Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Lao People's Democratic Republic (Ratification: 1964)

In previous comments, the Committee had noted the Government's indication, in its report for 1989, that industrial development in Laos was at a low level and the use of white lead, sulphate of lead and all products containing this pigment had not appeared in the country. The Government had stated further that it would try to follow the use of white lead in the country and, if it appeared, legislation would be enacted.

In its latest report, the Government has indicated that many big projects in the country are now being run by foreign investors, including construction and maintenance work. The Committee notes with interest the Government's indication that a safety and health decree which will also deal with the use of white lead is going to be drafted and that ILO technical cooperation has already been received in this regard.

The Committee hopes that the new safety and health legislation will be drafted and the necessary measures for the application of the Convention will be taken in the near future. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.