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Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA, 15 U.S.C. 1277)

US-LHAMA

Applies from 1988-11-18

Summary

Requires art materials sold in the US to be evaluated by a toxicologist and carry warning labels (ASTM D4236).

Scope

Applies to art materials (paints, crayons, markers, glues, modelling clay) sold in the US (15 U.S.C. 1277). Each art material must be reviewed by a qualified toxicologist; chronic hazard warning labels per ASTM D4236 required.

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