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Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Responsible Entity
United Arab Emirates
Country
United Arab Emirates
Effective Date

Adopted by the First International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM1) on 6 February 2006 in Dubai, the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world.

SAICM's overall objective is the achievement of the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle so that by the year 2020, chemicals are produced and used in ways that minimize significant adverse impacts on the environment and human health.

Full Text of the Policy (in English)
https://www.saicm.org/About/Documents/tabid/5460/language/en-US/Default.aspx
International
United Nations
Additional Guidance
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