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Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework

What is Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework?

Cefic's Responsible Care Management Framework for the European chemical industry: what companies, national associations, Cefic and ICCA each do, the six Global Charter elements turned into management processes with four maturity levels, and the Responsible Care KPI set, mapped to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, EMAS and RC 14001. It comprises 30 controls organised across 8 domains, and applies in Europe.

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What is Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework?
Cefic's Responsible Care Management Framework for the European chemical industry: what companies, national associations, Cefic and ICCA each do, the six Global Charter elements turned into management processes with four maturity levels, and the Responsible Care KPI set, mapped to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, EMAS and RC 14001.
How many controls does Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework have?
Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework contains 30 controls organized across 8 domains.
Where does Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework apply?
Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework applies in Europe. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework is covered here?
This page covers Cefic Responsible Care Management Framework, revised May 2025 (first published June 2019; webtool launched November 2020).

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