IndiaPosted at: Nov 13 2026 10:11PM


Delhi govt raids two illegal cosmetic manufacturing units in Pooth Khurd, seizes stock and machinery

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) The Delhi Government has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised cosmetic manufacturing, with the Drugs Control Department raiding two unlicensed units in Pooth Khurd in Outer North Delhi and seizing cosmetic products, machinery, raw materials and packaging equipment.
The raids were conducted by teams of Drug Inspectors on the instructions of Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh following specific intelligence inputs about illegal manufacturing activities at the two premises.
During inspections, both establishments were found manufacturing and packaging skincare and personal care products without valid manufacturing licences, in violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020.
The enforcement teams collected legal samples of the cosmetic products for testing and analysis. Specimen samples were also taken to verify the genuineness of the products with their respective manufacturers. Apart from the samples, the remaining stock of cosmetic products, machinery, equipment, raw materials, semi-finished goods and packaging materials found at the premises were seized and taken into possession in accordance with the law.
Reacting to the action, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh said the government would not tolerate violations that could compromise consumer safety and public health. “Public health and consumer safety are non-negotiable. Strict action will be taken against those manufacturing and selling cosmetic products illegally,” he said.
The minister further emphasised that every product reaching consumers must comply with prescribed safety and quality standards, warning that manufacturing cosmetics without a valid licence was a serious legal violation. “Such unauthorised activities not only undermine the regulatory framework but may also put consumers' health and safety at risk,” he said.
Singh said enforcement measures had been stepped up to identify and act against those operating outside the regulatory framework. “Our priority is to protect citizens from unsafe and unauthorised products and ensure accountability across the sector,” he added.
The samples collected during the raids will be sent to the Government Analyst, Delhi, for testing and examination. The Drugs Control Department is conducting further investigations, following which appropriate legal proceedings will be initiated under the applicable provisions of law. UNI PWS CDS
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