Forum V
Applying Precaution in the Context of Chemical Safety
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Article published by the Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production - Government of Catalonia, Spain
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Based on the material and documents prepared for the Forum V Plenary Open Information/Discussion Session on Applying Precaution in the Context of Chemical Safety
Plenary Open Information/Discussion Session
Tools and Approaches
Abstracts
Presentations
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Introduction
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Joel Tickner -
Tools and Approaches for Applying Precaution in the Context of Chemicals Safety: Introduction
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Franz Xaver Perrez, International Affairs Division - Head of Section Global Affairs Federal Office for the Environment, Switzerland -
PRIO- A tool that facilitate for enterprises to practise precaution
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Johanna Lissinger Peitz, Senior Technical Officer, Risk Reduction Division, Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate -
U.S. EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT)
pdf, 629kb
John Shoaff, International Team Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USA -
Community Pesticide Action Monitoring: Applying the Precautionary Approach
pdf, 773kb
Romeo F. Quijano, M.D.
Pesticide Action Network Asia Pacific -
Case study: Precaution as applied in Nicaraguan pesticide control, and the chilling effect of a regional trade and integration agreement
pdf, 21kb
Jesus Marin Ruiz,Director CIVATOX, Nicaragua -
Alliance Boots - Chemicals in Consumer Products, A Precautionary Approach
pdf, 157kb
Stephen Johnson Sustainable Development Manager, CSR Support, Alliance Boots -
Summary of responses to questionnaire and interviews and opening of panel, reminder of session goals
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Joel Tickner -
Questions regarding tools and experiences
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J. Tickner, Consultant
Request for Background Information
A Forum V Plenary Open Information/Discussion Session has been
organized to advance open dialogue and understanding about how precaution is applied in practice with regards to chemical safety. Information is requested from governments and organizations to provide examples of tools and frameworks for how they have applied precaution in the
context of domestic chemicals safety efforts. The request for information submissions is being sent to the entire IFCS mailing list.
Submissions are welcomed from everyone and government staff are encouraged to coordinate submissions through the IFCS National Focal Point.
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Download English version
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Download French version
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Download Spanish version
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Submissions
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Information Backgrounder for Precaution Plenary
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Tabulated Summary Report
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Tableaux des réponses
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Resumen de respuestas
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