The World Coatings Council (WCC) supports the World Health Organization’s International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, Oct. 20-26, 2024. During the campaign week, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint Alliance or LPA) reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry, and others of the unacceptable risks of lead exposure and the need for action.
WCC is an organization whose membership is comprised of trade associations from around the globe representing the paint and coatings industries. WCC member associations have long had an interest in addressing the health, safety and environmental impacts associated with the manufacture and use of paints, including the recognition, evaluation and control of hazards arising from the use of lead in paint. WCC actively supports the efforts of the LPA to engage governments and implement effective and enforceable legislation and regulation and welcomes the addition of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the partnership. The WCC is thrilled to work with UNICEF on efforts to ensure a lead-free environment in countries not currently restricting lead use. W