Reaching for the 2020 goal (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

The volume of chemicals manufactured and used continues to grow, with a shift in production from highly industrialized countries towards developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Increased international co-operation is needed to eliminate or reduce the use of toxic chemicals, to promote the development and adoption of safer alternatives, and to build capacity for regulation and management at every stage of the lifecycle of chemicals. It is also important that existing national laws and international agreements for sound chemicals management be fully implemented. Public availability of adequate information about chemicals – including their multi-faceted impacts on health and the environment – is essential to support these efforts. Yet we are lagging further behind with testing chemicals before they become available on the market, while too little is known about many of those already in commerce. To meet the internationally agreed goal to produce and use chemica...

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