The Responsible Care Global Charter (RCGC) and the Global Product Strategy (GPS) are programmes developed by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) as part of its commitment to the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). The objective of the programmes is to enhance stewardship best practices within the industry and throughout the product chain. The Responsible Care Global Charter reflects a commitment by 53 industry associations. About 80 per cent of the world’s 110 top chemical producers and a total of 155 companies are subscribed to the Charter. ICCA recently extended the Responsible Care network to include Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, established a pilot project with Chinese national companies, and is actively exploring an initiative within the Gulf region.