ChemFORWARD, honored with the Belfer Center’s Roy Family Award, is developing a critical database to track industrial chemicals and their health effects. Leaders from ChemFORWARD and experts at a panel discussion emphasized the abundance of chemicals in daily products and the lack of comprehensive safety regulations. The initiative aims to enlighten corporations on safe practices and mitigate public health risks posed by unregulated chemical usage, highlighting the necessity for informed decisions in industrial practices that prioritize human and environmental safety.
ChemFORWARD aims to improve product safety by creating a database of industrial chemicals, their effects, and ensuring informed decisions for human and environmental health.
We live in a world with thousands of chemicals. They are present in the clothes we wear, what we eat and drink, and even in health products.
ChemFORWARD compiles verified chemical hazard assessments so that companies can make informed decisions about chemicals in their supply chains, advocating for public health.
There's no requirement across all industries that all chemicals must be vetted before use, posing a significant challenge to ensuring safety and reducing hazards.
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