Update: This standard has now been superseded, please see new equivalent standard.
This standard sets an environmental benchmark for paints and coatings products. The scope covers paint and coating products sold in the Australian market.
The scope of GECA’s Paints and Coatings standard applies to the following types of paints in the product categories:
◾️ Interior architectural paints;
◾️ Exterior architectural paints;
◾️ Other water-based coatings; and
◾️ Student and artist paints.
Solvent-based coatings are not eligible for application under this standard.
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