Eye pencil harms kids

THREE Sydney children have become ill after using an imported eyeliner from Pakistan almost entirely made of lead.

The Hashmi Kohl-branded product was 84 per cent lead and also contained high levels of dangerous metals including arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury, NSW Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean said yesterday.

“Some of the product packaging even specifically states that no lead is present, which is a total disgrace,” Mr Kean said.

The children are from the same family.