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to the new Knowledge Platform of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Here you can access useful resources, read articles, find out about latest events, meet people and join our communities of practice on the SAICM emerging chemical policy issues

Emerging Policy Issues

Chemicals in products
read moreabout Chemicals in products
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
read moreabout Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals in electronics
read moreabout Hazardous chemicals in electronics
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
read moreabout Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Lead in paint
read moreabout Lead in paint
Nanotechnology
read moreabout Nanotechnology
Perfluorinated Chemicals
read moreabout Perfluorinated Chemicals
Pharmaceutical pollutants
read moreabout Pharmaceutical pollutants

Highlights

Policy brief

A review of PFAS as a Chemical Class in the Textiles Sector

For over a decade, under both SAICM and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the class of chemicals known as PFAS is gaining increasing international attention.

Policy Document

Global elimination of lead paint: why and how countries should take action

Lead has toxic effects on almost all body systems and is especially harmful for children and pregnant women. Lead paint is an avoidable source of exposure to lead.

Report

Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

Gender Review Mapping with a Focus on Women and Chemicals: Impact of Emerging Policy Issues and the Relevance for the Sustainable Development Goals

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People working for a healthier environment

Read more about Nasser Hassane
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Nasser Hassane
Our work, that aims to phase out lead in paint, contribute massively to a healthier environment. Lead is known to be toxic for our ecosystem and biodiversity.
Read more about Elitsa Dzhongova
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Elitsa Dzhongova
Assessing chemical substance, and applying hazard and risk assessment methodologies for human health and environment, following the requirements of GHS, REACH and CLP; Maintain or/and update Physico-Chemical, Toxicological and Eco toxicological datas
Read more about Alois Mathew Ngonyani
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Alois Mathew Ngonyani

Mr. Ngonyani, is a seasoned expert with 15 years of professional experience, in the field of analytical chemistry, laboratory analysis of chemicals including analysis of Lead in Paints as well as analysis of Lead in Occupational health samples.

Read more about Bianca Dlamini
Bianca Dlamini
I am working for a government regulatory agency responsible for ensuring environmental protection. My work on sound management of chemicals contribute directly to a healthier environment.
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