ICCA Initiatives to SAICM　　　　　

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Dr. Anna Hitschler

„Supporting SAICM in GCC“ WorkshopDubai. 10. June 2013

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

International Council of Chemical Associations

Global Voice of the Chemical Industry

Our Vision“The global chemical industry will be widely valued and

supported for its economic, social and environmental contributions to society.”

Global ExecutiveICCA Board of Directors

ICCA Steering CommitteeICCA Steering Committee

Global ExecutiveStrategy Group

Energy & Climate Change

CEO Sponsor: Kobayashi (Mitsubishi)

ICCA Organizational Structure

CEO Sponsor: Liveris (Dow)

Chemical Policy & Health

Responsible Care® Communication

CEO Sponsor: Fadigas (Braskem)

CEO Sponsor: Clamadieu (Rhodia)

Chair: Bock (BASF) President: Bock (BASF)

Implementation and Support

Central Governance

ICCA General AssemblyPresident: Bock (BASF)

Approval Body

Long-term Strategic Advice and Outreach

Global ExecutiveICCA Council Secretary

Management

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H) At ICCM-1 (Dubai, 2006) ICCA introduced two voluntary initiatives,

Responsible Care Global Charter (RCGC) and Global Product Strategy (GPS)

To improve sound management of chemicals globally

All major chemical companies accepted the obligation to implement RCGC and GPS

External review process through ICCM’s (2009/ 2012 / 2015 / 2020)

ICCA is Accelerating Industries Progress

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Responsible Care® Global Charter

1. Adopt Global

Responsible Care Core Principles

2. Implement Fundamental

Features

3. Advance Sustainable

Development

4. Improve and Report

Performance

5. Enhance Product

Stewardship

6. Extend Responsible Care Across

Supply Chain

7. Support National and

Global Governance Processes

8. Address Stakeholder Expectations

9. Provide Supporting Resources

The global Responsible Careinitiative and the Global Product Strategy are “an inspiring model of voluntary self-regulation for other industries to consider following.”

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan

Responsible Care® Global Charter

> 150 Signatories = 85 % of the world’s top 100 chemical companies

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Promote knowledge and skills transfer

Improve the availability of information

Increase awareness on chemical management

Research on existing and emerging issues

Training WorkshopsGuidance materials GPS Network of experts

Base Set of informationGPS Safety SummaryWeb-based IT-Portal

ICCA Principles for Chemical Management SystemsGPS Regulatory Toolbox

ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

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Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Promote knowledge and skills transfer

Improve the availability of information

Increase awareness on chemical management

Research on existing and emerging issues

Training WorkshopsGuidance materials GPS Network of experts

Base Set of informationGPS Safety SummaryWeb-based IT-Portal

ICCA Principles for Chemical Management SystemsGPS Regulatory Toolbox

ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

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Hazard

is defined by the toxicological / ecological profile of the chemical

cannot be modified as it is intrinsic / inherent

Exposure

results from application, use pattern, handling, properties, preparations

can be modified / limited

RISK = HAZARD x EXPOSURE

Principle of Chemical Risk Assessment

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

GPS Risk Assessment Guidance

Section One: Preparation Step 1: Select chemicals for assessment Step 2: Gather information Step 3: Prioritize chemicals into Tiers Step 4: Develop “Base Set of Information”Section Two: Implementation Step 5: Characterize Hazard Step 6: Assess Exposure Step 7: Conduct Risk Characterization Step 8: Document Safety Summary

SMEs in Focus: First Step to Perform a Risk Assessment

Available in: English

,

Korean, Thai, Japanese,

Spanish, C

hinese, Russi

an,

Portuguese, French

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Risk Assessment Guidance – Improving Performance

“College Level”Little to no experience

“Bachelor Level”Advanced knowledge

“PhD Level”Expert knowledge

OECD / REACH Guidance

ICCA GPS Guidance

The GPS guidance is intended to be simple and pragmatic: a first step for beginners in risk assessment. More detailed guidance can be obtained from other sources

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ICCA GPS Capacity Building 2011-2013

Brazil

SouthAfrica

Colombia

Chinese Taipei

RussiaEurope

Singapore

CEFIC

China

Gulf Region

2Baltic States (Latvia), Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Western Balkan (Montenegro)

Ukraine

Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Baltic States (Lithuania)

20122011

2

Philippines

Malaysia

Egypt

Vietnam

South Korea

2013

Kenya

Chile

Indonesia

Thailand

Ghana

India

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Promote knowledge and skills transfer

Improve the availability of information

Increase awareness on chemical management

Research on existing and emerging issues

Training WorkshopsGuidance materials GPS Network of experts

Base Set of informationGPS Safety SummaryWeb-based IT-Portal

ICCA Principles for Chemical Management SystemsGPS Regulatory Toolbox

ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

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ICCA has developed a format to communicate essential information on chemicals in a transparent way with interested stakeholders (GPS Safety Summary).

They are published on the ICCA GPS Chemical Portal and linked to company websites

It is not intended to replace technical materials such as the (M)SDS for communication with professionals

http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/global-product-strategy/

GPS Safety Summaries – Increasing Transparency

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GPS Safety Summaries – Increasing Transparency

Free public access to relevant information on chemicals and products for all stakeholders.

Today, more than 3400 GPS Safety Summaries are available at the GPS IT Portal.

Positive feedback from external stakeholders

ICCA WebsiteGPS Info Search

Public In Focus: Improve access to information

http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/Global-product-strategy/

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How to Search Information

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How to Search Information

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How to Search Information

http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/Global-product-strategy/

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

How to Search Information

http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/Global-product-strategy/

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

How to Search Information

http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/Global-product-strategy/

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H)

Promote knowledge and skills transfer

Improve the availability of information

Increase awareness on chemical management

Research on existing and emerging issues

Training WorkshopsGuidance materials GPS Network of experts

Base Set of informationGPS Safety SummaryWeb-based IT-Portal

ICCA Principles for Chemical Management SystemsGPS Regulatory Toolbox

ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

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UNEP-ICCA Memorandum of Understanding

Partnerships with other stakeholders are essential to improve chemicals management globally

In 2010, UNEP and ICCA have signed a MoU to jointly advance SAICM implementation

Promoting sound chemicals management, the cooperation includes:

Capacity Building

Promotion of risk-based chemicals management

Stakeholder dialogue

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UNEP-ICCA Project In East- and West-Africa

Background Ports in Ghana and Kenya are major entry points for chemicals in

Africa, production still limited

Lack of awareness for chemicals management and insufficient emergency preparedness compromise security

Project Focus Transport and warehousing of chemicals

Project Objectives Improving Emergency Preparedness

Building capacity for chemicals management

Initiating a network of key stakeholders for chemicals management

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Create and maintain a partnership relation to your customers, authorities and the public

Improved cost-efficiency and productivity

Stay ahead of regulations

Reduce liability issues

Secure a competitive advantage for your company

Excellence in Product Stewardship is our „license to operate“

Global Product Strategy is Creating Value

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Thank you!