Health Authorities Raid Unlicensed Cosmetic Clinics in Rangareddy District

The raids revealed that they lacked the government licences and had employed staff who were not qualified as dermatologists. Additionally, they were selling beauty products without a valid drug licence, he said.

Dr Rao said: “Many of these violations stem from a mix of ignorance and misunderstanding about the legal requirements. Often, it's a case of clinics not renewing their licences in time or not fully understanding the guidelines.”

He said the raids were part of a new proactive strategy. “We are not just acting on complaints; we are initiating surprise raids and will continue to do so to ensure compliance with health standards.”