Lead - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern

Lead is a toxic metal that occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust. It may exist in both inorganic and organic forms. The current global uses of lead are in batteries, rolled and extruded products, pigments and other product additives (e.g. for paints, cathode ray tubes, enamels and ceramics, PVC stabilisers), ammunition, alloys, cable sheathing and other uses.