Dar es Salaam, March 19 -- DAR ES SALAAM  – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has released an extensive list of banned cosmetic products, citing health risks associated with hazardous ingredients such as hydroquinone, mercury, steroids, and other prohibited chemicals. 

The move is part of the governments ongoing efforts to protect consumers from harmful skin-lightening and beauty products that have been linked to severe health complications, including skin disorders and long-term internal damage.

The banned products, which include popular brands such as Fair & White, Bio Claire, Clear Essence, and Peau Claire, range from creams and lotions to soaps, gels, and serums. 

Many of these products contain hydroquinon...