Establishment of key elements of national systems for sound chemicals management in selected countries in eastern Europe, the Caucasus and central Asia: Belarus, Georgia and Kazakhstan

The project “Establishment of key elements of national systems for sound chemicals management in selected countries in eastern Europe, the Caucasus and central Asia” was implemented by the WHO Regional Office for Europe through its WHO European Centre for Environment and Health in three European Member States – Belarus, Georgia and Kazakhstan – from 2018 to 2021. This publication describes the main project outcomes and impacts on chemicals management in the implementing countries. It includes references to global and regional policy contexts, key elements of chemicals management in the context of national policies, and challenges and opportunities for consideration on the road to sound chemicals management. This publication is aimed at public health professionals in countries working towards improving chemicals management.