New Zealand EPA reduces lead in paints, tightens rules for art materials to protect public health.

New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reduced lead impurities in paints and tightened rules for art materials like crayons, chalk, and felt-tip pens to protect public health and safety. This move aligns with other international regulators, and non-compliant products must be disposed of by September 2025. The EPA has strengthened rules for children's art materials to minimize potential exposure to lead and hazardous substances.

August 20, 2024
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