| Global agreement to tackle mercury |
| 20 February 2009 |
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Today, a global agreement was reached in Nairobi on how to manage the mercury issue world-wide. In an unanimous decicion all 140 governments present voted yes to a legally binding treaty on how to deal with, and reduce, mercury emissions on a global scale. What has been achieved is a great leap forward since it is the first time such a deal has been struck on a global scale. |
| Last Updated on 09 June 2009 |
Third issue of the SIN Reporter - the latest on the use and impact of the SIN List
Toy Safety Directive Limit Levels set to High according to New Study
First Report to Prosecution Authority on Consumer Right to Know Violation
Evans proposal for halogens ban under RoHS discussed in the Environment Committee
Companies on their use of the SIN List and work with Restricted Substance Lists
Electronics industry met EU regulators at ChemSec conference
POPRC: New chemicals being assessed for listing under the Stockholm Convention
Two SIN List Equivalent Concern Substances Now Classified as CMRs
ChemSec and other NGOs concerned about public access to information
The SIN List updated with substances newly classified within the EU – now containing 356 substances
New information on use and technical function in the SIN database
ChemSec proposes general phase-out of brominated and chlorinated organic substances within RoHS
Dutch report highlights exposure to nanomaterials in consumer products
First ATP to EU classification, labelling and packaging Regulation published
German Environmental Agency refers to the SIN List: “REACH falls short of expectations so far”
Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas supports the SIN List
CHEM Trust report: Chemicals threaten male reproductive health
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Mixed result from Geneva Conference
The SIN List to be discussed at symposium hosted by the Dutch government today
Trade unions launch list of hazardous chemicals for workers protection
The Green Chemistry and Commerce Council organizes an Innovators Roundtable
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