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Phasing out refers to the principle to avoid as far as possible the sale of or the use of a (chemical) product, considered to pose a risk to humans or the environment. Ideally they can be replaced by products that are assumed to be less hazardous. (Source: drafted)

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retrait progressif
Russian
поэтапная ликвидация
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eliminación
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التخلص التدريجي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Phasing out

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Montreal Protocol
Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
Minamata Convention on Mercury