UNEP is a primary driving force in the UN system for international activities related to the sound management of chemicals. The aim is to promote chemical safety and provide countries with access to information on toxic chemicals. UNEP promotes chemical safety by providing policy advice, technical guidance and capacity building to developing countries and those with economies in transition, including activities on chemicals related to the implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). 

In Focus
	The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to prepare a global legally binding instrument on Mercury (INC4) will be held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 27 June to 2 July 2012. Read more
	Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) at UNEP GC/GMEF at its 26th session An excerpt of the decision, in relation to Pb and Cd adopded by the 26th session of the Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum is now available. Read more
	UNEP Making a Difference - Narrative by Per Bakken, Head, UNEP Chemicals Branch. Read more