How Regulation Shapes Chemical Industry Research

How Regulation Shapes Chemical Industry Research
Author: Mariana Doria
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release:
Genre: SCIENCE
ISBN: 9781136224119

"This book narrates the history of the chemical industry in conjunction with the emergence of environmental regulations by means of describing the different kinds of regulations that impact the industry. It shows how these different kinds of regulations impact the chemical plant and by consequence the industry chain. The main innovation cycles of this industry through patenting activity in the last century together with the evolution of the chemicals regulation in the EU are also described. It concludes with an explanation of how regulation pushed the emerging chemical industry of the 21st century and how a new family of regulations is emerging. Will be of interest to investors, business developers, policy makers, CSR officers, and related professionals involved in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and the adaptation of firms to social regulations. Research managers and researchers (engineers, scientists) in the chemical industry will also benefit from the book."--Provided by publisher.

Identifying and Reducing Environmental Health Risks of Chemicals in Our Society

Identifying and Reducing Environmental Health Risks of Chemicals in Our Society
Author: Robert Pool
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780309301152

"On November 7-8, 2013, the Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine held a workshop to discuss approaches related to identifying and reducing potential environmental public health risks to new and existing industrial chemicals present in society. Industrial chemicals include chemicals used in industrial processes or commercial products, not including those found in food, pesticides, or pharmaceuticals. Identifying and Reducing Environmental Health Risks of Chemicals in Our Society is a summary and synthesis of the presentations and discussions that took place during the two days of the workshop. The workshop examined successes and areas for improvement within current regulatory programs for assessing industrial chemical safety, frameworks for chemical prioritization to inform targeted testing and risk management strategies, concepts of sustainability and green chemistry that support the design and use of safer alternatives, and efforts to reduce the risk of chemicals in our society."--Publisher's description.

The Changing Economics of Medical Technology

The Changing Economics of Medical Technology
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1991-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030904491X

Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. This volume, second in the Medical Innovation at the Crossroads series, examines how economic incentives for innovation are changing and what that means for the future of health care. Up-to-date with a wide variety of examples and case studies, this book explores how payment, patent, and regulatory policiesâ€"as well as the involvement of numerous government agenciesâ€"affect the introduction and use of new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures. The volume also includes detailed comparisons of policies and patterns of technological innovation in Western Europe and Japan. This fact-filled and practical book will be of interest to economists, policymakers, health administrators, health care practitioners, and the concerned public.