Who calls for a ban on lead based coatings

October 20-26 is the "international action week to prevent lead poisoning", this year's theme is "ban lead paint" Lead exposure can lead to mental disability in children, and an important source of lead exposure in families is paint containing high concentrations of lead, the World Health Organization said in an introduction to the action week Lead based coatings should be banned in all countries In 2011, the global alliance for the elimination of leaded coatings was established, which is coordinated by who and UNEP It aims to promote the gradual cessation of production and sales of leaded coatings and ultimately eliminate the risks brought by such coatings One of the specific goals is that by 2020, all countries should establish a regulatory framework to prohibit the production, import, export, distribution, sale and use of lead-based paints and products coated with such paints However, the latest survey shows that as of July 31 this year, only 72 out of 194 who members have confirmed that legally binding controls have been established for lead based coatings Therefore, there is still a huge gap in achieving the 2020 goal set by the global alliance to eliminate lead coatings.