SINCE 1999, the International Council Chemical Associations'(ICCA) Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) has supported high quality scientific research to address the demands of decision markers and the public to better understand the potential impacts of chemicals on human health and the environment.

The LRI is a global program implemented through three ICCA member organizations - the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) , the American Chemistry Council (ACC) , and the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA). Through the ICCA, these three regional LRI research programs support complementary areas of research that target the science-policy interface to improve chemical safety and reduce uncertainty.

Looking to the future, the growth of the chemical industry in the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Africa during the past decade increases the potential for broader global participation in the mission of the LRI program.