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Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Related to International Chemical Safety Activities

(Taken from the Chemical Manufacturers Association, "Guidance Package for the Sound Management of Chemicals")

Organizations
AACCLA Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
ABICHLOR Associacao Brasileira de Chlorine e Produtos Derivados
ABIQUIM Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química
ACCCI American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute
ACDA Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
ACFIS Italian Association of Manufacturers of Fine and Specialty Chemicals
ACPA American Crop Protection Association
ACS American Chemical Society
AFPA American Forest & Paper Association
AG Australia Group
AGBM Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate (Climate Change)
AGHCL Advisory Group on Harmonization of Classification and Labeling (OECD)
AICM Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (Hong Kong Association)
AID Agency for International Development
AIS International Association of the Soap and Detergent Industry
A.I.S.E. Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Detergence et des Produits d'Entretien
AMA Adhesives Manufacturers Association
AMFEP Association of Microbial Food Enzyme Producers
ANAFAPYT Mexican Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers Association
ANIQ Asociacion Nacional De La Industria Quimica, A.C. (Mexican Association)
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AOAC Association of Official Analytical Chemists
APA American Plastics Association
APEA Association des Producteurs de'Engrais Azotes
APEIPQ Association of Enterprises of the Chemical Industry of Portugal
APELL Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level
APEQ Associacao Portuguesa das Empresas Quimicas (Portugal Association)
API American Petroleum Institute
APLA Asociacion Petroquimica y Quimica Latinoamericana
APME Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe
APMF Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation
APPE Association of Petrochemicals Producers in Europe
ASASP Association of Synthetic Amorphous Silica Producers
ASC The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.
ASEAN Association of South East Asian Nations
ASIQUIM Asociacion de Industriales Quimicos A.G. (Chile Association)
ASQC American Society for Quality Control
ASMAA The Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers Association of Australia
ASTM American Standards for Testing of Materials
ASUPA Aluminum Sulphate Producers Association
AWPI The American Wood Preservers Institute
BPF British Plastics Federation
BIAC Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD
BISNIS Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States
BRITE Basic Research in Industrial Technologies for Europe (EC)
BXA Bureau of Export Administration
CCAE Council of Chemical Association Executives
CCC Chlorine Chemistry Council
CCCC Canadian Chlorine Chemistry Association
CCOHS Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
CCPA Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CanadianAssociation)
CDI Chemical Distribution Institute
CEFIC Conseil European des Federations de l'Industrie Chimique (European Association)
CEC Commission for Environmental Cooperation
CEMBUREAU European Cement Association
CEMC Czech Environment Management Center
CEPE European Confederation of Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Manufacturers Association
CEPI Confederation of European Paper Industries
CERTICHIM Institute for Quality Certification in the Chemical Industry
CGA Compressed Gas Association, Inc.
CG/HCCS Coordinating Group for the Harmonization of Chemical Classification Systems (OECD)
CGIAR Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (World Bank)
CI The Chlorine Institute
CIA Chemical Industries Association (United Kingdom Association)
CICM Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia
CIDX Chemical Industry Data Exchange
CIRC Centre for Innovation and Chemical Research (FEDERCHIMICa)
CIEGA Chemical Importers and Exporters Council of Australia
CIIT Chemical Industry Institute of Technology
CIS Commonwealth of Independent States
CPDA Chemical Producers and Distributors Association
CPIMA Canadian Printing Ink Manufacturers Association
CPMA Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc.
CSMA Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association
CTFA The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc.
DCAT Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Association, Inc.
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DHA Department of Humanitarian Affairs
DOD Department of Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DOT Department of Transportation
DOS Department of State
DPCSD Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development
EC Commission of the European Communities
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
ECEH European Centre for Environment and Health
ECMA European Catalyst Manufacturers Association
ECMRA European Chemical Market Research Association
ECOSOC United Nations Economic and Social Council
ECSA European Chlorinated Solvents Association
ECSMA European Copper Sulphate Manufacturers Association
EDA European Dichromate Producers Association
EDI Economic Development Institute
EDPLA European Polymer Dispersion and Latex Association
EEA The European Environment Agency
EEB European Environmental Bureau
EFTA European Free Trade Association
EIGA European Industrial Gases Association
ELSA European Lead Stabilizers Association
EMB Environmental Management Bureau
EMBA European Methylbromide Association
EMU European Monetary Union
ENA European Nitrators Association
EOTC European Organisation for Testing and Certification
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPCA European Petrochemical Association
EPCI European Photographic Chemical Industry
EPDLA European Polymer Dispersion and Latex Association
EPE European Partners for the Environment
EPPAA European Pure Phosphoric Acid Producers Association
EPRA European Phenolic Resins Association
ESA European Sulphuric Acid Association
ESCAP Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
ETAD Ecological and Toxicological Association of the Dyes and Pigments Manufacturers
Manufacturing Industry, U.S. Dye Manufacturers Operating Committee
EU European Union
EUROMETAUX European Association of Metals
EUROPIA European Petroleum Industry Association
FAO Food and Agricultural Organization
FCIO Fachverband der Chemischen Industrie Osterreichs (Austrian Association)
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FDKI Foreningen af Danske Kemiske Industrier (Denmark Association)
FECC Federation Europeenne du Commerce Chimique
FEDERCHIMICA Federazione Nazionel dell'Industria Chimica (Italian Association)
FEEM Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers
FEICA Federation of European Adhesives Manufacturers
FEIQUE Federación Empresarial de la Industria Quimica Española (Spanish Association)
FICI Federation of Irish Chemical Industries (IrishAssociation)
FIC/FCN Federation des Industries Chimiques de Belgigue/Federatie der Chemische Nijverheid van
Belgïe (Belgium Association)
FIFE International Federation of Associations of Cleaning Products Manufacturers
GCC Global Climate Coalition
GEF Global Environment Facility (World Bank)
GEMI Global Environmental Management Initiative
GESAMP Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution
GIFAP International Group of National Associations of Agrochemical Manufacturers (Located in Belgium)
HARRPA Hydrocarbon and Rosin Resins Producers Association
HKAPI The Hong Kong Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry
HMAC Hazardous Materials Advisory Council
HPV High Production Volume
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA International Air Transport Association
IBR International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (World Bank)
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ICASE International Council of Associations for Science Education
ICC International Chamber of Commerce
ICCA International Council of Chemical Associations
ICCP International Climate Change Partnership
ICCS International Conference on Chemical Safety
ICFIU International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
ICMA Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association (Indian Association)
ICME International Council on Metals and the Environment
ICOH International Commission on Occupational Health
IDA International Development Association (World Bank)
IDAC International Disaster Advisory Committee
IEA International Energy Agency
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEP Institute for European Environment Policy
IFC International Finance Corporation (World Bank)
IFCS Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
IFPAAW International Federation of Plantation, Agricultural and Allied Workers
IEB International Environmental Bureau
IJC International Joint Commission
ILO International Labor Organization
ILSI International Life Sciences Institute
ILTA Independent Liquid Terminals Association
IMO International Maritime Organization
IOC International Oceanographic Commission
IOCC Inter-Organization Coordinating Committee
IOCU International Organization of Consumers' Union
IOHA International Occupational Hygiene Association
IOMC International Organization Committee on the Sound Management of Chemicals
IMPCA International Methanol Producers and Consumers Association
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
IPCMF Irish Pharmaceutical and Chemical Manufacturers' Federation (Irish Association)
IPCS International Programme on Chemical Safety
IPPIC International Paint and Printing Ink Council
IRPTC International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals (UNEP)
ISAC Industry Sector Advisory Committee
ISSA International Sanitary Supply Association, Inc.
ISO International Standards Organization
IUF International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering,
Tobacco and Allied Worker's Associations
IUPAC International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
IVCN International Network of Consumer Unions
JCIA Japan Chemical Industry Association
JECFA Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (FAO/WHO)
JETOC Japan Chemical Industry Ecology-Toxicology & Information Center
JMPR Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues (FAO/WHO)
JPAC Joint Public Advisory Committee (CEC)
JPIMA Japan Printing Ink Makers Association
JPMA Japan Paint Manufacturing Association
KEMIKONTORET Sveriges Kemiska Industrikontor (Swedish Association)
KMOE The Korean Ministry of Environment
KSCIA Korea Specialty Chemical Industry Association
KTRY Kemianteollisuus Ry (Finland Association)
MAVESZ Magyar Vegyipari Szovetseg (Hungary Association)
MFSA Metal Finishing Suppliers' Association
MIGA Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (World Bank)
MPTMA Malaysian Pharmaceutical Trade and Manufacturers Association
NAAEC North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
NACA National Agricultural Chemicals Association
NACD National Association of Chemical Distributors
NACEC North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
NACCA North American Council of Chemical Associations
NAFEC North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
NAM National Association of Manufacturers
NAPIM National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers
NATCOL Natural Food Colours Association
NCAP The National Community Advisory Panel (Australia)
NCEA National Center for Environmental Assessment
NCI National Cancer Institute
NEPA National Environmental Protection Agency
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NGO Non-govemmental Organizations
NICNAS National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme
NIDR National Institute for Dispute Resolution
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NLA National Lime Association
NOHSC The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
NPCA National Paint and Coatings Association, Inc.
NPES Association for Suppliers of Printing and Publishing Technologies
NRC National Research Council
OAPEC Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
OAS Organization of American States
OCITA Office of the Chemical Industry Trade Advisor
OECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PAHO Pan American Health Organization (World HealthOganization)
PAJ Petroleum Association of Japan
PCA Pulp Chemicals Association, Inc.
PCAPI Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Incorporated
PCI The Powder Coating Institute
PhARMA Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association of America
PEC The Plastics Environment Council
PIA Plastics Industry Association
PIL Prosess-og Foredlingsindustriens Undsforening (Norway Association)
PIPC Polska Izba Przemyslu Chemicznego (Poland Association)
PITRI Petroleum Industry Technology and Research Institute, Inc.
RCMA Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
RIIA The Royal Institute of International Affairs (United Kingdom)
RMA The Rubber Manufacturers Association
ROK Republic of Korea
RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
SAFed Safety Assessment Federation
SBSTA Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (Climate Change)
SCCI/SSIC Schweizerische Gesellschaft Für Chemische Industrie/Societe Suisse des Industries Chimiques (Swiss ssociation)
SCHC Society for Chemical Hazard Communication
SCHP Svaz Chemickeho Prumyslu Ceske Republiky (Czech Republic Association)
SCI Society of the Chemical Industry
SCIC Singapore Chemical Industries Council
SIDS Screening Information Data Set
SNIC Societe Nationale des Industries Chimiques
SOCMA Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association
SPC South Pacific Commission
SPF South Pacific Forum
SPI Society for the Plastics Industry
SPIK Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines (Philippines Association)
SPREP South Pacific Regional Environment Program
SSCI Steel Shipping Container Institute
TCS Tariff Concession System
TDMA Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association
TKSD Turkiye Kimya Sanayicileri Demegi (Turkey Association)
UIC Union des Industries Chimiques (French Association)
UMWA United Mine Workers of America
UN United Nations
UNCED United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
UNCUEA United Nations Centre for Urgent Environmental Assistance
UNDP United Nations Development Program
UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (includes US and Canada)
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNICE Union of Industrial and Employers' Confederations of
UNIDCP United Nations International Drug Control Programme
UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNIDROIT International Institute for the Unification of Private Law
UNITAR United Nations Institute for Training and Research
UPC Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
USAID US Agency for International Development
USCCC US Chamber of Commerce
USCIB US Council for International Business
USCIEP US Council for International Engineering Practice
USITC United States International Trade Commission
USTR US Trade Representative
VCI Verband der Chimischen Industrie e.V. (German Association)
VITA Volunteers in Technical Assistance
VNCI Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie (Netherlands Association)
WBCSD World Business Council on Sustainable Development
WCC World Chlorine Council
WCED World Commission on Environment and Development
wco World Customs Organization
WEC World Environment Center
WFED World Foundation for Environment and Development
WHA World Health Assembly
WHO World Heath Organization
WICE World Industry Council for the Environment
WICEM World Industry Conference on Environmental Management
WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO World Meteorological Organization
WRI World Resources Institute
WTO World Trade Organization
WWF World Wildlife Fund
ZEODET Association of Detergent Zeolite Producers
ZOPA Zinc Oxide Producers Organization

Issues

AD/CV Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties
AND European Agreement Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADN/R European Agreement Concerning International Carriage of Dangerous
or (ADN/Rhine) Goods on the Rhine River
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
AND European Agreement concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Internal
Navigation
ADR European Agreement concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum
CAER Community Awareness and Emergency Response
CAS Chemical Abstract Services
CASRN Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
CBI Confidential Business Information
CCAP Climate Change Action Plan
CCOs Chemical Control Orders
CDHA Chemical Tariff Harmonization Agreement
CDTA Chemical Diversion & Trafficking Act
CEIG Core European Implementation Guidelines
CERCIA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CHEMSTAR Chemical Self-funded Technical Advocacy and Research
CICAD Concise International Chemical Assessment Documents
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
CRTK Community Right to Know Code (Australia)
CTEA Chemical Tariff Harmonization Agreement
CWC Chemical Weapons Convention
DGD Decision Guidance Documents
DPG Domestically Prohibited Goods
DSL Domestic Substances List (Canada)
EAA Export Administration Act
EAR Export Administration Regulations
EETIS Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication, Information Technology Sectors (TABD)
EHC Environmental Health Criteria (IPCS)
EINECS European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
ELINCS European Use of Notified Chemical Substances (??)
ELS Ecolabelling Schemes
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
ERCA Emergency Response and Community Awareness
FCCC Framework Convention on Climate Change
FTAA Free Trade Area of the Americas
FTA Free Trade Area
GATT General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
GATS General Agreement on Trade in Services
GEF Global Environment Facility
GII Global Information Infrastructure Program
GIPME Global Investigation on Pollution in the Marine Environment
GSP Generalized System of Preferences
GWP Global Water Partnership (World Bank)
HNS Hazard and Noxious Substances (IMO Convention)
HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule
ICSC International Chemical Safety Cards
IDAS Importers, Distributors, Adhesives and Sealants Sector
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IPR Intellectual Property Rights
ISO International Standards Organization
IWIC International Waste Identification Code
IWRP Industry Waste Reduction Plans
KECI The Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory
LRTAP Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution
MAI Multilateral Agreement of Investment (TABD)
MEAs Multilateral Environmental Agreements
MFN Most Favored Nation Status
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MP Montreal Protocol
MRA Mutual Recognition Agreement
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
MTNs Multilateral Trade Negotiations
NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement
NAPRI North American Pollutant Release Inventory
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NPI National Pollutant Inventory
NTMs Non-Tariff Measures
ODS Ozone Depleting Substances
PCL Priority Chemicals List (Philippines)
PIC Prior Informed Consent
PICCS Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
PMPIN Pre-Manufacturing and Pre-Importation Notification
POPs Persistent Organic Pollutants
PPM Process and Production Methods
PRTRs Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers
PSI Pre-Shipment and Inspection
PTB Persistent, Toxic and Bioaccumulative Substances
RC Responsible Care®
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RID Regulations Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
SCAN® State Chemical Affairs Network (on-line bulletin board/CMA)
SHED Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination
SIDS Screening Information Data Sets
TABD Trans-Atlantic Business Dialogue
TCCL Toxics Chemicals Control Law
TRAMP Trans-Atlantic Marketplace
TRI Toxic Release Inventory
TRIMs Trade Related Investment Measures
TRIPs Trade Related Intellectual Property
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
TUR Toxics Use Reduction
UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
USIJI US Initiative on Joint Implementation (Climate Change)

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