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Paragraph 8 Paint and varnishes containing lead

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(1)

Labels of packages of paints and varnishes containing lead in quantities exceeding 0.15% expressed as weight of metal of the total weight of the preparation, as determined in accordance with ISO standard 6503/1984 shall show the following particulars—

  • “Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces that are liable to be chewed or sucked by children ”.

(2)

In the case of packages containing less than 125 millilitres of such preparations the particulars may be—

  • “Warning. Contains lead”.