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Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Establishment of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals

Author:UN Industrial Development Organization
Date:1995
Description:Recognizing that "environmentally sound management of toxic chemicals" is a vital component of sustainable development, the Memorandum focuses on: "A. expanding and accelerating the international assessment of chemical risk; B. harmonization of classification and labelling of chemicals; C. information exchange on chemicals and chemical risks; D. establishment of risk reduction programmes; E. strengthening of national capabilities and capacities for management of chemicals; and F. prevention of illegal international traffic in toxic and dangerous products.
Type:Conventions and treaties
URL:http://untreaty.un.org/plweb-cgi/fastweb.exe?state_id=1000567069&view=treat
Date entered:2001-10-26

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