Disclosing by industry of chemical risks and emergency response

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends developing guidelines and policies for the disclosure by manufacturers, importers and others using toxic chemicals of toxicity information declaring risks and emergency response arrangements.

1. Establishing chemical risk reduction programmes
2. Developing guidelines
3. Developing emergency response procedures for chemical accidents

1. Strengthening capabilities for dealing with chemical accidents
2. Providing medical relief for large-scale emergencies
3. Assessing risk

1. Risk