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This toolkit, published by the World Health Organization, provides guidance for establishing laws to eliminate lead paint. It discusses the dangers of lead paint, its persistence in the environment, and its health impacts, particularly on children. The toolkit emphasizes the feasibility and benefits of adopting a 90 ppm limit on lead content in paints, highlighting the availability of non-lead alternatives. It aims to aid policymakers, regulatory bodies, and public health officials in understanding the necessity and methods for regulating lead paint to prevent exposure and promote safer alternatives.
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This publication, created by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme, offers guidance on organizing advocacy campaigns to eliminate lead in paint. It serves as a strategic framework for governments and industries to adopt regulatory and voluntary measures. The document is part of the Global Environment Facility-funded project aimed at enforcing legally binding controls on lead paint. It includes principles of effective communication, target audience determination, and examples of successful campaigns. The intended audience includes policymakers, environmental organizations, and public health advocates.
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This case study examines Morocco's initiative to regulate lead content in paint to protect human health, particularly focusing on young children. The Ministry of Health adopted a standard limiting lead to 90 parts-per-million, aligning with WHO and UNEP recommendations. The process involved collaboration with various ministerial departments and the private sector, culminating in the mandatory adoption of standard NM 03.3.318/2020. This regulation represents a significant step in reducing lead exposure, demonstrating effective leadership and advocacy by the Ministry of Health. The study highlights the importance of awareness-raising, scientific evidence, and understanding regulatory frameworks to manage chemical risks effectively.
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This guide, developed by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme, provides comprehensive instructions for organizing advocacy campaigns aimed at eliminating lead paint. It offers strategies for effective communication to change attitudes, policies, and practices regarding lead paint use. The guide targets policymakers, government officials, paint industry stakeholders, and the general public. It emphasizes the importance of legal measures and public awareness in mitigating lead exposure risks, particularly for children. The document outlines methods for engagement, media collaboration, and resource utilization to support low-cost or cost-free advocacy efforts.
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Lead --- Lead based paint --- Environmental aspects. --- Testing.
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