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All →The World Health Organization International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) campaign is held annually with the objectives of raising awareness...
7 November 2022
Children and e-waste: key messages
E-waste is the world’s fastest growing waste stream, increasing three times faster than the world’s population.
3 November 2022
International code of conduct on pesticide management: guidance on good labelling practice for pesticides,...
This document provides guidance on defining or revising national pesticide labelling requirements and on reviewing the design and content of pesticide...
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11 October 2022
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The International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) takes place every year during the third week of October. The year 2022 marks 10 years of action...
30 March 2021
WHO Chemical Risk Assessment Network brochure
The WHO Chemical Risk Assessment Network brochure
1 September 2020
Global Chemicals and Health Network flyer
The WHO Global Chemicals and Health Network (the Network) is a global forum for discussion among senior-level policy-makers and representatives about...
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