EcoWaste Coalition sounds alarm on lead coated products, equipment 1 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Chito ChavezEnvironmental group EcoWaste Coalition prodded concerned government authorities to clamp down on firms manufacturing and selling hazardous laced products and equipment to ensure public safety. EcoWaste Coalition Chemical Safety Campaigner Thony Dizon noted the painted play equipment containing dangerous amounts of lead pose a serious lead poisoning risk for young children and adults alike. The EcoWaste Coalition sounded the alarm over lead painted play equipment as the UN-backed International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action is observed from October 20-26. The findings of the EcoWaste Coalition should trigger a review as to how the country’s lead paint regulations are being enforced and how these can be strengthened,” said Jeiel Guarino, Global Lead Paint Elimination Campaigner, IPEN.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 20, 2019 04:30 UTC