PCMA, ACC sign MoU

LAHORE: The Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers’ Association (PCMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) to manage certification of the global Responsible Care Program “RC 14001” within Pakistan, a statement said on Tuesday.

The MoU was signed by Zubair F Tufail, chairman and Iqbal Kidwai, secretary general of PCMA, whereas, on behalf of the ACC, Debra Phillips, vice president of its Sustainability and Market Outreach Division signed thedocument.

PCMA secretary general said responsible care was the global chemical industry’s joint programme for safety of environment and human health, through which the participating national and regional trade associations had agreed to conform to the International Council of Chemical Associations’ (ICCA) Responsible Care Fundamental Features and established timelines for implementation.