The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has banned the use of lead in local production of food packaging, paints, toys, and other consumer products.
In a statement, Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said that the government is strengthening its control on the use of lead and its compounds in the local production of consumer products, as well as its importation, sale, distribution and disposal following the issuance of a Chemical Control Order (CCO) for lead and lead compounds.
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