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Chemicals in textiles
The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world with an estimated value of US$ 1.3 trillion that employs more than 300 million people along the global value chain. It is a significant industry for emerging economies
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Awareness-raising
Awareness-raising is key to change people behaviours because it pictures chemicals of concern as highly visible issues. When stakeholders are aware of the effects caused by chemicals, they are more inclined to act towards their safe management, to promote actions and to
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Policymaking
Around the world, in order to protect health and the environment, countries need to set in place and enforce effective national legislation, regulations and/or standards regarding chemicals of concern. The documents on this page are intended to help governments and
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Chemicals in electronics
Electronic and electrical products contain a number of hazardous substances, including lead, mercury and other metals, flame retardants and certain phthalates. These hazardous substances can impact human health and the environment through all stages of the life-cycle: During material extraction
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Knowledge Management
SAICM Knowledge Management activities are supported by the GEF 9771 project on Global Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
Within this framework, the SAICM Secretariat explores ways to create, manage and
Emerging Policy Issue
Lead in paint
Lead can be present at high levels in paint, especially in the over 100 countries that still allow the manufacture, import and sale of paints containing lead. Lead is a cumulative toxic element particularly harmful to young children and pregnant
Emerging Policy Issue
Chemicals in products
Chemicals are important components in many of the products modern society uses and relies on. However, Chemicals of concern may be released at any stage of the product life cycle. resulting in potential exposures of humans and the environment, including
Emerging Policy Issue
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology includes the manufacture, use and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale. While there is no internationally agreed definition, nanomaterials have been described as in the size range of 1 to 100 nanometres. The global nanotechnology market is expected to
Emerging Policy Issue
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Pesticides are inherently hazardous, and among them, a relatively small number of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause disproportionate harm to the environment and human health including severe environmental hazards, high acute and chronic toxicity.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
