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NGO Zero Mercury Working Group demands ban on mercury in cosmetic products under the Minamata Convention
NGO Zero Mercury Working Group demands ban on mercury in cosmetic products under the Minamata Convention

The non-governmental organization (NGO) Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG) has conducted a market monitoring of skin lightening products sold online and found that toxic mercury cosmetics are still being marketed as...

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East Africa releases new specifications on Insecticidal aerosols
East Africa releases new specifications on Insecticidal aerosols

In November 2022, the East African Standards Committee (EASC)  released a Draft East African Standard (DEAS 1114:2022) that specifies the requirements, sampling, and test methods for insecticidal aerosols. This draft aims...

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ACF GHS Report