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KEBS Seizes Banned Cosmetics Containing Dangerous Substances in Mombasa

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Kenya
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) seized banned cosmetics in Mombasa on Thursday that contained potentially harmful levels of mercury, as well as hydroquinone and corticosteroids. The agency urged consumers to check product certification before buying cosmetics to protect themselves from harmful substances.

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