Tool 8: National legal frameworks for regulating sources of lead exposure

This tool offers practical guidance for governments developing or updating legislation to reduce lead exposure. It outlines common regulatory approaches, examples from different countries, and key steps for drafting, implementing, and enforcing effective laws.

This is Tool 8 of a total of 12 in the Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning that cover various topics related to lead poisoning. Together the tools form a complete primer on identifying, assessing and mitigating childhood lead exposure outlining key considerations and possible actions.