Already feeling pressure from world markets because the latest in lead paint scandals surrounding toys and other items, China has been dealt another blow by the National Lead Organization of Uniontown's finding of paint particles in a new shipment of lead bullion.

Local representative, Frank Machesky states that over 43 lead bars contained 98 ounces of paint particles, more than twice the recommended amount established by the National Lead Organization in 1972.

"We feel that China is being irresponsible when shipping lead bullion  (which is used for everything from soap bars, exercise wrist/arm weights, chewing gum boxes and kryptonite) with over twice the recommended amount of paint ."

China's chief safety watchdog of paint, Li Changwang said that Chinese factories were in the clear over the alleged discovery of the "paint" chemical in clothing sold in New Zealand, as he sought to reassure the world over the 'Lead Dipped and Made-in-China' label. 

He also claims that these accusations are politically motivated.

-Link Stink Press

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