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Hazardous Substances Undermine Human Rights to Health, Life: OHCHR and UNEP
Hazardous substances significantly affect human rights, including the rights to health and life, according to a
Harmful Chemicals Found in 25% of Children's Toys, UNEP Study Finds
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report that finds 25% of children’s toys contain
Stockholm Committee Reviews Three POPs for Screening, Listing
The 16th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee (POPRC-16) to the Stockholm Convention
Household Plastic Products Disrupt Endocrine System, Threaten Human Health
Over 1,000 manufactured chemicals used today are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including flame retardants, dioxins, UV-stabilizers, and toxic metals such as lead
UNEP Assesses Eight Issues of Concern for Chemicals and Waste Management
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published an assessment of eight issues of concern for the sound management
OECD, Experts Discuss Access to Information on Chemical Safety
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) hosted a webinar on its eChemPortal, which aims to
WEF Paper Guides Trade Facilitation of More Circular Electronics Industry
In a new white paper titled, ‘Facilitating Trade Along Circular Electronics Value Chains,’ the World Economic
Follow-up Action on Dangerous Product Alerts in Europe Increased in 2019
The European Commission (EC) has published its latest report on preventing or restricting the sale of
