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Future Policy Award 2021: Philippines - Lead in Paint

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World Future Council
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September 2021
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Lead is a cumulative toxic element particularly harmful to young children and pregnant women. Lead can be present at high levels in paint and is a major health concern specially in low and middle income countries. Philippines legislation towards lead-safe paint has provided safer alternatives to protect human health and the environment, actively involving all stakeholders. The Special Award Lead in Paint was awarded to Philippines’ Chemical Control Order for Lead and Lead Compounds (CCO, 2013-24).The World Future Council focuses

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint Chemicals in products
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Lead in Paint Regulation: Case Study – The Philippines

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UNEP
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May 2023
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This case study describes the adoption of regulations on lead paint in Philippines and how this came about through a collaboration between government, civil society and industry.

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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