M8.5 An ideal chemical policy


We already know that every chemical has its own story-raising different issues and concerns.  As a priority, we must act to phase out the most dangerous chemicals, develop safer alternatives, and protect high-risk communities by designing new, safer chemicals, products, and production systems we will protect people’s health.
Ideal chemical policy should contain the following components:

1.     Give the public the right to know the chemical information.
2.     Require a comprehensive safety data for all chemicals.
3.     Phase out highly toxic chemicals and require safer substitutes and solutions.
4.     Take immediate action to protect the communities and workers

 Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that adversely affect human health and the environment around the world. Because they can be transported by wind and water, most POPs generated in one country can and do affect people and wildlife far from where they are used and released.
Some of the most well-known POPs, such as PCBs, DDT, and dioxins.
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT): is one of the the most famous and controversial pesticides ever made. An estimated 4 billion pounds of this inexpensive and historically effective chemical have been produced and applied worldwide since 1940. 
Health effects of DDT and DDE most commonly suggested by studies in North America and Europe are early pregnancy loss, fertility loss, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, neuro developmental deficits, diabetes, and breast cancer.

References 
http://yifengmph.blogspot.com/2016/05/ideal-chemical-policy.html
https://www.epa.gov/international-cooperation/persistent-organic-pollutants-global-issue-global-response
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/0900785/

Comments

  1. Brittany AMarch 19, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    I think the policies from the charter are very important. These policies can help phase out the dangerous chemicals.

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    It is important to do extensive research on chemicals before they enter the market. As we know with DDT, tons of it were used before discovering it was harmful.

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