PCMA promises full support to curb fake cosmetics.

LAHORE -- Counterfeiters and producers of substandard cosmetics will be held accountable in a rigorous manner.

This was stated by Chairman Pakistan Cosmetics Manufacturers Association (PCMA) Rizwan Hamid, in a statement issued on Sunday, in context of the World Standards Day, celebrated all over the world including Pakistan on October 14.

Punishments of up to three years and substantial fines will be imposed, after establishment of an authority, under Minister of Science and Technology, as Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill 2023 has already been passed.

Additionally, existing items and machinery will also be confiscated, while Pakistan Cosmetics Manufacturers Association would provide full support to the government in this regard.

Rizwan Hamid said that after the enactment of the law, an authority will come into operation that will include four professionals from the beauty industry, as well as legal, pharmaceutical, and dermatological experts. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) will be responsible to develop all the standards of cosmetics.

The PCMA chairman also mentioned that they were actively promoting a culture of quality in the beauty industry by collaborating with the PSQCA and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan. They are organising industry visits for other...