Why Choose House Paints That Are Lead-Safe Certified

When building your future home or office, some decisions must be made before the ground is broken and the structure takes shape. 

While many people focus heavily on materials for the structure, flooring, and roofing, it’s important not to overlook the significance of paint. Not all paints are created equal — some offer superior durability and longer-lasting color, while others may fade quickly or emit harmful chemicals over time. 

Just like you wouldn’t compromise on a strong foundation, choosing the right paint helps ensure your space remains beautiful and built to last—inside and out. As such, make the safety of others a top priority by using non-lead-based paints for your next project, especially those from Island Premium Paints.

Why Lead-Safe Products From Island Paints Are Good Options 

In December 2024, SCS Global Services officially granted a Lead Safe Paint  (LSP®) certification to Island Paints. This recognition confirms that select Island Paints products contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) of lead on a dry weight basis—meeting strict global safety standards.

As a result of this certification, the following products now have an LSP® logo on their respective packaging to serve as a guide for potential customers:

Star Elastomer Paints	Island Prima Paints
Island Life Paints	RoofKote Paints
Concretobond Products	Island Flexigel Paints
Tex-a-Kote SG Paints	ColorQuick Paint
Island Epoxy Enamel Paint	Island Auto Lacquer/Automotive Tinting Color
Island Metal Primers	Island Interior Flatwall Enamel

The LSP® certification program by SCS Global Services is designed to verify which products are free from dangerously high levels of lead and related compounds. It confirms compliance with safety limits set by these major regulatory bodies: 

• United Nations’ (UN) Model Law and Guidelines for the Regulation of Lead Coatings
• U.S. National Drug Administration Act
• Philippines’ Chemical Control Order (CCO)

For Noli Abinales, president of The EcoWaste Coalition, a public interest environmental network composed of 100 groups, the inclusion of this LSP® marker on products “… can help customers to identify paints on the store shelves that do not contain toxic lead.  Consumers will have peace of mind when they buy paints carrying such a distinct mark, as these paints pose no lead exposure hazard to children, pregnant women, workers, and others, which can cause lifelong health problems.”

Why Is It Important to Choose Lead-Free House Paints and Products?

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lead is a naturally occurring element that can be found in contaminated soil, water, and even air. Historically, it has been used in various paint products, pipes, plumbing materials, batteries, gasoline, and even cosmetics. 

However, many industry experts have warned about using paints or other products containing lead in building projects, and with good reason. This is because lead is a known neurotoxin. Using paints with lead can increase one’s risk of lead particle inhalation and trigger other adverse effects on health.

When lead enters the body after it’s inhaled, the particles go to the bones and organs like the brain, kidneys, and liver. In some cases, lead even remains in the teeth and the bones, increasing in number over time. As a result, lead may severely affect these groups of people:

Choose Lead-Safe Certified Paints and Protect Your Future

Unfortunately, some of the mentioned effects of lead poisoning or exposure are often irreversible and can even last a lifetime. This is where protective and preventive measures come in and ensure that the present and future generations won’t be subject to the negative effects of lead. 

Examples of such efforts include campaigns led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which aim to eliminate the use, manufacture, and sale of lead-based paints worldwide. In addition, other countries have also passed regulations that banned or restricted the addition of lead to paint to protect public health and the environment. 

Whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating an existing home or space, choose (and use) Island Premium Paints that won’t just deliver eye-catching results, but long-term security and safety too. 

Aside from being able to secure an LSP® Certification that guarantees the safety of its products, Island Paints was also lauded by The EcoWaste Coalition for its commitment to replacing lead additives with non-lead components.

With Island Premium Paints, you can make your future homes safe and lead-free for your family’s peace of mind and future generations’ comfort. 

References:

https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-poisoning-and-health 

https://journal.com.ph/private-and-public-sector-partners-in-eliminating-lead-paints-honored-by-the-ecowaste-coalition-at-its-25th-anniversary-celebration

https://www.scsglobalservices.com/news/a-plus-paints-a-trusted-paint-brand-is-certified-for-lead-safety