NSW Minister for Better Regulation, Matt Kean, has issued a public warning about an imported cosmetic eye liner which has dangerous lead levels and has caused three children to become unwell.
Hashmi Surmi Special and Hashmi Kohl Aswad eyeliners (pictured) have been found to comprise 84% lead, along with high levels of other dangerous substances like arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury.
Kean said concerns were raised when the three children from the same family became sick.
"Doctors tested the children and found elevated blood lead levels and reported it to the local Public Health Unit in Western Sydney," he said, with inspections finding the brand is predominantly sold in stores stocking goods from India and Pakistan.
To make matters worse, some of the product packaging specifically stated the items were free of lead.
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