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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/call-proposals-toolkit-support-regulatory-compliance-toy-supply-chain

Call for proposals: Toolkit to support regulatory compliance in the toy supply chain

UNEP is looking for a partner to develop a training toolkit to support early supply chain

Policy document

Gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste

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SAICM ,
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September 2018
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“Gender mainstreaming” is defined as a strategy for making both men and women’s concerns and experiences an integral part of policies and programmes in all political, economic and societal spheres.In practice, gender mainstreaming supports the contribution of men and women to society equally, through policies and programmes that address their specific needs. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda aim to address inequalities among all population groups, especially women, children, and the impoverished. Directly addressing the links between
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Gender mainstreaming
Policy document

Understanding chemicals in products: SAICM Policy Brief

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SAICM , UNEP
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November 2019
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The transparency of information about chemicals in global supply chains has been an emerging policy issue for the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) since 2009, leading to programmes such as the UNEP Chemicals in Products (CiP) Programme. The CiP programme focuses specifically on the textiles, toys, electronics and building materials sectors.Information exchange in the value chain is key in identifying and addressing any chemicals of concern1 in products. Brands and retailers frequently lack crucial knowledge about the properties

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Chemicals in building products Chemicals in toys
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Global Chemicals Outlook II: From Legacies to Innovative Solutions

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UNEP
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April 2019
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The Global Chemicals Outlook II – From Legacies to Innovative Solutions: Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, mandated by the UN Environment Assembly in 2016, seeks to alert policymakers and other stakeholders to the critical role of the sound management of chemicals and waste in sustainable development. It takes stock of global trends as well as progress made and gaps in achieving the global goal to minimize the adverse impacts from chemicals and waste by 2020.Part I of the
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Chemicals in textiles
https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/saicm-details-efforts-reduce-chemicals-concern-textiles-toys-building-materials-and

SAICM Details Efforts to Reduce Chemicals of Concern in Textiles, Toys, Building Materials and Electronics

The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) has published a policy brief that addresses chemicals

chemical contamination
Policy document

Addressing Industry Involvement in the Funding of Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste

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International Institute for Sustainable Development
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August 2022
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This Policy Brief outlines the history behind the SAICM agenda, puts in context the issue of financing the sound management of chemicals and waste, and highlights the main findings and proposals from the SAICM study.

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Hazardous chemicals in electronics Highly Hazardous Pesticides Lead in paint Nanotechnology Perfluorinated Chemicals Pharmaceutical pollutants
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