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Report

Report of the 2020 International Lead poisoning Prevention Week

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World Health Organization
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September 2021
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The eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) was held on 25–31 October 2020, with more than 90 events in 60 countries organized by governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and other institutions.ILPPW is an ongoing initiative of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (the Lead Paint Alliance), led jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WHO. The aim of the Week is to raise awareness about the health effects of lead exposure, highlight the efforts
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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State of Sustainability Research – Chemicals of Concern

February 2022
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The State of Sustainability Research for Chemicals of Concern identifies the impacts of chemicals of concern within and for the manufacturing of ICT products on human health and the environment and illustrates the need to shift to safer, more sustainable substances in electronics. The research identifies strategies to reduce chemicals of concern through understanding the chemical used within products and processes, determining the health impacts of chemicals, preventing the use of known toxic chemicals, and identifying safer alternatives. Finally, this
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Community of practice summary of discussions

Transitioning to paints without added lead: guidance and experience in reformulation

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SAICM
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May 2022
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have established a Community of Practice (CoP) on Lead in Paint to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to the elimination of Lead Paint. This is a summary of the discussion on Transitioning to paints without added lead: guidance and experience in reformulation, which took place on 25 May 2022.Presenters: Dr Branko Dunjic (NCPC
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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Factsheets and brochures

The Potential Key Role of SAICM Focal Points in Reducing Harm from HHPs

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SAICM
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August 2022
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The factsheet entitled "The potential key role of SAICM Focal Points in reducing harm from Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)" was produced by stakeholders from the University of Cape Town, the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, the Food and Agriculture Organization and Umweltbundesamt. This factsheet was developed to ensure information about HHPs reaches all SAICM National Focal Points and other relevant stakeholders for them to make effective and informed decisions and play an active role in facilitating the reduction of
Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Topics: Knowledge Management
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Lead in Solvent-based paints for home use in Africa

May 2023
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This report presents the results of a major research project into the total lead content of solvent-based paints for home use available on the market in 15 African countries: Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia. It also presents background information on the health impacts of lead paint, especially for children; a review of national policy frameworks that are in place on lead paint, and it provides a strong justification for adopting and enforcing further regulatory controls in these countries.

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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African Regional Meeting on Eliminating Lead in Paint Recommends 90 ppm Limit

May 2023
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This article reports on the outcome of an African regional workshop on generating support for phasing out lead in paint. The workshop recommended a lead limit of 90 ppm. In Nigeria, the 90 ppm lead standard has been in place since 2016 and a roadmap on lead paint elimination and management has been adopted.

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/unep-report-presents-guidelines-evaluate-alternatives-highly-hazardous-pesticides

UNEP Report Presents Guidelines to Evaluate Alternatives to Highly Hazardous Pesticides

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published guidelines for evaluating alternatives to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs)

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/forum-aims-pollution-free-planet-supports-preparations-iccm5

Forum Aims for Pollution-free Planet, Supports Preparations for ICCM5

An international forum brought together stakeholders to foster a shared understanding of key priorities regarding chemicals

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/after-decades-use-paint-makers-cut-ties-lead

After Decades of Use, Paint Makers Cut Ties with Lead

From a small factory in Callao, Peru, paint maker Universal Colors had churned out industrial paints

Factsheets and brochures

UNEP tools to address lead in paint

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UNEP
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October 2023
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Factsheet with UNEP tools to address lead in paint

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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