June 6, 2008—The makers of LeadCheck Swabs, a leading consumer lead detection kit, said that as a result of recent government analysis and evaluation the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized LeadCheckkits for use in testing for lead-based paint.
The EPA recognition means that LeadCheck kits will be among those allowed for use by homeowners, tenants, contractors, renovators and others. Federal law requires that individuals receive information on lead hazards and lead exposure before renovating painted surfaces and the EPA’s brochure, “Renovate Right,” says contractors must use lead test kits that are “EPA-approved.”
The inexpensive LeadCheck Swabs, which are available in retail home centers, were evaluated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the superior results in detecting lead-based paint earned the recognition from the EPA.
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