The Department of Health (DoH) in Abu Dhabi has identified dozens of unsafe and contaminated products this year, ranging from cosmetics and stimulants to dietary supplements and weight loss products.
Authorities detected 116 products contaminated with yeast, mould, bacteria or heavy metals. Some items were mixed with undeclared pharmaceutical substances, posing significant health risks, according to a report by Emarat Al Youm.
The report highlighted that some products were produced in unhygienic conditions, further compromising their safety.
The DoH's findings are based on the evaluation of 3,004 products this year.
The authority has compiled a comprehensive list of all contaminated products and advised the public against buying or using them. This list can be accessed on the DoH's official website.