India, June 15 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized cosmetic products worth over Rs.5 lakh during raids on two establishments in Kalbadevi and Kandivali, alleging misleading claims, incomplete labelling and unlicensed manufacturing.

During an inspection at Beauty Centre in Crawford Market on Saturday, FDA officials found several cosmetic products carrying claims related to breast enlargement, butt enhancement, fat burning and skin improvement. According to the FDA, the products lacked mandatory details such as batch numbers, manufacturing licence numbers and manufacturer information.

The seized stock, valued at Rs.1.2 lakh, included various essential oil blends marketed with therapeutic and cosmetic claims.

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