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GreenSeal is the organization that provides identification for lead- and cadmium-free paints. It is a well-respected certification body that focuses on ensuring that products meet specific environmental and health standards. GreenSeal's certifications help guide consumers and manufacturers towards safer and more environmentally friendly choices, particularly in the context of products like paints that can contain harmful substances. By certifying paints that are free from lead and cadmium, GreenSeal supports both environmental sustainability and public health.

In contrast, ASHRAE primarily focuses on advancing HVAC and refrigeration technology, and thus does not provide certifications related to paints. LEED is a green building rating system which incorporates standards set by various organizations, including those related to materials, but it does not directly certify paints. The USGBC is the organization that administers the LEED program, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices in building design. However, like LEED, it does not specifically provide identification for lead- and cadmium-free paints; this role is specifically filled by GreenSeal.