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Code of ethics on the international trade in chemicals. Principles and guidance for industry and other private sector parties to enhance chemical safety.

Code of ethics on the international trade in chemicals. Principles and guidance for industry and other private sector parties to enhance chemical safety./ Code d'éthique sur le commerce international de produits chimiques. Principes et directives à l'intention de l'industrie et des autres parties du secteur privé visant à remplacer la prévention des risques chimiques.

Author(s) : ONU Environnement (ex-PNUE)

Type of monograph: Booklet

Summary

The Code is the outcome of a series of UNEP consultative meetings for private sector parties convened between 1992 and 1994 in accordance with UNEP Governing Council decision 16/35, entitled "Toxic chemicals" and chapter 19 of Agenda 21. Extract of contents: general provisions (commitment to improved health, safety and environmental protection related to the international trade in chemicals); general principles and guidance for the their implementation (reducing risks; testing and assessment; quality assurance; classification, packaging and labelling; provision of information; education and training; advertising and marketing); monitoring and follow-up.

Details

  • Original title: Code of ethics on the international trade in chemicals. Principles and guidance for industry and other private sector parties to enhance chemical safety./ Code d'éthique sur le commerce international de produits chimiques. Principes et directives à l'intention de l'industrie et des autres parties du secteur privé visant à remplacer la prévention des risques chimiques.
  • Record ID : 1995-3345
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Publication: Unep (united nations environment programme) - Kenya/Kenya
  • Publication date: 1994
  • Source: Source: 14 p. (21 x 29.7).
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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