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Mutsawashe Mashandure
Herald Correspondent
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has warned the public about the dangers associated with the use of skin-lightening products, such as oral or injectable Glutathione and injectable vitamins.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, MCAZ acting director-general Mr Farai Masekela highlighted that all medicines must be registered by the MCAZ prior to marketing and use.
“We will protect public health by ensuring that all medicines and medical devices on the market are safe, effective, and of good quality,” he said.
“MCAZ enforces adherence to the use of registered medicines and will exercise its statutory mandate against perpetrators of these criminal acts.”
Mr Masekela noted that MCAZ has not approved or registered any injectable products for skin lightening.
“It is an offense to sell unregistered medicines without authorisation. The side effects of using injectable Glutathione for skin lightening include toxic effects on the liver, kidneys, and nervous system.”
He said the authority was concerned that several beauty salons, wellness centers, and beauty shops are offering various beauty enhancements, services, and skin treatments.
“It is alarming that these establishments also offer services such as intravenous drips or infusions using skin lightening agents, including Glutathione tablets or injectables combined with injectable vitamins,” he said.
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