Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals : technical aspects, policies, and practices /: technical aspects, policies, and practices. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adam D.K. Abelkop, John D. Graham, Todd V. Royer.
• Authors: Abelkop, Adam D. K; Graham, John D; Royer, Todd V
• Contents: The challenge of identifying, assessing, and regulating PBTs PBTs: An introduction The significance and regulatory origins of the PBT concept Typology of PBT policies Purposes and scope of the book Method Organization of the book References PBT determinations: Science and standard procedures Persistence Bioaccumulation Toxicity PBT determinations References PBT determinations: Weight of evidence approaches and the number of PBTs in commerce Weight of evidence How many PBTs are in commerce? References International and regional PBT policies Introduction to PBT policies International PBT policies Regional PBT policies Conclusion References National PBT policies in Asia and North America Introduction Japan China Canada United States Conclusion References Subnational and private sector PBT policies Introduction Subnational PBT policies Programs to encourage voluntary management of PBTs Government programs to encourage voluntary risk management Private programs to encourage voluntary risk management Case study: State regulation, market forces, retail regulation, and brominated flame retardants Conclusion References PBT determinations and policies: Findings and recommendations Findings and recommendations Harmonization Modernization Conclusion References
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 363.7384; Poisons; Bioaccumulation; Persistent pollutants; Persistent pollutants -- Toxicology; Persistent pollutants -- Bioaccumulation
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482298789
• Related ISBNs: 9781482298772
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