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Substitution for hazardous chemicals on an international level--the approach of the European project "SUBSPORT".
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22001043     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The systematic description and promotion of substitution options and processes is an underdeveloped and often missing element in chemical management and chemical policy discussions. This article describes major barriers and drivers for substitution, and concludes that more specific information can be an essential instrument to overcome those barriers. It also explains the development and features of a large information tool under development called SUBSPORT, an abbreviation for Substitution Support Portal. SUBSPORT is a three-year European project which aims at providing authorities, industry, and stakeholders with information on alternatives for the effective substitution of hazardous chemicals. It will help companies meet the substitution requirements expressed in national, European Union, and international legislation. SUBSPORT will make information available in four languages.
Authors:
Lothar Lissner; Dolores Romano
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1541-3772     ISO Abbreviation:  New Solut     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-17     Completed Date:  2012-02-27     Revised Date:  2012-03-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9100937     Medline TA:  New Solut     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  477-97     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Kooperationsstelle Hamburg IFE GmbH, Humboldtstrasse 67a, D-22083 Hamburg. l.lissner@kooperationsstelle-hh.dc
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Commerce / legislation & jurisprudence*
Environmental Health
Europe
Government Regulation
Hazardous Substances*
Internationality*
Public Policy*
Risk Management
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Hazardous Substances

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