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Global Product Strategy
ICCA Guidance on Chemical Risk Assessment
Product Stewardship in action:
Sound chemicals management is a global responsibility

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DISCLAIMER

The document at hand does not attempt to present legally binding requirements but outlines the steps viewed as necessary
to perform risk assessments as envisioned under the ICCA GPS initiative. A particular riskassessment practice described
in this document may not apply to an individual situation based upon the circumstances. Interested parties are free to raise
questions and objections about the chemical or the practices discussed in this document and the propriety nature of the
application of those practices to a particular situation.
Any individual or site-specific risk management decision will be basedon the applicable statute and regulations, and on
facts specific to the circumstances at issue. Variance from the approaches outlined in this document does not necessarily
have any significance. Decision makers retain the discretion to adopt approaches on a case-by-case basis that differ from
those described in this document where appropriate. Risk assessments discussed in this guidance paperreflect a
“snapshot” in time and may not be reflective of any further assessment activity past the time of a particular description.
Users are reminded that the information in this document constitutes neither legal nor mandatory advice.
Risk assessments conducted under GPS do not constitute a new safety standard. ICCA and its member associations
accept no liability and assume no responsibilitywith regard to the contents of this document or the accuracy, completeness
or usefulness of any information or process in this document, or its application by any person, including liability or responsibility to any third party. Users are reminded that although the guide tries to provide an easier roadmap to risk assessment
it will still require significant toxicological expertise to conduct arisk assessment. The use of a professional toxicologist to
interpret the results is highly recommended.
Antitrust and Competition Compliance
Companies who use this guidance must be aware that antitrust and competition laws may apply for some activities
conducted by companies together.
Therefore, the need of compliance is essential as for any activity conducted by ICCA. ICCA has published anAntitrust
and Competition Law Guide which all users are encouraged to read before starting activities and refer to while conducting
activities.
DO NOT presume that by reading this Guide you know everything about antitrust/competition law.
It is neither exhaustive, nor a substitute for legal advise. In case of questions or doubts consult your company lawyer,
well in time. Always rememberignorance is not an excuse with antitrust/competition authorities.
DO NOT engage in prohibited activities at the occasion of activities made in application of this document,
or at the occasion of social gatherings incidental to your lawful activities
Copyright © of ICCA members, reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided that the source
is mentioned and acknowledged. ICCAclaims no copyright on any official document, or information provided by the
Authorities and Institutions.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The GPS Risk Assessment System . . . . . . .. . . . . .

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Section One: Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 1: Select substances for risk assessment . . . 10
Step 2: Gather information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 3: Allocate substances into Tiers. . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 4: Develop Tier-relevant information . . . . . . . 34
Section Two: Implementation . . . ....