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ICCA Initiatives to SAICM

Dr. Anna Hitschler

Supporting SAICM in GCC“ Workshop Dubai. 10. June 2013

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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.”

ICCA Organizational Structure

Global Executive Chair: Bock (BASF)

Long-term Strategic Advice and Outreach

ICCA General Assembly President: Bock (BASF)

Approval Body

ICCA Board of Directors President: Bock (BASF)

Central Governance Implementation and Support

Global Executive Council Secretary

Management

Energy & Climate Change CEO Sponsor: Kobayashi (Mitsubishi) Chemical Policy & Health CEO Sponsor: Liveris (Dow) Responsible Care ® CEO Sponsor: Clamadieu (Rhodia) Communication CEO Sponsor: Fadigas (Braskem)

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ICCA is Accelerating Industries Progress

 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)

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Responsible Care® Global Charter

9. Provide Supporting Resources 1. Adopt Global Responsible Care Core Principles 2. Implement Fundamental Features 8. Address Stakeholder Expectations Responsible Care ® Global Charter 7. Support National and Global Governance Processes 6. Extend Responsible Care Across Supply Chain 5. Enhance Product Stewardship 3. Advance Sustainable Development 4. Improve and Report Performance The global Responsible Care initiative 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

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

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Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

Promote knowledge and skills transfer Improve the availability of information Increase awareness on chemical management Research on existing and emerging issues Training Workshops Guidance materials GPS Network of experts Base Set of information GPS Safety Summary Web-based IT-Portal ICCA Principles for Chemical Management Systems GPS Regulatory Toolbox ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

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Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

Promote knowledge and skills transfer Improve the availability of information Increase awareness on chemical management Research on existing and emerging issues Training Workshops Guidance materials GPS Network of experts Base Set of information GPS Safety Summary Web-based IT-Portal ICCA Principles for Chemical Management Systems GPS Regulatory Toolbox ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

Chemicals Policy and Health (CP&H) Principle of Chemical Risk Assessment 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

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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

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Risk Assessment Guidance – Improving Performance

OECD / REACH Guidance

PhD Level”

Expert knowledge

ICCA GPS Guidance

Bachelor Level”

Advanced knowledge “

College Level”

Little to no experience

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

Colombia Chile 2011 2012 2013 Brazil Ghana Europe CEFIC Russia Egypt Gulf Region Kenya China 2 India Thailand Singapore Indonesia South Korea Chinese Taipei Philippines Vietnam Malaysia 2 South Africa Baltic States (Latvia), Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Western Balkan (Montenegro) Ukraine Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Baltic States (Lithuania)

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Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

Promote knowledge and skills transfer Improve the availability of information Increase awareness on chemical management Research on existing and emerging issues Training Workshops Guidance materials GPS Network of experts Base Set of information GPS Safety Summary Web-based IT-Portal ICCA Principles for Chemical Management Systems GPS Regulatory Toolbox ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

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GPS Safety Summaries – Increasing Transparency

   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/ 13

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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 Website GPS Info Search Public In Focus:

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

How to Search Information

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

How to Search Information

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How to Search Information

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How to Search Information

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

How to Search Information

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

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Global Product Strategy - Contribution to SAICM

Promote knowledge and skills transfer Improve the availability of information Increase awareness on chemical management Research on existing and emerging issues Training Workshops Guidance materials GPS Network of experts Base Set of information GPS Safety Summary Web-based IT-Portal ICCA Principles for Chemical Management Systems GPS Regulatory Toolbox ICCA Long Range Research Initiative (LRI)

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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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Global Product Strategy is Creating Value

 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“

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Thank you!

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