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Our vision for chemicals management

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Our vision for chemicals management

Our vision for chemicals management sets out principles and approaches that should underpin any sound chemicals management system.

Created in consultation with our community, informed by scientific evidence, and global in scope, this work contributes to the RSC's efforts to help the global community ensure that policy and debate are informed by scientific evidence and bring chemistry knowledge, experience and insight into wider societal contexts.

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Introduction

Chemicals are used in all facets of life, from industrial processes to consumer products, providing value to individuals and the economy. Their improper management, however, can pose a threat to human health and the environment. Public attention to the use of chemicals has risen, especially as the costs and impacts of pollution becomes more evident. Decisions about the sourcing, production, use and end of life of chemicals also affect many other societal goals, such as combatting climate change and biodiversity loss, achieving net zero and a just energy transition, shifting to a circular economy, creating jobs, realising the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and building a sustainable economy for future generations. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to get these decisions right, informed by scientific evidence and expertise.

As the global professional body for the chemical sciences, the RSC has a role to play in establishing principles and best practice for our community. In 2020, we set out our Strategy for a sustainable chemicals revolution that addressed the need for a new approach to managing chemicals to deliver economic growth and benefits from chemical innovation while combatting pollution and protecting human health and the environment. Now, after five years of expanding our work in this area, and in the context of massive economic and societal change worldwide, such as geopolitical fragmentation of supply chains, acceleration of net-zero transitions, and rapid innovation in materials and digital tools, we have developed an updated vision for chemicals management. Created in consultation with our community of experts and with input from stakeholders across the sector, this policy position aims to set out principles and approaches that should underpin any sound chemicals management system, regardless of the variation between countries and jurisdictions on specific laws, regulations, and decisions.

This vision is global in scope and will be used to support the RSC鈥檚 engagement with national and international bodies, as well as being a resource for our members and stakeholders. A consistent philosophy toward the use and regulation of chemicals can help the global community benefit from the use of chemicals and achieve shared goals of protecting human health and the environment, improving resource stewardship, fostering collaboration, and promoting innovation, growth and development.

1. Evidence-informed decision making

Chemicals regulation and management decisions are informed by the most up-to-date techniques and evidence, and the scientific basis for decision making is clearly documented and accessible.

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The RSC is involved in work on NAMs through the , which provides a strategic steer and advice to the NC3Rs in regulatory safety assessments.

The RSC has many committees and interest groups that work on producing and disseminating top-tier science and standards, such as the , the , and many others.

We share expert knowledge and scientific evidence with policy makers through our many policy positions, reports, and explainers.

Explore the research published in our journals, such as our collection on which supports our work on tackling contaminants of emerging concern.

2. Proactive innovation

A modern approach to chemicals management should actively promote the research and development of safer, more sustainable, and more circular chemicals, materials, products, and processes.

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Explore our journal collections on innovation topics, such as this , with research that drives advancements in eco-friendly manufacturing, material innovation, and cleaner, more efficient industrial processes.

We also have a call for papers on PFAS Alternatives, open until 30 April 2026.

Find out about our deep tech chemistry venture accelerator programme.

The RSC and our communities and interest groups run many events on research and innovation topics, such as our Applied Catalysis for the Circular Economy event series.

Learn more about our policy work on environmental sustainability and the circular economy.

Learn more about our asks of the UK government on support for research and innovation, higher and further education, and skills, and read our report on jobs and skills for the circular economy.

Find out about our work on catalysing the transition to sustainable polymers in liquid formulations.

3. Proactive and predictable regulation

Regulations and regulators should be agile and strategic, with an aim to identify and prevent harm while providing clarity, guidance, and long-term certainty for industry.

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Read more of our policy work on chemicals regulation and management, such as our position on a risk-based regulatory framework for PFAS, and the report from our workshop on risk and essential use.

Read about our suggestions for improved coordination of chemicals regulation in the UK.

Read our principles for the management of chemicals in the environment.

4. Collaboration

Chemicals are a global challenge, and their management relies on collaboration within and between governments, regulatory bodies, and civil society.

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Learn about our involvement in the new and the , and explore the following resources that relate to this work:

Learn more about our Pan Africa 深夜福利国产精品 Network, which seeks to create a self-sustaining science base in Africa, helping to build capacity, solve local challenges and contribute to global knowledge.

The RSC hosts many events that convene experts and stakeholders to share knowledge and cocreate ideas, such as our roundtables on chemicals policy.

Explore the principles in more detail

Read the full position statement below.