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T1 Synopsis of the Chemicals in Products (CiP) Programme guidance for Governments - Draft
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29192
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29192
NO This guidance document outlines a voluntary programme designed to support governments, industry, and other stakeholders in exchanging information on chemicals present in manufactured products across their life cycles. It establishes the programme’s purpose of improving access to reliable, relevant data to enable informed decision-making and sound chemicals management. The document defines government roles in regulation, policy development, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and international collaboration, alongside actions to strengthen legal frameworks and promote transparency. It highlights benefits such as improved risk assessment, enhanced cooperation, and innovation in safer alternatives. Particular attention is given to capacity needs in developing contexts and the use of public procurement to influence markets towards safer products.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026