Chemicals management

Policy issues Chemicals management

Background paper on chemicals management

Need to integrate chemicals management into national planning and sustainable development strategies

It should be noted that, in connection with the theme of chemicals management, documents UNEP GCSS.IX 6 and Add.1 contain information on the process for the development of a strategic approach to international chemicals management, as requested by decision 23 9 (Chemicals management), paragraph 12.

Alternatively, such a discussion could take place at a broader level, including all institutions involved in international chemicals management, and considering larger segments of the chemicals industry.

Chemicals management is thus a very timely topic for the ministerial consultations.

CBRN Programme envisages roundtables that support the management of the Programme.

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The Customs Administration also implements the ratified document of WCO, No. L13 dated 29 May 2002, on the list of banned chemical materials or chemical materials subject to special regulations

In mobilizing resources for borrowing countries, the World Bank integrates chemicals management considerations into its Country Assistance Strategies.

Moreover, the National Ozone Offices generally operate outside the framework of chemicals management in most countries.

In evaluating whether an existing mechanism (or operational entity) may be suitable for the Rotterdam Convention, these additional criteria might be considered

E. Processing information regarding the removal of chemicals and forwarding it to the Chemical Review Committee (article 9)

Background papers for the ministerial level consultations on energy and environment for development, chemicals management as well as tourism and the environment

This will usually require enhanced interdepartmental cooperation and the elevation of chemicals management as a priority in national planning tools.

Measures to integrate chemicals management into strategies for development assistance, sustainable development and poverty reduction papers would be important to underpin the more effective direction of resources for chemical safety activities.

If so, then the CTC would appreciate receiving an outline thereof within the summary.

Environmental, economic, social, health and labour aspects of chemical safety, Agricultural and industrial chemicals,

Adaptation of the IPCS ILO International Chemical Control Toolkit to the GHS

E. Listing of chemicals in Annex III

Establishment of a GEF chemicals management focal area with new and additional funds may be the most appropriate way forward.

The chemical library can consist in simple terms of a series of stored chemicals.

It is anticipated that the International Conference on Chemicals Management, having adopted SAICM, will refer it to the governing bodies of relevant intergovernmental organizations for consideration.

Recalling decisions SS.VII 3 of 15 February 2002, 22 4 IV of 7 February 2003 and 23 9 II of 25 February 2005 of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on the development of a Strategic Approach, as endorsed by the World Summit on Sustainable Development in September 2002 and the United Nations World Summit in September 2005,

Determination of existing trade in chemicals

First meeting of the Chemical Review Committee

C. Banned or severely restricted chemicals

The Chemical Review Committee considered the working procedures for the determination of ongoing trade in chemicals (UNEP FAO RC CRC.1 8) and noted that the procedure had worked well for the Interim Chemical Review Committee.

During the third session of the Committee, following an initial discussion in plenary, the President introduced a revised draft of the high level declaration which she had prepared, reflecting comments made at that session.

Other imports include chemicals, manufactured goods, and petroleum.

(ii) Chemical weapons and related materials

Preparation and adoption of resolutions for the Conference

Responses concerning future import of a chemical

It is one of the chemicals covered by the Rotterdam Convention.

report of the Chemical Review Committee

Issues arising out of the first meeting of the Chemical Review Committee

Operational procedures for the Chemical Review Committee working procedures and policy guidance

A Chemical Review Committee task group would be established.

(b) Confirmation of experts designated for the Chemical Review Committee

Confirmation of experts designated for the Chemical Review Committee

UNICRI launched the Programme Strengthening International Cooperation to Combat Illicit Trafficking and Criminal Use of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Material (CBRN).

Programmes in chemicals, waste and environmental democracy

Rules of procedure for the Conference of the Parties.

Procedure concerning removal of chemicals from Annex III