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Long-range Research Initiative (LRI)
Under the Long-range
Research Initiative (LRI), the European Chemical
Industry Council (Cefic), the American Chemistry
Council (ACC) and the Japan Chemical Industry
Association (JCIA) have jointly committed to
support research of importance to the chemical
industry and society. The global LRI is
providing approximately $34 million a year to
sponsor research into the potential impacts of
chemicals on human and wildlife populations and
the environment.
The
LRI research
priorities include improving methods to evaluate
and interpret the impacts of chemicals,
identifying factors that influence
susceptibility, especially for children,
evaluating the pathways of chemical movement
from their sources to people or ecosystems, and
improving approaches to address issues arising
from the EU Chemicals Policy.
The initiative adheres to
strict principles: Research will pursue
scientific excellence by using the best
scientists and by seeking advances in scientific
understanding. The research process is
transparent. The principal investigator is
independent and responsible for reporting and
interpreting the results publicly, regardless of
the outcome. The research process will prevent
conflicts of interest and guard against bias in
decision-making. Research needs and priorities
will be set with consideration of the relevance
of the research to the chemical industry and to
meet the overall goal of funding research that
increases scientific understanding about the
potential health and environmental impacts of
chemicals.
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You can now search all three (American, Japanese and European) ICCA LRI websites in one click.
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