Since 2010, paint sold in Canada containing more than 0.009% (90 ppm) lead must be labeled to indicate that it is not safe to use in areas accessible to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you use is lead-free.

THEP uses the term ‘lead in paint’ when any level of lead is detected in paint.  This is because paint with lower lead levels than ‘lead-based paint’ can still be a risk to children or pregnant women when in poor condition such as peeling, flaking or chipping.