US-based Clean Production Action (CPA) has released a new ‘Guide to safer chemicals’, a practical tool setting benchmarks for how users of chemicals – purchasers, retailers and product manufacturers – can track their progress towards safer chemicals use. The guide builds on four key principles: Know and disclose product chemistry; assess and avoid hazards; commit to continuous improvement; and support public policies and industry standards.

CPA news release and report, Guide to safer chemicals. ChemSec news report. Risks 586.