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OECD Issues Best Practice Guide on Chemical Data Sharing Between Companies
On 25 September 2025, the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its Best
Practice Guide on Chemical Data Sharing Between Companies. The guide aims
to help organisations share chemical information efficiently and responsibly, thereby
supporting regulatory compliance, innovation, and safety across the supply
chain.
Practical Recommendations for
Industry
Developed as part of the OECD’s
ongoing work on chemicals management, the guide provides practical
recommendations for companies on how to exchange data while protecting
confidential business information and respecting intellectual property rights.
It outlines key principles to improve transparency, data quality, and trust
between participating companies.
Promoting Efficiency and
Collaboration
The publication highlights
various data-sharing models, such as consortia, data intermediaries, and
databanks, and describes governance structures and agreements that can
facilitate collaboration. It also addresses challenges related to data format
harmonisation, ownership, and the handling of sensitive information.
By promoting effective data
sharing, the OECD aims to reduce the duplication of testing, lower industry costs,
and accelerate chemical risk assessments. Improved cooperation is expected to
benefit both large and small enterprises, helping them meet regulatory
obligations, such as those under REACH and similar global frameworks.
The Best Practice Guide on
Chemical Data Sharing Between Companies is available here.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from OECD.
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