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Gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste: Prepared for the SAICM intersessional process beyond 2020

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March 2018

A request was made at the first intersessional meeting for information on the relationship between women and chemical safety as it relates to emerging policy issues and issues of concern, covering in particular the period beyond 2020. The Bureau agreed at its May 2017 meeting for the secretariat to prepare a paper, for the second intersessional meeting, that reviews the broader concept of gender and the sound management of chemicals and waste, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

Topics: Gender mainstreaming Knowledge Management

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

Eduardo Caldera Petit

Programme Officer at UNEP

Topics of expertise: Hazardous chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management

Bettina Heller

Programme Officer, Consumption and Production Unit at UNEP

Topics of expertise: Chemicals in products Hazardous chemicals in electronics Eco-innovation Chemicals in building products Chemicals in textiles Chemicals in toys Circularity

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/saicm-launches-project-best-practices-chemical-policy-issues-concern-0

SAICM Launches Project on Best Practices for Chemical Policy Issues of Concern

16 January 2019: The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) Secretariat launched a project on

Colin Lang

Program Officer

Country: France

Topics of expertise: Highly Hazardous Pesticides Chemicals in products Policymaking Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Life Cycle Chemicals in building products

Rebecca Mlelwa

Lecturer

Country: South Africa

Topics of expertise: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Chemicals in products Sustainable Development Goals Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Knowledge Management Awareness-raising Chemicals in toys

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/un-updates-mercury-projects-cement-industry-gold-mining-cosmetics

UN Updates on Mercury Projects in Cement Industry, Gold Mining, Cosmetics

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is spearheading several initiatives and partnerships to curb mercury use in

Manuals and toolkits

Healthy Materials Lab Tools and Guides

April 2023

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Digital collection of tools and guides to help designers, architects, homeowners, and developers make more informed choices about building materials and health.

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: Chemicals in building products

Manuals and toolkits

Building Green Product Guidance

April 2023

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More than 100 product guides to support practitioners in selecting products that avoid negative health impacts.

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: Chemicals in building products