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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 37291, member: 636"]
Zimbabwe lawmakers called for tougher laws against skin-lightening products during a recent parliament debate. They want stronger rules to stop these creams from entering the country. Many MPs pushed for harsh penalties on vendors who sell these items.

Midlands MP Perseviarance Zhou asked parliament to create education programs about these dangerous products. She said research shows these creams contain harmful chemicals like mercury that damage organs. These substances can harm skin and cause problems for women trying to have babies.

Several lawmakers stressed the need for public awareness about health risks from these products. Mt Darwin representative Barbra Thompson urged government action because the creams cause widespread harm. Another MP said education must come first when tackling this issue.

Murehwa North MP Noah Mangondo pointed out that despite current rules, harmful creams still appear in stores across Zimbabwe. He called for better teamwork between customs officials and health agencies to keep these products away from shoppers. Hwange Central MP Daniel Molokele-Tsiye offered a different view, saying officials should listen to cream users before making judgments about their choices.

Most skin lighteners used locally lack approval from Zimbabwe's medicines authority.
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