Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)RegulationsRegulations relating to Lead in Paint or Coating Materials, 2024 - effective May 20258. Prohibitions |
| (1) | Paints or similar surface coating materials that do not conform to these Regulations must not be manufactured, offered for sale, distributed, or imported and shall not be allowed to be donated or exported for sale. |
| (2) | The use of the label statement to indicate endorsement by the National Department of Health or reference to the Act or Regulations is prohibited. |
| (3) | The use of the label statement: "No Lead" or "Lead Free" or "Lead Safe" or any statement that provides an impression that the product does not have any traces of lead is prohibited. |