Chemical Safety and Health
Through the Chemical Safety and Health Unit, WHO works to establish the scientific basis for the sound management of chemicals, and to strengthen national capabilities and capacities for chemical safety.

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Initial clinical management of patients exposed to weaponized chemicals: interim guidance

This interim guidance is aimed at healthcare workers who may receive patients exposed to chemical weapons or other hazardous or toxic chemicals at  their...

Understanding the use of skin lightening products: a toolkit for behavioural data collection

This toolkit offers practical guidance and ready‑to‑use tools to support the collection of behavioural data and insights on the use of skin lightening...

Prioritizing food safety issues related to chemical water quality in agrifood systems

Reliable access to safe and sufficient water is critical to food security and protecting public health. However, water systems face unprecedented pressure...

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cover page package for lead poisoing prevention

Every year, lead poisoning kills an estimated 3.5 million people, accounts for more than 71 million disability-adjusted life years, and costs the...

Ad hoc FAO-WHO Expert Meeting on water contaminants summary report publication cover

The Ad hoc FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on water quality in agrifood systems and food safety implications – focus on chemical contaminants was organized...

This report summarizes the outcomes of the consultation that gathered global health organizations and key stakeholders to discuss strategies for achieving...

WHO Information document on ensuring integration of health aspects within the plastics treaty