Guidance materials

Chemicals Risk Management Handbook for Formulators

The handbook provides guidance to formulators on how to set up a new or improve an existing Chemicals Risk Management System in the company. It is intended for small and medium sized enterprises who are interested in improving their chemicals risk management performance. The handbook presents a systematic and structured approach of a management system but is designed as a toolbox from which you can select individual elements for implementation. It is intended that implementation of individual elements or the entire CRMS is possible also without external help.

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How to use EMAS for improved chemicals management: A Guide

This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap for organizations to integrate a systemic chemicals management system into the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) framework, ensuring that hazardous substances are managed effectively throughout their entire life cycle. By applying the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" (PDCA) cycle, the manual assists businesses in conducting thorough chemical inventories, ensuring compliance with complex EU regulations like REACH, CLP, and the Industrial Emissions Directive, and identifying opportunities to substitute hazardous substances with safer alternatives. The guide serves as a practical tool for organizations to minimize environmental risks, improve operational transparency, and achieve a competitive advantage through more sustainable and health-conscious chemical practices.

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