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UN Special Rapporteur Emphasizes Right to Science in Managing Toxics
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UNEP Compares Options for Science-Policy Interface on Chemicals and Waste
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UNEP Assesses Eight Issues of Concern for Chemicals and Waste Management
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Factsheets and brochures
Clariant playing a leading role in supporting the coatings industry to phase out lead in paints
As one of the first companies to completely end the production, and supply, of lead-based pigments in the mid-1980’s (Hoechst AG – now Clariant), Clariant supported the Global Alliance to eliminate lead paint and, through regulatory and legal measures, accelerate progress towards its global phase out. Read More -
Report
Used Vehicles and the Environment
Used Vehicles and the Environment - A Global Overview of Used Light Duty Vehicles: Flow, Scale and Regulation
Millions... Read More
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Community of practice summary of discussions
Brainstorming implementation of gender mainstreaming into national policies for the sound management of chemicals and waste
The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a ... Read More
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Community of practice summary of discussions
Mapping session of Chemicals in Products Globally
The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Chemicals in Products to bring... Read More
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Manuals and toolkits
Replacing Chemicals with Biology: Phasing out highly hazardous pesticides with agroecology
The purpose of this publication is to provide information drawn from all regions to assist countries in replacing HHPs with ecosystem-based approaches to pest1 and crop management – replacing chemicals with biology. It draws together previously published and new material in a form that is accessible for policy- and decision-makers at the national and international level, as well as providing practical guidance at the farm and farm-support level. It also points out that use, and phasing out, of HHPs must be seen in the context not only of human health and environmental impacts and costs, but also in the context of food security, poverty reduction, and climate change. Read More -
Manuals and toolkits
Guidance on organizing an advocacy or awareness-raising campaign on lead paint
The guidance provides direction and tools to support advocacy or awareness-raising activities to build momentum in countries toward the development, adoption and implementation of legally binding measures on lead paint. It contains key messages, strategies to identify your target audience and links to available materials. The document builds on the experience of the Lead Paint Alliance in its annual International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week campaign. Read More -
E-learning
Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter
UN Environment Programme and Open Universiteit have created a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter as a key activity of the Read More
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Policy document
Eliminating Lead Paint: The Role of the Paint Industry
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a global policy framework which aims to protect human health and the... Read More
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Academic article
Chemicals of concern in plastic toys
HighlightsWe provide prioritization criteria and screen risks of chemicals in plastic toys.Highest child risk is observed for multiple plasticizers in soft plastic toys.Quantified exposures combined with toxicity data yields 126 chemicals of concern.Critical need for material composition data and for a mouthing exposure model.Screening method able to quantify acceptable chemical content in toy materials. Read More -
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Lead Paint Alliance Highlights Success Stories Ahead of Week of Action
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WHO Makes Case for Laws to Eliminate Lead Paint
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Experts Discuss Success Factors in Regulating Lead in Paint
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Database
Quick Start Programme interactive visualisation
Interactive visualisation of the 184 projects of the Quick Start Programme, implemented from 2006 until 2019 in 108 developing to... Read More
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Video
Video: Mercury in skin lightening products - a threat to health
Video animation explaining why mercury and, in particular, mercury in skin lightening products is dangerous to health and the need for countries... Read More
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OECD, Experts Discuss Access to Information on Chemical Safety
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Academic article
Quantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Microplastic contamination of the marine environment is widespread, but the extent to which the marine food web is contaminated is not yet known... Read More
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WEF Paper Guides Trade Facilitation of More Circular Electronics Industry
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SAICM Brief Explores Costing Tools for Sound Chemicals Management
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Article
Dates Announced for International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020
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Policy document
Lessons from the past to inform SAICM and the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020
With the 2020 goal not achieved, it is hoped that some key lessons learned since 2006, as summarized in this policy brief, will help stakeholders as they deliberate and decide on the future arrangements of SAICM and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020. Read More -
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What's in the Diaper
Presence of Phthalates in Baby Diapers A study by Toxics Link Read More -
Community of practice summary of discussions
Examples and case studies on strategies for identifying HHPs from different perspectives
The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) to foster discussions, exchange of best practices, and recommendations to address HHPs amongst relevant stakeholders. This is a summary of the discussion on Examples and case studies on strategies for identifying HHPs from different perspectives, which took place on 16 September 2020.Dr Halshka GraczykDr Halshka Graczyk Read More
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