Dangerous metal residues found in lipstick, nail polish
The preliminary assessment report on Rapid Market Screening in Uganda has revealed that some cosmetics contain over 20% of lead, compared to 10% recommended globally.
PREMIUM Health
L-R: Otala, Tebandeke Ruyoka and Uganda Industrial Research Institute senior scientist Percy Arishaba during the meeting on pollution at Hotel African that was geared towards addressing lead poisoning in Uganda at Africana Hotel on June 4. (Photo by Nanyonga Nancy)
By NewVision Reporter
Journalists @NewVision
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A new study has revealed that brightly coloured cosmetics such as lipstick, nail polish, bleaching creams and body jelly on Ugandan market contain high levels of lead, a