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Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)

… the binding and authentic edition”. Any mediation relating to disputes arising under the licence shall be conducted in … precautions have been taken by WHO to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the … where there are high levels of exposure and limited or no access to diagnosis and treatment (Haefliger et al., 2009; …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Chemicals for a sustainable future; Report of the EEA Scientific Committee Seminar (Copenhagen, 17 May 2017)

… 9 1. Chemical production is increasing and poses risks to ecosystems and human … strategic areas. Strategic area 1 focuses on providing information to support implementation of both established and … the textile. As a consequence, the recycler will not have access to information on HBCDD for the new use. Furthermore, …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Global trends in the production and use of DDT for control of malaria and other vector‑borne diseases

… listed under the Stockholm Convention and continues to be used for control of malaria and other vector-borne … toolkit has been prepared to help DDT-using countries Open Access Malaria Journal *Correspondence: … 6700EH Wageningen, The Netherlands Full list of author information is available at the end of the article …
20 Jun 2026 Document

POPs Chemicals

… sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) Hazards and Risks to human health and the environment: High bioaccumulation of … affects the liver, kidney, thyroid, fecundity, leading to cancer formation. Due to its long-term persistent … UNEP/POPS/POPRC.11/10/Add.1 3. Assessment of additional information on decabromodiphenyl ether (commercial mixture, …
20 Jun 2026 Document

POPs Chemicals - Decabromodiphenyl ether (Commercial mixture, c-decaBDE)

… sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) Hazards and Risks to human health and the environment: High bioaccumulation of … affects the liver, kidney, thyroid, fecundity, leading to cancer formation. Due to its long-term persistent … UNEP/POPS/POPRC.11/10/Add.1 3. Assessment of additional information on decabromodiphenyl ether (commercial mixture, …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Introduction to the Minamata Convention on Mercury - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course and obtain your certificate. Book … Book - Unit 1 – Introduction Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

POPs Chemicals - Hexachlorobutadiene

… POPs Chemicals Hexachlorobutadiene Hazards and Risks to human health and the environment: HCBD is long-range transported, persistent and highly toxic to aquatic organisms and birds. It can affect food chain due … produced or used. Reference 1. Evaluation of new information in relation to the listing of hexachlorobutadiene …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Guidance on alternatives to perfluorooctane sulfonate and its derivatives

… J, Beekman M. 2009. Estimation of emissions and exposures to PFOS used in industry. A PFOS use inventory in metal … on Managing Perfluorinated Chemicals and Transitioning to Safer Alternatives, 12–13 February 2009, Geneva, Switzerland. 11. Overview of Existing Information on PFOS Production, Use, Emissions and Pathways …
20 Jun 2026 Document