Scope
DEAS 425-2:2021 covers baby powder under the EAC skin-powder standard series. The PDF was attached to WTO TBT notifications for EAC partner states and is labelled as a Draft East African Standard.
Exact limit and units
| Metal | Matrix | Limit | Unit | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Baby powder | 10 | mg/kg max | finished product |
| Arsenic | Baby powder | 2 | mg/kg max | finished product |
| Mercury | Baby powder | 2 | mg/kg max | finished product |
The table also states that total heavy metals as lead, mercury, and arsenic in combination in finished baby powder must not exceed 10 mg/kg; that combined cap is gap-logged rather than loaded as a species row.
How tested
The heavy-metal table references EAS 847-16 for determination of lead, mercury, and arsenic content. The draft also includes microbiological and talc/asbestos testing provisions.
Enforcement posture
Because the source is a draft standard and WTO notification attachment, the rows are recorded as draft guidance rather than implemented maximum levels.
History of changes
The displayed draft is the third edition of DEAS 425-2, dated 2021.
How it compares
The lead and arsenic limits match the EAC adult body/face powder draft, while the baby-powder mercury value is 2 mg/kg rather than 1 mg/kg.
Sources
Update history
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| Commit | Date | Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| a8052bb | 2026-08-09 | major | 1 source added; contamination-profile values revised; 7 sections added |