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Ukraine has published a resolution to restrict lead in paints and varnishes. The restrictions will become effective on November 7, 2021.
Ukraine has published a resolution to restrict lead in paints and varnishes. The restrictions will become effective on November 7, 2021.
On May 7, 2021, Ukraine published Resolution No. 432 of April 28, 2021 ‘Technical Regulation on the restriction of lead in paints, varnishes and raw materials’ (the Resolution).
The Resolution contains, inter alia, several important provisions. It:
Highlights of the new Resolution on lead requirements are summarized in Table 1.
| Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 432 of April 28, 2021 ‘Technical Regulation on the restriction of lead in paints, varnishes and raw materials’ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance | Scope | Requirement | Effective date |
| Lead | Paints, varnishes and raw materials | ≤ 90 mg/kg1,2 | November 7, 2021 |
1Sampling and preparation methods:
2Analytical method: ISO 6503:1984 (Flame atomic absorption spectrometry, FAAS) | |||
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