Lead Paint Law Compliance and Enforcement Guidance

Globally, lead paint is an important source of exposure of children to lead. Lead paint laws are a key tool in protecting human health and the environment from lead. Compliance and enforcement are critical to the effective implementation of laws limiting lead in paint. The purpose of the present Guidance is to provide countries with guidance for the development and implementation of compliance and enforcement strategies for lead paint laws. The Guidance describes key elements of compliance and enforcement strategies for government officials and provides examples, including from countries that have enacted lead paint laws. The Guidance also provides examples of action paint manufacturers and importers can take to demonstrate compliance.