The feds should test Halloween face paint made in China for truly scary toxic chemicals, Sen.
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Schumer already wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging officials to strictly regulate these risky products and pushing the agency to come up with rigid guidelines when it comes to revealing the harmful components of the products, which are not adequately presented on labels.
A majority of the makeup made in China often contains risky chemicals such as lead, nickel, cobalt and chromium – all which pose serious health risks – he said in a press conference.
The Centers for Disease Control says that even low levels of lead getting into your child’s bloodstream can affect their IQ and their ability to perform academically. The effects of the chemicals, which build up in the body over time, could potentially include vomiting and stomach pain, with prolonged exposure leading to nervous system conditions.
According to a report conducted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, 10 out of 10 face paints tested for heavy metals contained lead, and six out of the 10 face paints tested contained nickel, cobalt and/or chromium.
He says parents should check what glitter, lipstick and other cosmetics go on their children’s faces this Halloween.
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Still, most parents believe that all the face paints being sold are safe, Schumer said.
