SG 137/24
New Zealand’s EPA has strengthened lead requirements in several group standards for paints and graphic materials. The requirements will be implemented in phases, starting September 19, 2024.
In October 2023, New Zealand consulted over its proposal to revise several group standards for aerosols, corrosion inhibitors and surface coatings and colorants, as well as one graphic materials standard (SafeGuardS 155/23).
On August 22, 2024, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) issued the Group Standards (Reducing Lead) Amendment Notice 2024 (the Notice) to revise a series of group standards by setting the maximum levels for lead in paints and tightened rules for graphic materials such as crayons, finger paints and felt-tip pens.
The Notice contains several important changes to group standards. It:
There are three important effective dates:
Further information on 1) the decision document and a summary of the new rules and 2) the set of group standards that are currently in force can be found in the EPA website.
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