CAP continues to urge Govt to take tougher measures on dangerous chemical


Fathima (centre) pointing to an illustration on the effects of lead to the human body at the press conference. With her are CAP research officers S. Mageswari (left) and Khatijah Hashim.

CONSUMERS Association of Penang (CAP) has reiterated its call to the government to eliminate lead in paint through regulatory action.

The call was made to mark International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to raise awareness and promote actions to address the health impacts of lead exposure, especially on children, pregnant women and workers.

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