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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

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

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

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)

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a class of chemicals that can mimic our own hormones and interfere with the endocrine system of people and wildlife.   They can disrupt healthy development and are thought to play a role in a range

Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a family of thousands of chemicals widely used in industrial and consumer applications since the 1950s, most often where extremely low surface energy or surface tension and/or durable water and oil repellency is needed

As indicated in the GCO II, Pharmaceuticals are indispensable for human and animal health. However, certain pharmaceuticals may cause undesired adverse effects, including endangerment of certain species of vultures, endocrine disruption such as reproductive failures in fish, and the development

Electronic and electrical products contain a number of hazardous substances, including lead, mercury and other metals, flame retardants and certain phthalates. These hazardous substances can impact human health and the environment through all stages of the life-cycle: During material extraction