Chemical Management
Support for the Promotion of Appropriate Chemicals Management In recent years, the market for chemicals and chemical products has expanded rapidly due to economic globalization. Concurrently, concerns about the effects of their manufacture and use on human health and the environment have been growing, leading to stricter regulations and management on chemicals in many countries and the promotion and harmonization of international regulations and management, mainly by the United Nations and the OECD. OECC promotes appropriate chemicals management in Japan and other countries – especially developing countries – taking into account the initiatives of international organizations such as the UN and other countries in Europe, the USA and other regions. Specifically, OECC provides support for improving the level of understanding of chemicals management and enhancing the capability of industries and other concerned parties to respond to initiatives in foreign countries on chemical management. In addition, OECC supports the harmonization and establishment of systems in Asian countries and supports the development of chemicals management policies in Japan for harmonization with international efforts. Support for the Improvement of the Level of Understanding Chemical Management and the Enhancement of the Capability of Industries, etc. to Respond to Initiatives in Foreign Countries on Chemical Management The Network for Strategic Response on International Chemical Management was established in 2007, mainly by the Ministry of the Environment, relevant ministries and agencies involved in chemicals management, chemical companies and various other stakeholders in Japan. The Network is promoting activities aimed to improve the level of understanding […]