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International Council of Chemical Associations

The Chemical Industry’s Perspective on SAICM Sabine Klages-Buechner DuPont de Nemours Geneva – June 2006

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Outline

• • • • • Value of SAICM and its national implementation Lessons learned from past processes Expectations of the chemical industry Potential major constraints The contribution of the chemical industry

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Value of SAICM and its national implementation

• • • • Roadmap for improving the sound management of chemicals Bridging the gap between developed and developing countries in chemicals management – building new partnerships along the supply chain amongst all stakeholders Improving/enhancing cooperation and coordination at national/regional government level and amongst intergovernmental organizations Building on existing expertise to ensure safety in processes and in chemicals use and handling

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Lessons learned from Past Processes

• • • • • Active stakeholder engagement enhances – – – Deployment of broader variety of expertise Buy-in Building of trust Gaps still large Need to listen Need for building trust into each other Need for great(er) coordination

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Expectations of the Chemical Industry

• • • • Continuance inclusive of an open, transparent and multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral process level at international, regional and national Partnership approach safety towards chemical Bridging the gap in chemicals management between developed and developing countries Close cooperation between intergovernmental organizations and ALL stakeholders

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Expectations of the Chemical Industry – Cont’d

• • • Improvement of public confidence in the safe management and use of chemicals globally Decision making to be risk-based , consistently applied , practical , timely transparent , and takes account of stakeholders needs and Promotion of sustainable development for all of our societies through the benefits of soundly managed chemicals and innovative products with a high socio-economic value

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Potential Major Constraints

• • • • • Uncoordinated and/or unfocussed approach Duplication of efforts and programs Programs resulting in structures that outpace governments’ ability to implement and enforce Lack of outreach to all stakeholders Lack of inclusion of all environmental, economic, social, health and labor aspects

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The Contribution of the Chemical Industry

Actively participate in the future SAICM process Strengthen the cooperation with selected Intergovernmental Organizations Implement the Responsible Care ® Global Charter and the Global Product Strategy (GPS) , aimed at the – Improvement of health, safety and environmental performance of operations and products and the level of community involvement and awareness of the industry – Promotion of responsible and ethical management throughout its life cycle of the health, safety and environmental aspects of a product  Through voluntary programs as key elements, such as the Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) and the High Production Volume (HPV) program

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The Contribution of the Chemical Industry – Cont’d

• • • • Support informed decision-making by providing the scientific data and understanding that are the foundation of good public policy decisions Promote capacity building within each of the ICCA Member Associations, including SMEs, in the field of health, safety and environmental protection Encourage and, where possible and appropriate, assist non-ICCA member countries and observers with capacity building activities Share best practices with governments and other stakeholders

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