Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Bosnia and Herzegovina (Ratification: 1993)

The Committee notes that the Government indicates that, according to its constitution, international agreements ratified by the Federation have direct effect in the Federation and are thus an integral part of its legislation. In this regard, the Committee would recall that the existence of constitutional provisions giving direct effect to treaties does not replace the obligation to enact texts implementing the Convention.

Articles 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the Convention. Application of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s statement that there is no legislation which specifically prohibits the use of white lead and sulphate of lead and of all products containing these pigments in the internal paintings of buildings, and that the Government indicates that there is no information on the use of the abovementioned pigments in practice. With reference to the fact that the ratification of ILO Conventions entails a legal obligation to ensure their application in national law and practice, the Committee requests that the Government provide information on all measures taken or envisaged, in law and in practice, to show compliance with the Convention including its Articles 1, 2, 5 and 6.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. Article 7. Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s information that it has no statistical data with regards to lead poisoning among painters in the country. The Committee requests that the Government take all the necessary measures, including developing an appropriate methodology, to ensure that relevant statistical data can be, and is, compiled.