Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (Ratification: 1933)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. It notes the Government's indication with regard to Article 7 of the Convention according to which statistics on cases of morbidity and mortality due to lead poisoning have never been compiled as required under Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee also notes the statement by the Government that it will be requesting the technical assistance of the ILO for the purpose of compiling such statistics. The Committee welcomes the intention expressed by the Government and requests the Government to provide information on any progress made in this regard.