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WHO and GEF Report on Methods for Measuring Lead in Paint
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have published an overview of
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
eChemPortal: The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances
The eChemPortal provides access to scientific information on chemical substances of regulatory relevance. It includes over
Experts Emphasize Private Sector's Role in Combating Marine Litter
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) held a side event on engaging industry to tackle marine litter and
Colombia Limits Lead Paint in Children’s Items
Colombia has adopted a law limiting the use of lead paint, particularly in items used by
Global Observatory Tracks Lead Paint Legislation, Health-related SDG Targets
As of 31 May 2020, only 39% of countries had legally binding controls on the production, import
Declaration Drafting Group Collects Input on Chemicals and Waste Management Beyond 2020
An informal drafting group discussed potential elements for inclusion in a high-level declaration on the sound
Chemicals and Waste Declaration Discussions Focus on Structure, Key Elements
An informal drafting group on a possible High-Level Declaration (HLD) on the Sound Management of Chemicals
Online Toolbox Supports National Chemicals Management
The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) has redesigned its toolbox for helping countries
Virtual Working Groups Advancing Beyond 2020 Chemicals Framework
Officials have established four working groups to help develop a framework on the sound management of
