Michael from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency works with our Biomonitoring and Toxic Free Kids Program. He uses a Lumex to screen skin lightening products for mercury. The Lumex detects mercury vapor in the air. Screening is how we to determine whether there is an increased risk of mercury and if we need to test the product in a lab. health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/skin/docs/testedprds.pdf #HealthLiteracy #HealthLiteracyMonth