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Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)

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Regulations relating to Lead in Paint or Coating Materials, 2024 - effective May 2025

3. Permissible lead concentration

 

The total lead concentration applicable to paints or similar coating materials must not be more than 0.009 percent (90 ppm) or 90mg/kg total lead (calculated as lead metal), based on the weight of the total non-volatile content of the paint or weight of the dried paint film.