Chemical Manufacturers Association
The Chemical
Manufacturers Association (CMA) represents over 190 members for more than 90 percent
of U.S. productive capacity for basic industrial chemicals.
In 1988, CMA launched Responsible Care to respond to public concerns about the
manufacture and use of chemicals. Responsible Care requires members to: (1) improve
performance in health, safety and environmental quality; (2) listen and respond to public
concerns; (3) assist each other to achieve optimum performance; and (4) report their
progress to the public. Participation in responsible care is an obligation of membership
in CMA.
At the heart of Responsible Care are six Codes of Management Practice. The Codes focus
on management practices in specific areas of chemical manufacturing, transporting and
handling. The Pollution Prevention Code commits industry to safe management and reduction
of wastes.
For more information contact:
Leslie
Winik
Manager of Pollution Prevention
Chemical Manufacturers Association
1300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 741-5224
fax (703) 741-6224