Seeing the ugly origins of the procurement of human placenta, which is used in medicine, as well as beauty treatments for anti-ageing and rejuvenating the skin, medicos have raised concerns regarding the lack of regulations about its obtainment and usage. Seeking proper rules for the temporary organ, which is used for making medicine and cosmetics sans proper permission from mothers, the All Food and Drugs Licence Holders Foundation (AFDLHF) wrote to the Union Health Ministry and the Drug Controller General last week.

'Give legal guidelines'

The placenta is a large organ that develops during pregnancy. The umbilical cord connects the placenta to the baby. Blood from the mother passes through the placenta, filtering oxygen, glucose and other nutrients for the baby via the umbilical cord. Several dermatologists and cosmetologists across the state use this organ in anti-ageing treatments and for rejuvenating the skin; its stem cells are also of high value as they can help in the treatment of several critical blood-related health issues.