International
Regional Agreements
Nordic Council - Overview of Some Important Directives Relating to Community Level Risk Reduction of Chemicals
2002
This report examines some 40 European Union directives that address management of toxic substance, general measures, as well as measures for the protection of workers and consumers, measures relating to emissions to water and air and to management of waste.
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OSPAR - 1992 Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic - Strategy on Hazardous Substances
Outlines the OSPAR strategy to reduce inputs of hazardous substances in to the marine environment over the next generation.
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Esjberg Declaration of the Fourth International Conference on the North Sea
Establishes the Generational Goal for reduction of emissions of hazardous chemicals in the region.
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Global Reports
Environmental Outlook for the Chemicals Industry
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
2002
This document provides an overview of production, trade, and regulatory trends in the chemical industry internationally.
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Bahia Declaration on Chemical Safety
Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
2000
Stakeholder Declaration from the Third Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
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Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management
UNEP
Decision adopted by the UNEP Governing Council in February 2002. The Executive Director was requested to work with relevant intergovernmental groups and other stakeholders to review current actions to advance the sound management of chemicals, identify gaps and propose concrete projects and priorities. The strategic approach is to promote the incorporation of chemical safety issues into the development agenda.
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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
UNEP Chemicals
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This report provides an overview of the Convention and its implementation.
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