Lead Restrictions in General Use Products in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Case Study

This presentation outlines regulatory restrictions on lead in general use products within Bosnia and Herzegovina and describes the legislative framework governing these controls. It explains that national chemical legislation is aligned with European Union regulations on registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals and on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The document describes bans on the placing on the market and use of lead compounds in paint, with limited exceptions for restoration of art and historical buildings, and restrictions on lead content in jewellery above specified concentration thresholds. It also identifies sectors where lead exposure may occur, including consumer products and environmental pathways, and reports monitoring results showing tested products complied with existing legislation.