Rajshahi Discussants at a meeting here today unanimously viewed that concerted effort of all the government and non-government entities concerned has become an urgent need to prevent lead poisoning as it’s a serious threat to the public health.
Kathmandu, Nepal A week-long International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action began from Sunday with an aim of making effective implementation of lead paint standards.
Lead paint, a major source of childhood lead exposure, can cause permanent and irreversible brain damage among the children.
Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition prodded concerned government authorities to clamp down on firms manufacturing and selling hazardous laced products and equipment to ensure public safety.
Panama City, Panama – Lead in paint was included in the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) framework as an emerging policy issue at its 2nd International Conference on Chemicals Management in 2009. Thereafter, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint was formed. IPEN plays an important role in the Alliance and is an executing partner in a SAICM project on eliminating lead paint.