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SAICM Communities of Practice Foster Dialogue on Chemicals and Waste Management
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is forming a number of Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Five Countries Collaborate to Inform Stakeholders on Endocrine Disruptors
Five EU Member States are collaborating on a website to inform stakeholders about the status of
Follow-up Action on Dangerous Product Alerts in Europe Increased in 2019
The European Commission (EC) has published its latest report on preventing or restricting the sale of
eChemPortal: The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances
The eChemPortal provides access to scientific information on chemical substances of regulatory relevance. It includes over
Global Observatory Tracks Lead Paint Legislation, Health-related SDG Targets
As of 31 May 2020, only 39% of countries had legally binding controls on the production, import
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
WHO Chemicals Road Map
On May 30, 2017, the Seventieth World Health Assembly approved the Road map to enhance health
Closer to Home than We Think: Chemicals and the Formula for Sound Management
When industrial disasters make the headlines, we often sit up and take notice. Could it happen
SAICM Brief Previews Chemicals Management Needs Beyond 2020
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) published a policy brief on lessons learned since 2006
SAICM Resource Facilitates Networking among Chemicals Policy Experts
online platform that provides news and resources on chemicals of concern. Users can learn about emerging policy issues and their linkages with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 'Chemicals Without Concern' website brings together documents, reports, case studies, infographics, videos, and other resources to provide a coherent knowledge resource on chemicals policy. The SAICM Secretariat welcomes submissions of relevant content.
The website also includes a section for individuals working on chemicals policy issues to register and network with other “people working for a healthier environment.” This database seeks to engage and connect individuals and organizations involved with chemicals management.
The website was developed under the framework of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project on Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under SAICM, executed by the SAICM Secretariat. The site is currently in beta stage, and feedback is welcomed.
