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WEF Paper Guides Trade Facilitation of More Circular Electronics Industry

October 2020

In a new white paper titled, ‘Facilitating Trade Along Circular Electronics Value Chains,’ the World Economic

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
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What's in the Diaper

October 2020
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Presence of Phthalates in Baby DiapersThe use of disposable diapers have been the standard for baby hygiene for many years.Among polymers used in diapers Phthalates are generally used as plasticizers and catalysts for the polymerization. Phthalates provide flexibility & durability to these polymers because of which they are used in the manufacturing of diapers.As Phthalates have been characterized as an endocrine disrupting chemical, the use of Phthalates in the diapers raises concern of possible health impacts on children.
Emerging Policy Issues: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Chemicals in products
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Prevention Week Pushes Global Phase Out of Lead Paint

October 2020

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The eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will focus on accelerating progress to phase out lead paint around
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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Community of Practice Discusses Adoption of Limits, Laws on Lead in Paint

September 2020

The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management’s (SAICM) Lead in Paint Community of Practice (CoP) held

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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Rotterdam Convention Committee Recommends Informed Consent Procedure for Trade in Two Chemicals

September 2020

During a four-day virtual meeting, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) of the Rotterdam Convention on the

Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
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Working Group Pushes Forward on Guidelines for Plastics, POPs, Incineration

September 2020

A working group of government representatives convened virtually to discuss several items on the agenda for

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An Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment

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September 2020
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Many countries and regions have set up regulatory and policy frameworks to achieve sound chemicals and waste management. In addition to national and regional efforts, the international community has taken concerted joint actions to address specific issues of concern, including chemicals that can be transported over long distances by wind and water, are transported through global trade in resources, products and waste, or are used or are present in many countries.Substantial progress has been made by the international community, including
Emerging Policy Issues: Pharmaceutical pollutants Chemicals in products
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Community of Practice Addresses Links Between Gender and Chemicals

August 2020

The Chemicals and SDGs Community of Practice (CoP), organized by the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals

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