New rules mean lower levels of lead and mercury in paints and varnishes

OTTAWA (CP) - There will be less lead and mercury in paints and varnishes from now on.

Health Canada says new regulations set lower levels for lead and mercury in paints, enamels, varnishes, lacquers, shellacs or similar materials that dry to a solid film.<a href="http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel_health_news_details.asp?news_id=6684&amp;rss=67&amp;channel_id=1006&amp;rot=3" style="color:red; text-decoration:none; font-size:12px font-family:verdana;" target="_blank">...More</a>