Echa finances; Toxic chemicals exports; Taiwan deadline extension plan

In this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, editorial director, Geraint Roberts, talks about concerns flagged by the European Chemicals Agency Echa, that its contribution to the European Green Deal agenda and chemicals strategy for sustainability will be at risk unless, "stability, predictability and certainty of financing are guaranteed."

Also on the podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by Chemical Watch's emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey and Asia reporter Ellen Daliday.

They discuss the call from three dozen UN human rights experts for nations to stop allowing the export – frequently to developing regions – of toxic chemicals which are banned in their own jurisdictions.

Finally, the conversation turns to the possible ramifications of a likely extension by the Taiwanese authorities of the registration deadline for the first batch of 106 priority existing chemicals – or Pecs – until at least 2023.