An initiative of the International Council of Chemical Associations Global Regulatory Cooperation Task Force (ICCA – GRC TF)
Led by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA), and Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) in a joint-effort to advance chemical regulatory cooperation in ASEAN
Address non-tariff barriers due to divergence of chemical management regulations
Encourage regulatory cooperation and convergence
Based on global principles for regulatory cooperation
Aligned to the directive of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
Promotes the use of good regulatory practices
Helps to establish regulatory environments that encourage free and open trade and investment while protecting human health, safety, environment and security.