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Bali BPOM seize illegal traditional drugs, cosmetics
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Officers from the Bali Drug and Food Monitoring Agency (BPOM) showcase illegal drugs and cosmetics at the agency office in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday. The illegal substances were seized after a week of crackdowns across Bali. (JP/Zul Trio Anggono)
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span style="line-height: 1.6em;">The Drug and Food Monitoring Agency (BPOM) in Denpasar has confiscated 18,085 pieces of illegal drugs and 1,019 cosmetic items worth at least Rp 309 million (US$23,189). The products were confiscated from 38 kiosks, traditional markets and supermarkets across Bali.
Agency head Endang Widowati told a press conference on Friday that the drugs and cosmetics were seized during raids conducted on drug and cosmetic vendors in five areas of Bali; Denpasar, and the regencies of Badung, Buleleng, Karangasem and Tabanan.
"Twenty two out of the 60 stores we inspected are clear from any illegal products," Endang said.
The agency had launched a one-week crackdown on the distribution of illegal drugs and cosmetics from April 18 to April 29.
"Most of the products confiscated do not have distribution licenses and others contained hazardous substances," she added.
Among the products seized were herbal medicines, popularly known as jamu, whitening cream, face foundation and lipsticks.
Endang called on consumers to cease using products without a distribution license to avoid the risk of being exposed to hazardous substances. (dmr)
