High Mercury Levels Found in Pakistani-Labeled Beauty Creams Seized in Maharashtra
Two beauty creams labelled as 'Made in Pakistan' were seized in Nanded, Maharashtra, and found to contain mercury levels thousands of times above the permissible limit of 1 part per million. The 'PARLEY 24K Gold Gleam Beauty Cream' had 48,453.44 PPM, and the 'GOREE Beauty Cream with Lycopene' had 6,924.94 PPM of mercury. Authorities raised concerns about health risks from such toxic products. A case has been registered under relevant laws, and police urge public vigilance.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 13 Nov, 10:37 am. Other outlets followed.