Paragraph 8 Paint and varnishes containing lead

The label on a package of paint or varnish containing lead in quantities exceeding 0.15% expressed as a percentage of the weight of metal in relation to the percentage 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”.

In the case of a package containing less than 125 millilitres of such preparations the label may show the following particulars—

“Warning. Contains Lead”.