Global elimination of lead paint: why and how countries should take action: technical brief

Abstract

Governments around the world have been taking action to prevent lead exposure, especially for children. In this context, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint aims to support policy action to protect human health from exposure to lead, including via regulations and enforced legal controls on lead in paint. This document provides officials in government with concise technical information on the rationale and steps required to phase out lead paint. It describes the health and economic importance of lead paint elimination, the steps towards developing a lead paint law, and available resources to help countries achieve the elimination of lead paint. – AI-generated abstract.