Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Montenegro (Ratification: 2006)

Articles 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 of the Convention. Prohibition and regulation of the use of white lead and sulphate of lead, and of all products containing these pigments. The Committee notes with interest that the Rulebook on the prohibition and restriction of the use, placing to the market and manufacturing of chemicals that pose an unacceptable risk to human health and environment (49/13) prohibits the use of substances or mixtures containing lead carbonate and lead sulphate when intended for use in paints (sections 16 and 17 of Part 1 of the Appendix). The Rulebook states that this prohibition does not apply to the use of these substances or mixtures containing these substances for restoration and maintenance of works of art or historic buildings and their interiors, in accordance with regulations. Recalling that Article 2(2) of the Convention provides that the use of white lead, sulphate of lead, and all products containing these pigments for the purpose of artistic painting and fine lining, shall be regulated, in conformity with Articles 5, 6 and 7, the Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any regulations adopted concerning the use of white lead paint for works of art, historic buildings and their interiors, if possible in one of the working language of the ILO.