阿根廷政府最近公布了有关涂料、油漆和清漆中铅含量限值的最新要求第7/2009号决议。根据决议，从2009年4月19日起，禁止进口、分销或销售非挥发性铅含量超过0.06%的涂料、油漆和清漆。进口产品需要提供合格证书(Certificates of Compliance)。阿根廷国家工业技术院(INTI)将负责认证流程，方法是采用认证体系N°4、5或N°7。

豁免：

以下产品使用的涂料、油漆和清漆可以获得豁免：绘画艺术；农业和工业设备；工业、农业和商用金属设备；桥梁和港口设施；交通和安全标志和标牌；汽车、飞机、船舶和铁路。不过，这些豁免的产品仍然需要出示INTI提供的证书，包装上用西班牙文注明以下铅含量超标警示：
           ADVERTENCIA: Este producto contiene plomo.
           Su ingestión provoca daño a la salud. 
           Producto de uso exclusivo para...

含义是：“注意：本产品含铅。如摄入可能对健康造成危害。本产品仅限应用于……”

解决方案：

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传真：+86 755 2683 7118 / 9；Email：testing.shenzhen@intertek.com
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The Argentine Government has published a new Resolution 7/2009 pertaining to the lead limit requirements for paints, lacquers and varnishes. According to the Resolution, on and after April 19, 2009, the importation, sale or distribution of paints, lacquers and varnishes that contain more than 0.06% of non-volatile mass of lead will be prohibited.  Certificates of Compliance shall accompany the products during importation. The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) will be responsible for the certification process, and Certification System N°4, 5 or N°7 will be applied for compliance.

Exclusion:

Paintings, lacquers and varnishes used in graphical art for artistic use; agricultural and industrial equipment; industrial, agricultural and commercial metallic structures; bridges and harbor works; markings and signs of transit and security; automotive vehicles, airplanes, boats and railroads are excluded. However, certificates shall also be provided by INTI, and the following caution statement in Spanish shall be labeled on the packages of excluded products that exceed the limit:
            ADVERTENCIA: Este producto contiene plomo.
            Su ingestión provoca daño a la salud.
            Producto de uso exclusivo para...

Meaning: “WARNING: This product contains lead. Its ingestion brings about damage to the health. Product of exclusive use for …....”

The Solution:

Intertek is a leading accredited independent laboratory qualified to perform an extensive range of product safety tests and issue internationally recognized reports.

Through global network and close relationship with regulation authorities worldwide, Intertek delivers the latest national and international regulatory standards on all industries and provides services including testing, inspection and consultation to ensure that your process and products comply with various quality and safety requirements to avoid product return, recall and claim due to violation of the regulations, and protect the company’s reputation and benefits.

Shenzhen   Sophia Kong   Tel: + 86 755 2602 0188;  
Fax: + 86 755 2683 7118 / 9;  Email: testing.shenzhen@intertek.com   
Shanghai   Jessie Wu   Tel: +86 21 6091 7610;  
Fax: +86 21 6127 9740;  Email: testing.shanghai@intertek.com