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EFMA's PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR FERTILIZERS
Version 1.5 01-08-2009

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The main menu on the left hand side of the contents page in the navigation bar contains information on:

• the introduction
• the core of the program:
  1. the product life cycle
  2. management involvement in the product (Managing product stewardship)
  3. managing risks (Risk management)
• Communication of SHE information and EFMA's Product Stewardship activities to stake holders
• Partnership or collaboration with stake holders
• Questions and Answers (Q&A)
• References to legislation and guidance documents
• Links to sources of information

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The introduction explains WHY EFMA has developped a Product Stewardship program for fertilizers. It defines the SCOPE of, and our COMMITMENT to the program which is based on EFMA's CORE VALUES. In addition it explains the STRUCTURE of the program and the requirements for EFMA members.

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The core of the EFMA Product Stewardship Program is Industries involvement the total product life cycle as pictured below. For the fertilizer industry, Product Stewardship is ensuring that fertilizers and their raw materials, additives and intermediate products are processed and manufactured, handled, stored, distributed and used in a safe way with regard to health, occupational and public safety, environment, and security.

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Effective commitment from senior management is the success to achieving excellence in accordance with the principles of Product Stewardship. Management is responsible for the implementation of the program in all operations and organization levels of their company. In addition they should strive for continous improvement. This process of can best be envisaged by the management cycle as can be seen in the picture below. It consists of the following steps:

• Provide business direction
• Characterize the risks in all phases of the product life cycle
• Plan for, and execute actions to prevent/minimize risks
• Monitor the progress
• Review
• Take corrective and preventive actions
• Provide for business direction

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As mentioned above, in the chapter on Managing Product Stewardship, the key element is risk management. The purpose of risk management is to ensure that no chemical or process directly related to manufacturing, transport, use or disposal, presents any unacceptable risks to people or the environment, and that any risks that do exist are reduced to the lowest practical level. The chapter explains the principle of Risk Management, requirements in the Program and some guidance on how to implement.

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This chapter addresses the importance of an effective communication. It covers two main aspects:

• Communication and dissemination of SHE related information for those who are involved in the product life cycle
• Communication and implementation of EFMA's Product Stewardship Program.

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The building of effective partnership or collaboration between a fertilizer supplier and its customers, suppliers, hauliers, distributors, and others involved in the supply chain is a key aspect of Product Stewardship. The ultimate objective is to extend the recognition of the positive contribution of Product Stewardship to all those involved in the product's life cycle.This also applies to the contacts with the authorities and regulators, and with the scientific community, to ensure that the information being used for the development of regulations and information to the general public are based on science and correct risk assessment.

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This page lists all for the fertilizer industry relevant European legislation and in addition all the guidance documents, handbooks and leaflets which has been issued by EFMA and which are part of EFMA's requirements in the Product Stewardship Program. They can be accessed directly when the year of publication is known or by using the provided search tool. The documents are all linked to the relevant text in the program this to enable the reader find the associated EU legislation and EFMA guidance documents.

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This page provides the reader with a couple of simple questions and answers regarding EFMA's Product Stewardship initiative.

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This page provides you with links to several websites giving for the fertilizer industry important information.

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