7 CODES OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

Responsible Care 7 Codes of Management Practice

ICC evaluates seven Codes of Management Practice for RC Logo eligibility, with a voluntary Security Code introduced in 2019:

1. Process Safety Code:
   Focuses on controlling physical facility risks through robust management systems, with community involvement to enhance process safety performance.
2. Employee Health and Safety Code:
   Aims to protect employee health and safety by proactively identifying and addressing workplace hazards through effective management practices.
3. Pollution Prevention Code:
   Targets minimization of environmental impact by reducing waste at the source, encouraging reuse/recycling, and exceeding compliance requirements.
4. Emergency Response Code:
   Ensures risk assessment, planning, and stakeholder training for effective response to chemical emergencies impacting communities and employees.
5. Distribution Code:
   Mitigates risks during transport, storage, and handling of chemicals across all modes and facilities throughout the supply chain.
6. Product Safety and Stewardship Code:
   Promotes responsible communication and management of chemical product risks across the lifecycle, ensuring safe use and handling.
7. Security Code:
   Safeguards chemicals and facilities from intentional harm by preventing unauthorized access, misuse, or diversion of hazardous materials.