Global resources on substitution information

Useful global information in researching products, chemicals and other hazardous substances:

• REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation - Registered Substances Factsheets

• Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world

• EEB is the largest and most inclusive European network of environmental citizens’ group

• IPEN is a global network forging a healthier world where people and the environment are no longer harmed by the production, use, and disposal of toxic chemicals

• OECD toolbox - a software application intended to the use of governments, chemical industry and other stakeholders in filling gaps in (eco)toxicity data needed for assessing the hazards of chemicals. The OECD has revamped its 'Replacing harmful chemicals with the Substitution and Alternatives Assessments Toolbox' (SAAToolbox).

• IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer - to promote international collaboration in cancer research.

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