Senate panel reviews amendments to Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill

Committee seeks further scrutiny of bill

Senator Kamil Ali Agha chaired the session where officials from the Ministry of Law and Justice were invited to present amendments. The group discussed how to handle counterfeit goods while preventing abuse of regulatory authority before the law moves forward.

Industry faces challenges from fakes

Representatives of the cosmetics sector told members that their businesses struggle because illegal products sell under famous brand names. They argued that stronger enforcement rules are needed to protect both consumers and legitimate companies operating in the market.

Ministers brief on safety risks

Federal Minister for Defence Production Mohammad Raza Hayat Harraj explained efforts to control public health dangers from unsafe items. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla moved amendments aimed at strengthening the framework to address these growing concerns about fake products.