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Chemical control laws on polymers: A case for harmonization.

R L Keener1, L A Jourdan, E D Weiler

  • 1Product Integrity Department, Rohm and Haas Company, 100 Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-2399, USA.

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP
|July 2, 1999
PubMed
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International regulations for chemical substances lack harmonization, causing trade issues, especially for polymers. This paper reviews polymer regulations and proposes model legislation to ease trade while ensuring safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Nations regulate chemical substances to protect human health and the environment.
  • Disparities in international chemical control laws hinder global trade.
  • Polymers present unique challenges due to characterization complexities and varying regulatory parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing chemical control laws concerning polymers.
  • To identify key differences and incompatibilities in global polymer regulations.
  • To propose model legislation for polymers to facilitate international trade and ensure safety.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of international chemical control legislation for polymers.
  • Identification of divergent regulatory parameters and requirements for polymers.
  • Development of a model legislative framework for polymer regulation.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations exist in national regulations for polymers, particularly specialty polymers.
  • Current regulatory discrepancies create substantial barriers to international polymer trade.
  • Lack of harmonization impacts the global market for polymer substances.

Conclusions:

  • Harmonized international regulations for polymers are crucial for reducing trade barriers.
  • Model legislation can reconcile diverse national requirements while upholding safety standards.
  • Effective polymer regulation balances trade facilitation with robust environmental and human health protection.