Report - Regional workshop on the elimination of mercury-containing skin lightening cosmetic products in the Africa region - Skin-lightening cosmetics, a public health concern in Africa

As part of the implementation of project GEF 10810 ‘Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products’ implemented in Jamaica (Americas), Sri Lanka (Asia) and Gabon (Africa), the regional workshop on the elimination of skin-lightening cosmetic products was held in Libreville, from 20 to 22 January 2025, under the theme «Skin-lightening cosmetic products, a public health concern in Africa».