Most of the popular brands of paints contain high quantities of lead, a toxin especially dangerous for children, says a latest study done by Centre for Science and Environment. While there is no mandatory standard for lead levels in paints in the country, top companies exceed even the voluntary limit specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/top-paint-brands-found-toxic-can-harm-kids
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/business-standard-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/lead
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/child-health
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/paint
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hazardous-products
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bureau-indian-standards-bis
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cse-study
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/toxins
