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Poisonous Cosmetics: Regulating mercury containing skin whitening creams (SWCs) in Pakistan

Poisonous Cosmetics:  Regulating mercury  containing skin whitening  creams (SWCs) in Pakistan

This policy brief focuses on the findings of a recently completed study, carried out to investigate the health threats and challenges, due to use of Skin Whitening Creams (SWCs) in some selected main cities of Pakistan. In light of these findings, described and discussed in its following pages, this policy brief presents recommendations.