Product record
Vcare Derma Essence: batches declared Not of Standard Quality
Last checked 20 September 2026. Source: CDSCO monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019, Jul 2026
1 batch of products named "Vcare Derma Essence" (as printed by the testing lab) failed a CDSCO or state drug-testing laboratory test between November 2024 and November 2024. This is a record of specific batches, it does not mean the molecule or every brand is unsafe.
Records by type
1 record linked to Vcare Derma Essence in the datasets we hold. A zero means nothing is on record in those datasets, not that nothing ever happened. What the labels mean.
CDSCO drug alerts: Not of Standard Quality and spurious drugs
Scope. A failed batch is not a verdict on every pack of this product. Regulatory actions can apply to one batch, one formulation, one period or one state. Always check the linked government document for the current position, and tell us if something is out of date. How we label records.
Flagged batches
| Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCB019Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-08 | VcarePharcos B11 & B12Puducherry | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY As per Rule 39 (Standareds of Cosmetics) Sub-Rule (5) Clause (b) of Cosmetics Rules, 2020, mercury in the finished cosmetic product shall not exceed one part per million (1 ppm) But the content for mercury found in the cream is more than 1 ppm. But as per IS 16913: 2018 the mercury content should not be more than 1 ppm, hence it is of Not of Standard Quality.Other | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab | Nov 2024 |
How to use this. Match the batch number on your strip or bottle against the list. If your batch is listed, return it to the pharmacy and ask for a replacement; if not, the product is not on any alert as of July 2026. Check any batch number.