Background
The Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) was established by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in 1999 to demonstrate its commitment to advance scientific understanding of the potential impact of chemicals on human health and the environment. By design, the LRI research program does not focus on specific chemicals
but rather identifies broad areas of scientific investigation that are relevant to the chemistry industry and society. The LRI is an extension of the ACC Responsible Care® initiative, the chemical industry’s global voluntary commitment to continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety and security performance.
ACC LRI is part of a global LRI program that is under the auspices of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) and includes LRI programs supported by the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) and the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA). Through the ICCA, these independently managed LRI research programs support complementary areas of scientific investigation under the broader goal of understanding the effects of chemicals on humans, wildlife and the environment. The pioneering research of the LRI promotes improvements in the way that industry, academia and government evaluate chemicals.
Principles
The following principles form the core of the global LRI research program:
- Scientific Excellence. The best research proposals and most-qualified scientists will be selected for funding through a peer-reviewed competition that is open to all applicants.
- Transparency and Communication of Results. The research process will be conducted openly and the results will be publicly available.
- Fair and Unbiased Conduct. Potential conflicts of interest will be rigorously evaluated and monitored so that sponsored research is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.
- Relevance to the Chemical Industry. Research directions will be identified to address questions and concerns from the chemical industry regarding health and environmental impacts of chemicals.
For further information on the LRI program, please contact:
Tina Bahadori, D.Sc., Managing Director, Long-Range Research Initiative
American Chemistry Council (ACC)
E-mail: tina_bahadori@americanchemistry.com
http://www.americanchemistry.com/LRI
Bruno Hubesch, LRI Manager
European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) Research & Innovation
E-mail: BHU@cefic.be
http://www.cefic-lri.org/
Masatoshi Kumamoto, Long-Range Research Initiative
Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA)
E-mail: mkumamoto@jcia-net.or.jp
http://www.nikkakyo.org/English/organizations/lri/index.php3/
