Amazon has reached a settlement regarding a decade-long lawsuit that compelled the company to prohibit the sale of skin-lightening creams with high mercury levels on its platform. The agreement includes a $6 million payment for civil penalties and legal fees, as well as obligatory compliance with California's Proposition 65, aimed at safeguarding consumer health. Notably, the lawsuit, initiated by As You Sow and backed by California's attorney general, highlighted that some products contained mercury levels thousands of times above allowable limits, posing severe health risks.
Amazon has agreed to block sales of skin-lightening creams containing dangerous amounts of mercury, settling a decade-long lawsuit and ensuring consumer safety.
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