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International Programme on Chemical Safety (WHO - IPCS)
Institution
Section overview
Description
The International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), established in 1980, is a joint programme of three Cooperating Organizations - WHO, ILO and UNEP, implementing activities related to chemical safety. WHO is the Executing Agency of the IPCS, whose main roles are to establish the scientific basis for safe use of chemicals, and to strengthen national capabilities and capacities for chemical safety.
Activities
- Research
- Funding
Parent institution
Involved in research projects
Contact
International Programme on Chemical Safety
(WHO - IPCS)
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27 Geneva
Switzerland
Switzerland
Phone: (+ 41 22) 791 21 11
Fax: +41 22 791 4848
Email: ipcsmail(@)who.int