This sixth webinar in the series of IOMC webinars supporting the development of the Global Framework on Chemicals will provide an update on the preparation of the report on existing emerging policy issues (EPIs) and other issues of concern, in response to the invitation in ICCM-5 resolution V/5:

4. Invites the responsible Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals organizations, in consultation with stakeholders and taking into account the Inter-Organization Programme’s report on Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management emerging policy issues and other issues of concern, [2] the Assessment Report on Issues of Concern and the Global Consultation on Chemicals and Waste Issues of Concern, [3] to submit to the Conference at its next session, under the Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste, a report including:

(a) An update on progress achieved in relation to the existing emerging policy issues and other issues of concern recognized before the fifth session of the Conference indicating how the work done contributes to achieving the strategic objective(s) and targets of the Framework;

(b) An analysis of opportunities to further address the emerging policy issues and other issues of concern recognized before the fifth session of the Conference;

(c) A recommendation on the future of each of these emerging policy issues and other issues of concern as an “issue of concern” under the Framework, including workplans, targets and indicators, and timelines, if relevant.

This webinar will provide an opportunity for the responsible IOMC organizations to present the status of the development of the report for IC-1 and for dialogue with stakeholders for the following:

• Lead in paint
• Chemicals in products
• Hazardous substance within the life cycle of electrical and electronic products
• Nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials
• Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
• Environmentally persistent pharmaceutical pollutants
• Perfluorinated chemicals and the transition to safer alternatives
• Highly hazardous pesticides

In advance of this webinar, background materials and draft documents will be made available to participants on the webinar website. These resources will support informed dialogue and provide a basis for stakeholder contributions. The related June 2025 OEWG meeting document can be found here.

As with all webinars in the series, participants will have multiple avenues to provide input, including verbal interventions, written comments in the chat, and follow-up written submissions. All webinar recordings, presentations, and a short report will be posted on the webinar website following the event.