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Emerging Policy Issue
Lead in paint
Lead can be present at high levels in paint, especially in the over 100 countries that still allow the manufacture, import and sale of paints containing lead. Lead is a cumulative toxic element particularly harmful to young children and pregnant
Emerging Policy Issue
Chemicals in products
Chemicals are important components in many of the products modern society uses and relies on. However, Chemicals of concern may be released at any stage of the product life cycle. resulting in potential exposures of humans and the environment, including
Emerging Policy Issue
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology includes the manufacture, use and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale. While there is no internationally agreed definition, nanomaterials have been described as in the size range of 1 to 100 nanometres. The global nanotechnology market is expected to
Emerging Policy Issue
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Pesticides are inherently hazardous, and among them, a relatively small number of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause disproportionate harm to the environment and human health including severe environmental hazards, high acute and chronic toxicity.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)