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  UNEP Post 2015 Note

Its depletion has led to heightened exposure to UV-B radiation increasing the risk of skin cancer, cataracts and suppression of the immune system. (...) Controls implemented under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer have enabled the global community to avoid millions of cases of fatal skin cancer and tens of millions of cases of non-fatal skin cancer and cataracts. For example, the United States estimates that by the year 2065, efforts to protect the ozone layer will have prevented more than 6.3 million skin cancer deaths in the nation and saved an estimated US$4.2 trillion in healthcare costs over the period 1990–2065.

Score: 1732084.2 - https://sdgs.un.org/sites/defa...Note%2520%25233%2520Health.pdf

  The Sun, our well-being and health | World Meteorological Organization

Overexposure to sunlight causes harmful effects on the skin, eyes, and immune system. Experts believe that four out of five cases of skin cancer could be prevented, as UV damage is mostly avoidable. (...) Often not all of the sun damage will be fully repaired by the body's defence system, so it will gradually cause skin ageing over the years and may lead to skin cancer. (...) Thanks to measures taken under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer has been halted. 

Score: 1697390.2 - https://public.wmo.int/en/sun-our-well-being-and-health

  Simple test promises early diagnosis of debilitating skin disease

Simple test promises early diagnosis of debilitating skin disease Global Regions WHO Regional websites Africa Americas South-East Asia Europe Eastern Mediterranean Western Pacific When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. (...) Thin-layer chromatography is a commonly used technique in chemistry for identifying compounds in a given mixture. But in this test, researchers used boronate-assisted fluoroscent thin-layer chromatography (F-TLC) to selectively detect mycolactone when visualized with ultraviolet light.

Score: 1545412.7 - https://www.who.int/news/item/...s-of-debilitating-skin-disease

  Children suffer most from the effects of ozone depletion

An estimated 66 000 deaths occur annually from melanoma and other skin cancers /2 . The cause of many of these skin cancers is ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun. (...) The new package will help children, their families and educators protect children from the risks of developing malignant and non-malignant skin cancers, cataracts and other UV-caused conditions. (...) Moreover cataract susceptibility has nothing to do with the skin type and people living close to the equator are most likely to be affected,” added Dr Repacholi.

Score: 1527569.3 - https://www.who.int/news/item/...the-effects-of-ozone-depletion

  Ultraviolet radiation

The amount of UV radiation from the sun that hits the Earth’s surface depends on several factors, including the sun’s height in the sky, latitude, cloud cover, altitude, the thickness of the ozone layer and ground reflection. Reductions in the ozone layer due to human-created pollution increase the amount of UVA and UVB that reaches the surface. (...) In humans, increased UV exposure can cause skin cancers, cataracts and immune system damage.       Prevention The rise in the number of cases of skin cancer over the past decades is strongly related to increased exposure to the sun during outdoor activities and to artificial sources of UV radiation such as sunlamps and tanning beds.

Score: 1512588.4 - https://www.who.int/health-topics/ultraviolet-radiation

  C:\heilandt\WP_07\MEETINGS\1999_11\doc_e\1999_I01.PDF

They must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects of the skin provided these do not affect the general appearance of the fruit, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package. (...) The stalk may be missing, provided the skin is not damaged. - defects in shape - defects in development - defects in colouring - skin defects are, however, allowed for each fruit, within the following limits which must not extend over more than: - 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape - 2.5 cm2 total surface area for other defects, including slightly discoloured bruising, with the exception of speckles scab (Venturia inaequalis), which must not extend over more than 1 cm2 cumulative in area. (...) For apples, 25 per cent by number or weight of stemless fruit, provided there is no injury to the skin in the stem cavity. However, there shall be no percentage limitations for stemless fruit of the Granny Smith variety provided there is no injury to the skin in the stem cavity.

Score: 1507461 - https://unece.org/fileadmin/DA...gs/wp.07/document/1999_i01.pdf

  C:\heilandt\WP_07\MEETINGS\1999_11\doc_e\1999_I02.PDF

The following defects may be allowed, provided the citrus fruit retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation: FFV-14: Citrus Fruit -5- - defect in shape - defect in colouring - rough skin - skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets, etc. - healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing, damage from handling, etc. - superficial healed skin alterations - slight and partial detachment of the pericarp for oranges (which is allowed for satsumas, clementines, and other mandarin varieties and their hybrids). (...) Presentation The citrus fruit may be presented: (a) arranged in regular layers in the package packages. This presentation is compulsory for the "Extra" Class. (...) (b) not arranged in regular layers in packages or in bulk bins. This type of presentation is only allowed for Classes I and II.

Score: 1459387.3 - https://unece.org/fileadmin/DA...gs/wp.07/document/1999_i02.pdf

  TRADE/WP.7/GE.11/2005/9

PROPOSAL FOR A UNECE STANDARD FOR TURKEY MEAT CARCASES AND PARTS. CHAPTER 6 : NOTE / BY THE SECRETARIAT

Score: 1459333 - daccess-ods.un.org/acce...TRADE/WP.7/GE.11/2005/9&Lang=E

  ECE/TRADE/C/WP.7/2006/6

UNECE RECOMMENDATION FOR PEACHES AND NECTARINES : NOTE / BY THE SECRETARIAT

Score: 1455196.3 - daccess-ods.un.org/acce...ECE/TRADE/C/WP.7/2006/6&Lang=E

  ECE/TRADE/WP.7/GE.11/2005/9/REV.1

REVISION OF THE DRAFT UNECE STANDARD FOR TURKEY MEAT CARCASES AND PARTS. CHAPTER 6 / SUBMITTED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Score: 1453148.6 - daccess-ods.un.org/acce...WP.7/GE.11/2005/9/REV.1&Lang=E