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IPEN, SAICM Report on Chemicals’ Disproportionate Impacts on Women

A report published by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and the Strategic Alliance for International Chemicals

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Chemicals of concern in electronics: Review of legislative and regulatory approach

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UNEP

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February 2021

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This UNEP report provides a comprehensive but not necessarily exhaustive overview of the various regulatory approaches for CoC in EEE. Further inputs from the international community are welcomed to complement the research, especially with regards to relevant regulations that are not yet captured in the report.Chemicals in products and hazardous substances within the life cycle of electrical and electronic products have been longstanding emerging policy issues under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). To further advance these issues

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: E-waste Chemicals in electronics

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/inception-workshop-saicm-gef-project

Inception Workshop of SAICM GEF Project

The objectives of the workshop included:

a) To update project execution partners on the project scope

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SAICM Emerging Policy Issues Video

January 2020

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Have you ever noticed how many chemicals shape people’s daily lives? They keep homes sparkling clean, boost food production, and are included in virtually all manufactured goods surrounding you right now. Chemicals drive the economy but as we produce more than ever before, they have to deliver their benefits without damaging our health and environment.Toxic lead paint for example is still used in many regions of the world and Highly hazardous pesticides continue to poison agricultural workers and contaminate the

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

Topics: Chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-indonesia

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: Indonesia

The event, organized by Nexus 4 (formerly BaliFokus, an IPEN NGO partner) aims to officially launch

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-ncpc-china

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: NCPC China

The event, organized by the Chinese National Cleaner Production Center (CNCPC), aims to share and discuss

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-cpu-jordan

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: CPU Jordan

The event aims to share and discuss information related to lead paint both in the global

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-ncpcs-peru-ecuador-and-colombia

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: NCPCs Peru, Ecuador and Colombia

The workshop provided an overview of the Lead Paint Alliance recommended actions and available advice to

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/policy-support-and-awareness-raising-generate-support-lead-phase-out-cee-regional-workshop

Policy support and awareness raising generate support for lead phase out: CEE regional workshop

This workshop represents the initiation of project activities in the Central and Eastern Europe region. The

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/policy-support-and-awareness-raising-generate-support-lead-phase-out-africa-regional

Policy support and awareness raising generate support for lead phase out: Africa regional workshop

This workshop represents the initiation of project activities in the Africa region. The participants are the