This Portal serves to facilitate the exchange of information on per and poly-fluorinated chemicals, focusing specifically on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).In order to support a global transition towards safer alternatives, the Portal provides information on the following areas:What are PFASs?Risk reduction approachesAlternativesProduction and emissionsInformation from countriesInformation provided in this portal comes principally from the work done within the context of the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group.
The FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit is a decision support system for pesticide registrars in developing countries. It will assist registrars in the evaluation and authorization of pesticides. The Toolkit can best be considered as a web-based registration handbook intended for day-to-day use by pesticide registrars.Registration staff can use the Toolkit to support several of their regular tasks, including: finding data requirements, evaluating technical aspects of the registration dossier, choosing an appropriate pesticide registration strategy and procedures, reviewing risk mitigation measures
