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Asia-Pacific Chemical Industry Discusses Updates to Strategic Framework

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue hosted a discussion on the 2020-2023 strategic framework for the region. The

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/virgin-plastic-production-must-be-addressed-pollution-treaty-expert-brief

Virgin Plastic Production Must be Addressed in Pollution Treaty: Expert Brief

A policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) highlights the need to carefully

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/household-plastic-products-disrupt-endocrine-system-threaten-human-health

Household Plastic Products Disrupt Endocrine System, Threaten Human Health

Over 1,000 manufactured chemicals used today are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including flame retardants, dioxins, UV-stabilizers, and toxic metals such as lead

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Sustainable Fashion? How companies provide sustainability information to consumers

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HEJSupport International

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March 2020

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The new report “Sustainable Fashion? How companies provide sustainability information to consumers” by HEJSupport touches upon gaps in the current provision of product sustainability information to consumers, with the aim of suggesting a way forward which makes consumers a driving force able to shape the future of sustainable textiles.The report provides recommendations for business, policy makers and consumers.The sustainability of the fashion industry largely depends on the work of regulators and product manufacturers, including their suppliers. But very often the

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/ipen-saicm-report-chemicals-disproportionate-impacts-women

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

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/stockholm-committee-reviews-three-pops-screening-listing

Stockholm Committee Reviews Three POPs for Screening, Listing

The 16th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee (POPRC-16) to the Stockholm Convention

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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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Study on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing for the Sound Management of Industrial Chemicals

October 2017

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Knowledge and information sharing are critical components of the SAICM goal. Since the inception of SAICM, there have been advances in the availability and quality of chemical safety information. However, information gaps remain and there is a large discrepancy in the understanding of the number of chemicals in commerce amongst the various stakeholders. There is a need to draw upon experiences from various regulatory approaches that exist across the globe to have a better understanding and collective overview. The current

Topics: Knowledge Management

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

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

> The project will focus on three components: phase out of lead in paint; lifecycle management

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Update on the Global Status of Legal Limits on Lead in Paint

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UNEP

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February 2021

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The new 2020 Update on the Global Status of Legal Limits on Lead in Paint reports new laws, new tools, and new momentum on progress toward laws to eliminate lead paint in 2020. Available in English and Spanish, the Update also describes activity and results by region. As of 31 December 2020, 79 countries have confirmed that they have legally binding controls on lead in paint, which is 41% of all countries. Since October 2019, Colombia, Lebanon and Vietnam established

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Policymaking