When was lead removed / banned from paint in Ireland?

zzap64 · 2011-11-09 13:05:34

I've tried searching for it and am only coming up with references to it being banned in the USA in 1978, but can't find anything specific in relation to Ireland.

09-11-2011 02:05PM

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I've tried searching for it and am only coming up with references to it being banned in the USA in 1978, but can't find anything specific in relation to Ireland.

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1992 when the EEC law stopped sale of lead paint.

It is still possible to obtain lead based paint, under certain circumstances.

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#3 10-11-2011 09:35PM

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cardwizzard wrote: »

1992 when the EEC law stopped sale of lead paint.

:-o That late?

Maybe a better question would be: When did it fall out of general use for domestic use? i.e. when was most paint in the local hardware shop lead free?

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