2023-09-06 Reference source : WTO
Peru's General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DIGESA) has introduced a new set of regulations designed to establish authorization and labeling standards for paints and coatings containing lead. These regulations, which were officially unveiled in a notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on August 16, aim to implement a law enacted in 2021 that imposed restrictions on lead levels in such products.
Under the 2021 law (No. 31182), a maximum lead content limit of 90 ppm or 90 mg/kg by weight of the total content was imposed on products manufactured, imported, distributed, and marketed within the country. Interested stakeholders and the public have the opportunity to submit comments on these proposed regulations until October 15.
Key provisions within the proposed regulations include:
Sanitary Authorizations:
Labelling Requirements:
Sanctions:
These regulations represent a vital step in aligning Peru with global standards in managing lead-based paints and coatings to ensure the safety and well-being of the public.
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