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What are you looking for? Brazil Issues New Legislation for Lead in Paints SafeGuardS Hardgoods July 28, 2026 SG 105/26 Brazil establishes strict lead limits for paints and similar surface coating materials. What does the new regulation require? Key provisions in the law are summarized in Table 1. Table 1 Who is impacted? The new law affects stakeholders across the paints and surface coating materials supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, retailers and other intermediaries operating in Brazil. When does it apply? The new legislation repeals Law No. 11.762 of August 1, 2008, on lead in paints and will apply from June 29, 2027. If you manufacture, distribute or retail DIY tools and hardware, we are your ideal partner for compliance, efficiency and risk management throughout your supply chain. Our experts will help your business achieve maximum efficiency and minimum risk at each stage of the value chain. Visit our website to learn more. In the end, it's only trusted because it's tested. © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. This publication or website is a property of SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. All contents including website designs, text, and graphics contained herein are owned by or licensed to SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA. The information provided is for technical and general information purposes only and offers no legal advice. The information is no substitute for professional legal advice to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. All information is provided in good faith "as is", and SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, and does not warrant that the information will be error-free or meet any particular criteria of performance or quality. For enquiries, please contact: