<P> Congress banned the use of lead - based paint in 1971 , and the Consumer Product Safety Commission followed with implementing regulations , effective in 1978 . Additional regulations regarding lead abatement , testing and related issues have been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) . </P>
<P> Congress banned the use of lead - based paint in 1971 , and the Consumer Product Safety Commission followed with implementing regulations , effective in 1978 . Additional regulations regarding lead abatement , testing and related issues have been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) . </P>
when did the use of lead paint end
when did the use of lead paint end
1978
1978