This latest CSE study reveals that most of the popular brands of paints contain high quantities of lead, a toxin especially dangerous for children. Says that weak regulatory control is the real culprit as there is no mandatory standard for lead levels in paints in the country.

Source: http://www.cseindia.org/lead_paints.pdf

See Also:

Press Release: Lab study finds paints in India have unacceptable levels of toxic lead

http://www.cseindia.org/AboutUs/press_releases/press-20090817.htm

Report: Global study to determine lead in new decorative paints in 10 Countries
www.indiaenvironmentportal/node/282504

Feature: United Colours of Industry
www.indiaenvironmentportal/node/573

Feature: Lead menace
www.indiaenvironmentportal/node/4758

Feature: Healthy hues
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/cover.asp?foldername=20020815&filename=ana...