ALOR SETAR: The Health Ministry has seized RM324,200 worth of unregistered pharmaceutical and cosmetic products during separate raids in Kulim on Monday.
State Health Department director Dr Othman Warijo the 'Ops Putra' raid was carried out by the Pharmaceutical Enforcement branch following complaints from the public.
"The raids were carried out at two illegal stores and one business premises where we seized 10,122 bottles of unregistered pharmaceutical products and 882 boxes of cosmetics products without the Malaysian Drug Control Authority security logo.
"The raiding team also seized 4,779 bottles of products contaminated by poison and also a digital device," he said in a statement.
Dr Othman said initial investigations revealed that the products were sold on e-commerce platforms.
He said the case was being probed under the Poison Act 1952 which carries a fine up to RM5,000 or maximum two years' jail or both upon conviction.
"We are also investigating the case under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952 which carries maximum RM25,000 fine or up to three years jail or both upon conviction.
"The Health Ministry wants to remind the public to be vigilant when buying any health or cosmetic product that is sold online by making sure they comply with existing regulations," added Dr Othman.