IFCS/APRM/11-04
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Inter-Governmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)
Asia-Pacific Small Group Regional Planning Meeting
November 22-23, 2004
Manila, Philippines
1.0
Opening
The IFCS Vice-President for Asia-Pacific, Dr. Antonio S. Lopez, Undersecretary
of Health, Philippines welcomed the participants to the meeting. He noted that
this the first time that the Philippines is hosting the Regional meeting since the
country has been designated as IFCS Vice-President for the region. Dr. Lopez in
his Opening Remarks recognized the intrinsic nature of the Asia-Pacific region
which is characterized by a rich diversity of populations and cultures, a unique
geography and countries at various stages of social and economic development.
The VP also proposed to strongly advocate for the IFCS initiatives on acutely
toxic pesticides, childrens’ environmental health; and occupational safety and
health noting the pressing concerns and problems relative to the aforementioned
initiatives in the region.
The small group meeting was convened by the IFCS-VP for the AP region since
sufficient funds are not yet available to convene a Regional Meeting, comprising
the regional FSC representatives and other interested countries and parties.
Dr. Myrna Cabotaje (PHI), IFCS Vice-President for AP introduced the participants
to the meeting which included government, non-government organization,
industry and international governmental representatives to the meeting.
2.0
Adoption of the Agenda and Opening of the Session
Dr. Cabotaje presented the proposed agenda for the meeting which was
subsequently adopted. A copy of the agenda and the list of participants are
enclosed in Annex A.
3.0
Overview of the IFCS
Dr. Sara Bjorkquist and Dr. Judy Stober presented an overview of the IFCS and
the status of the IFCS and chemical safety management initiatives in the AsiaPacific Region, respectively The report included an update on the ratification of
the Stockholm and Rotterdam conventions in the region.
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4.0
Children’s Environmental Health (CEH)
Dr. Irma Makalinao, FSC-IFCS, discussed the unique vulnerabilities of children to
various environmental exposures. She likewise informed the group that during a
meeting on CEH held in Bangkok, Thailand in CY 2003, priority concerns for the
region that were identified included metals (mercury, arsenic and lead),
pesticides, air pollution, environmental tobacco smoke, drinking water
contamination and substance abuse. She also cited the lack of toxicity data,
safety factor component and incomplete toxicity studies for chronic and low dose
exposures especially in the regulation and use of pesticides.
Priority areas identified included education and information sharing using the
clearing-house concept among MDs and paramedical personnel on pediatric
environmental health. There was a recommendation for 2-3 countries (PHI,
Mal) to adopt and implement the EHC risk assessment methodology (WHO) to
evaluate the exposure of chemicals among children which is expected to be
released in 2005. Countries adopting the recommendation are expected to take
the lead and share the applicability of the resource methodology as well as
obtain insights on lessons learned with other Asian countries.
Mr. Teruyoshi Ehara (JPN) provided information on their experience pertaining to
the mercury contamination of Minamata Bay which affected the livelihood and
health of the people. Dr. Stober suggested that the IFCS VP for AP obtain an
update on the global mercury programme from UNEP.
5.0
Globally Harmonized System
Mr. Tsuneyuki Ito, JETRO-Manila Office presented the GHS capacity building
initiatives for ASEAN countries in the region. He informed that member
economies of the APEC region agreed in May, 2002 to implement the GHS by
the end of 2006, on a voluntary basis. Dr. John Haines of UNITAR also informed
of the agency’s plan to support GHS initiatives in the region in terms of
methodology, training, capacity building and financial assistance for 3 Asian
countries. UNITAR would also sponsor a workshop at the sub-regional (ASEAN)
level in CY 2005
It was agreed upon that private-public partnership with industry can provide
additional resources for this initiative. Private sector participation is also
encouraged through JETRO-assisted technical training programs in the region
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Action points included the following (a) clarification as to the focal point agency in
Japan as it was noted that several agencies were involved in the GHS
implementation (particularly on GHS reporting), (b) submit a request to UN ECE
subcommittee on GHS during the December, 2004 meeting to reach out to the
members of the region to raise awareness and inform on GHS.
UNITAR has a multi-donor project to provide resources to promote
implementation of GHS in at least two more countries; the process for applying
will be shared through the national focal point to the designated committee.
6.0
Occupational Health and Safety
Dr. Dulce-Estrella Gust, Executive Director of the Occupational Safety and
Health Center-Department of Labor and Employment, Philippines presented the
Chemical Safety in OSH Policies and Programmes initiated by the agency in
collaboration and partnership within and among member countries in the ASEAN
region.
Priority areas include information and technical services on OSH, medical
surveillance and quantitative risk assessment which Japan was requested to lead
in the training programs in the region.
Dr. Rocky Rowe (Croplife), provided information on industry initiatives specifically
those on Responsible Care and indicated that the CropLife International member
companies were committed to the FAO Code of Conduct on the distribution and
use of pesticides which formed part of their membership requirements together
with offer to provide all parties with the CropLife Product Stewardship guidelines.
Dr. Stober reminded the group that the AP region needs to identify the specific
activities and initiatives that countries and others wish to cooperate on for the
implementation of the priorities of action ; the activities should focus on those that
can be undertaken and/or accomplished before Forum V.
Action Points: Utilize the existing regional structures and cooperation through the
ASEAN OSHNET and JICA third Country Programme for fostering regional
cooperation and linkages.
7.0
Capacity Building/Widening Gap
Dr. Desiree Narvaez, FP-Phils., presented the Widening Gap initiatives of the
IFCS. Primarily, countries and donor agencies are encouraged to integrate
chemical safety issues into poverty reduction strategies, development assistance
packages and national sustainable development strategies.
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There was a recommendation from the group to prepare a statement/resolution
from the delegates to communicate/convey IFCS and related issues during the
ADB/WHO/UNEP sponsored High Level Meeting on Health and the Environment
to be held in Manila from November 24-26, 2004.
Action Points included the following; (a) proposals to improved coordination
between and among agencies through participatory mechanism, (b) development
of the national profiles using GEF funds under the POPs enabling activity and ,
(c) campaign among countries lagging in terms of ratification of international
conventions and (d) disseminate information on the international conventions to
specific countries as may be recommended by public interest groups (e.g the
island groups, Cambodia, etc.)
8.0
INFOCAP
Dr. Suchata Jinachitra (THAI), presented the thought starter on the INFOCAP to
advocate for the use of the network in the region not only for information
resource but integrated in the capacity building and development process. This
will require a new mechanism both at the national and international levels.
International activity may include active participation in the INFOCAP to bridge
the widening gap while national activity would be made an integral part of
National Profile development.
Dr. Bjorkquist (IFCS) and Dr. Romeo Quijano (PAN) provided an overview on the
existing INFOCAP network for the Sound Management of Chemicals which can
be accessed through the website (www.infocap.info) . Additional information may
be obtained through IFCS-WHO in Geneva.
Action Points included the following: (a) Identification of focal points/network
point of contact to coordinate activities within the country (b) take the opportunity
to present INFOCAP during international meetings in order to reach-out to other
countries, (c) weblinks and data-sharing for collaborative action will be
spearheaded by the public interest groups, (d) for the AP region to consider a
joint training seminar at the national or sub-regional level to increase awareness
and utilization on INFOCAP.(e) It was recommended that information on the
current status of various capacity building work initiated in each country be
reflected under the INFOCAP (i.e. Updating of the national profile of Thailand,
current work done by governments on the ratification of the Stockholm/Rotterdam
Conventions, etc.), for ready reference. (f) approach the European Union for
additional assistance, awareness raising and training for the region
9.0
Introduction of Day 2 session
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Dr. Lynn Panganiban (PHI), Moderator for the day presented the main outcomes
from Day 1.
10.0
Acutely Toxic Pesticides
Dr. Romeo Quijano, PAN, presented the Forum IV recommendations on Acutely
Toxic Pesticides specifically in terms of policy, regulatory and community actions.
Dr. Nida Besbelli outlined the international agreements, programs, instruments
and global initiatives on acutely toxic pesticides.
Dr. Rocky Rowe of CropLife stated that the Forum IV recommendations would
cover all crop protection products and highlighted the FAO Code of Conduct as
the way forward in pesticide management. Dr. Rowe also announced that
CropLife was prepared to hold a multi-stakeholder workshop in the Asia-Pacific
region through 2005 in order to consider alternatives, options and solutions in
responding to pesticide poisoning incidents.
Action Points: (a) Proposed partnerships and linkages between and among
countries in terms of policy, regulatory and community actions for acutely toxic
pesticides. (b) Regional agreements for a community-based surveillance,
reporting and monitoring of poisoning incidents affecting workers and
communities would be undertaken by an adhoc group composed of Thailand,
Philippines, IPEN and CropLife.or study the magnitude of Asia - Pacific regional
problem on Acutely Toxic Pesticides by analysing existing data and information.
(c) Another important agreement is on the expansion of awareness raising and
promoting education, training appropriate to the public, health workers,
agricultural workers and the communities (PHI, CHN, CropLife and IPEN).
11.0
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)
Ms. Shen Yingwa (CHN), discussed the overview of SAICM Preparatory
Committee Meetings 1 and 2 held in Bangkok and Nairobi, respectively. She
outlined the proposed high-level declaration, for consideration and presentation
for discussion in the next SAICM PREPCOM meeting.
Action Points: (a) Preparation for the AP intersession SAICM meeting to be held
before PrepCom3 re: review possible role of IFCS in the implementation,
monitoring and operationalization of SAICM. (b) areas emphasized for
incorporation in SAICM include industrial chemicals, science and research, and
chemicals affecting the family (e.g. illegal drugs including clandestine
laboratories, etc.)
12.0
Chemical Weapons Convention/Illegal Traffic
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Dr. MacArthur Corsino (PHI) presented the overview on the Chemical Weapons
Convention which was opened for signature in January of 1993 with 130 states
as signatories. Presently, 167 states have been able to ratify the Convention.
Action Point: Request support from the OPCW to supplement funds for subregional workshops on GHS for other countries other than ASEAN
13.0
Summary of the Action Points, Consensus and Agreements
Realizing that countries are in various levels of involvement, mostly in
awareness raising, hence the importance of this face to face meeting
PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED
REGIONAL INITIATIVES/
CONSENSUS
Ad Hoc
Group
1.
Establish community-based
surveillance, reporting and
monitoring of poisoning
incidents affecting workers
and the communities
Thailand
Philippines
(coord)
IPEN
Croplife
Expand awareness raising,
and promote education, training
appropriate to the public,
training health care workers,
agricultural workers
and the communities
Philippines
China
CropLife
IPEN
(coord)
Study the magnitude of Asia–
Pacific regional problem on
ATP by analysing existing
Data and information.
Thailand
IPEN
Awareness raising and sharing
Information through the VP
For Asia-Pacific
Thailand
Philippines
Acutely Toxic Pesticides
2. Children’s Environmental
Health
Example given:
Thailand national Action Plan/
Japan/JETRO management of
mercury emission to the environment
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Integrate Children’s envi.
Malaysia
Health focusing on chemical safety
in the medical curriculum
Philippines
IPEN
THAILAND
VIETNAM
3. Occupational Safety and Health
4.
Widening Gap
Utililization of the existing
ASEAN-OSHNET/Third
Country training program
Philippines
for training
Malaysia
(OSHNET)
Japan
(Hazard
assessment)
CropLife
Statement to the High level
ADB/UNEP/WHO meeting
on health and environment
(to be
discussed in
the UNEP
mtg)
- Health and environment should
cooperate in developing ways
that chemical management
capacity building can be included
in development assistance and
poverty reduction strategies
Countries should be encouraged
to prepare /update their national
profile through the Stockhollm
Convention (using GEF funds)
Tools:
1. Globally Harmonized System
Awareness on GHS
Japan
- to be bring the concern
UNITAR
of the ASIA Pacific on need
to increase awareness of GHS
to the UN ECE sub committee
meeting in Dec. 2004
(info on the activities of the committee
with Japan as official representative;
UNITAR to do it formally)
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request support from the OPCW to
supplement funds for sub-regional
workshops for other countries other
than ASEAN
UNITAR has a multi donor
project to provide resources
to promote implementation
of GHS in at least two more
countries; the process for
applying will be shared through
the national focal point ad to
the designated sub-committee
UNITAR to do a workshop at the
sub-regional level in 2005 (ASEAN)
2.
INFOCAP
Identification national points of
contact through the national
IFCS focal point
Philippines
Promote/encourage awareness
and participation
in the region
Japan
Establishing weblinks and
Data sharing for collaborative
Action for public interest NGOs
PAN Phil
Region to consider joint training Japan
seminar at national or subIPEN
regional level to increase
awareness and utilization
on INFOCAP
ensure that all countries have
submitted information to INFOCAP
particularly their national profile,
if it is not yet completed indicate
status
14.0
Close of the Meeting
Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert, IFCS President thanked the participants for
their active participation and inputs to the Regional Action Plan.
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DIRECTORY OF PARTICIPANTS
IFCS ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL MEETING
22-23 November 2004
Manila
National Focal Points/Representatives
CHINA
MS. SHEN YINGWA
Deputy Director
State Environmental Protection Administration
Chemical Registration Center of SEPA
8 Dayangfang, Anwai,
Beijing 100012
P.R.China
Tel No:
+86-10-8491 5168
Fax No::
+86-10-8491 5168
E-mail address: shenyw@crc-sepa.org.cn
JAPAN
MR. TERUYOSHI EHARA
Deputy Director, Office of Chemical Safety
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, LABOR AND WELFARE
1-2-2 Kasumegaseki, Chyoda-ku/Tokyo, 1008916
JAPAN
TEL NO: +81 03 35952298
FAX NO: +81 0335938913
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ehara-teruyoshi@mhlw.go.jp
PHILIPPINES
DR. ANTONIO S. LOPEZ
Undersecretary of Health
Department of Health
Manila
Telefax: +632 7814353
E-mail: useclopez@yahoo.com, useclopez@co.doh.gov.ph
DR. MYRNA C. CABOTAJE
Director
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Department of Health
Manila
Telefax:+6327117846
E-mail: mccabotaje@co.doh.gov.ph
DR. DESIREE M. NARVAEZ
Medical Officer VII
Environmental and Occupational Health Office
National Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Department of Health
Manila
Tel No. +632 7329966
E-mail: dmnarvaez@co.doh.gov.ph
SINGAPORE
MS. ROHAYA SAHAROM
Senior Engineer
Pollution Control Department
National Environment Agency
Singapore
Tel No: (+65) 67319654
Fax No: (+65) 67319651
e-mail: rohaya_saharom@nea.gov.sg
THAILAND
MS. PORNPIT SILKAVUTE
IFCS National Focal Point
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road, Muang District
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel No. +66 2 590 7300-1
Fax No: +66 2 591 8483/66 2590 7287
E-mail: pornpit@health.moph.go.th
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MRS. SUCHATA JINACHITRA
Assistant Director
The Thailand Research Fund
14th floor, SM Tower,979/17-21
Paholyothin Road, Samsaen-nai, Phayathai,
Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel No: +66-2298-0455 ext 107
Fax No: +66 2298-0476
E-mail: suchata@trf.or.th
MS NISA KAEWKAEMTHONG
Program Officer for Public Well Being Division
The Thailand Research Fund
14th floor, SM Tower,979/17-21
Praholyothin Road, Samsaen-nai, Phayathai,
Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel No: +66-2298-0455 ext 121
Fax No: +66 2298-0455 ext 210
E-mail: NISA@trf.or.th
MS. AMORNRAT LEENANITHIKUL
Observer, Pharmacist
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Tel No;+66-25907298
Fax No:+66-25908483
E-mail:arlk274@fda.moph.go.th
MS. THANAPORN SATTAPUTH
Observer, Pharmacist
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Tel No;+66-25907298
Fax No:+66-25908483
E-mail: adler@fda.moph.go.th
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InterGovernmental Organizations:
DR. SUWIT WIBULPOLPRASERT
IFCS President
Office of the Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 590 1122
Fax : +66 2 591 8513
E-mail: suwit@health.moph.go.th
DR. JOHN HAINES
Senior Special Fellow
UNITAR/CWM;Palais Des Nations CH-1211,Geneva10;
Switzerland
Telephone:+41-22-9178470
Fax No: +41-229178047
E-Mail: hainesj@eurospan,com
DR. JUDY STOBER
Executive Secretary
IFCS
World Health Organization
Geneva Switzerland
Tel No:
+41227913650/3873
Fax No:
+41227914875
e-mail: ifcs@who.int, stober@who.int
MS. SARA BJORKQUIST
Programme Officer
IFCS Secretariat
World Health Organization
20 Avenue, Appia
Geneva, Switzerland
Tel No:
Fax No:
e-mail:
4122 7914333
bjokquists@who.int
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Science NGO
DR. IRMA MAKALINAO
Asia-Pacific Association of Medical Toxicologists
c/o Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
College of Medicine
UP-Manila
Tel No: +632 5264248/5218251
Fax No: +632 5264248
E-mail: docirma@mydestiny.net
Public Interest NGOs
ROMEO F. QUIJANO
President
Pesticide Action Network Philippines
L2 B30 Salomentan St.
BF Executive Village, Las Piñas City
1740 Philippines
Tel No:
e-mail:
63-2 8050585
63-2 5261816
romyquij@yahoo.com, healtoxins@yahoo.com
JAYAKUMAR CHELATON
Director
THANAL-IPEN
L-14, Jawahar, Nagar, Kawdiar, Trivandrum, Kerala
India,695-003
Tel No:+91-471-2727150
Fax No: +91-471-27-27150
e-mail: jayakumar@thanal.org
Manny C. Calonzo
Assistant Coordinator
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAA)
Unit 320, Eagle Court, 26 Matalino St. QC
Tel No: +632-9290376
Fax No:
+6324364733
E-mail: manny.gaia@no-burn.org
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Industry Associations
MR. TSUNEYUKI ITO
Director
JETRO
Manila
Tel No:
Fax No:
+632 8924376
+632 8187490
Mr. Naoshi Sugawara
General Manager
Chemicals Management Department
Japan Chemical Industry Association
Sumitomo Rokko Bldg.
1-4-1 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0033, Japan
TEL: 03-3297-2567
FAX: 03-3297-2606
E-mail: nsugawara@jcia-net.or.jp
MR. CHAVENG CHAO
Secretary General
Chemicals Industry Club
Federation of Thai Industries
Tel No: +66 22327040
Fax No: +66 28377810
E-mail: chaveng.chao.cc@bayer-ag.de
MR. ROCKY ROWE
International Chemical Policy Manager
Croplife International
143, Ave., Louise, Brussels 1050, Belgium
Tel No:
Fax No:
e-mail:
+32 2541 1668 / +44 1235 772956
+32 2542 0419
rocky@croplife.org/ rocky.rowe@btopenworld.com
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Observers:
Dr. Dulce Estrella-Gust
Executive Director
Occupational Safety and Health Center
North Avenue, cor. Science Road Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No: +632 9286727
Fax No: +632 9296030
E-mail: oshcenter@oshc.dole.gov.ph
Dr. Agnes M. Tecson
Deputy Executive Director
Occupational Safety and Health center
North Avenue, cor, Science Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No: +632 9286727
Fax No: +632 9296030
E-mail: oshcenter@oshc.dole.gov.ph
Engr. Nelia G. Granadillos
Chief, Environment Control Division
Occupational safety and Health center
North Avenue, cor, Science Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No: +632 9242412
Fax No: +632 9296036
E-mail: oshcenter@oshc.dole.gov.ph
Engr. Erlinda Gonzales
Chief, Environment Management Specialist
Environmental Management Bureau
DENR Compound, Visayas Ave, QC
Tel No: +6329281225
Fax No: +6329281225
e-mail:erlinda_gonzales@emb.gov.ph
Ms. Angelita Brabante
Chief, Chemical Management Section
Environmental Management Bureau
DENR Compound, Visayas Ave.QC
Telefax No: 9268863
e-mail: angelita_brabante@yahoo.com
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Ms. Teresita Liao
Sr. EMS-Engineer II
Environmental Management Bureau
DENR Compound, Visayas Ave.QC
Telefax No: 9268863
E-mail: tpliao@asean-mail.com/drliao@earthdome.com
Dr. Christopher Silverio
Chief Science Research Specialist
Industrial technology Development Institute
Department of Science and Technology
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig, MM
Tel No:+632837-2071 loc.2207/2208
Fax No: 837-3071 loc 2208
e-mail: cms20001998@yahoo.com
Ms. Aida V. Ordas
Chief, Pesticides Regulatory Services Division
Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority
Ground Floor, FPA Building,
Bureau of Animal Industry Compound
Visayas Ave QC
Tel No: +632 9223368/9223362
Fax No: +6329223368/9200068
E-mail: adordas@hotmail.com
Ms.Susan May Calumpang
Director
Natinal Crop Protection Center, College of Agriculture
UP-Los Banos
Telefax:+6349-536-2409
e-mail: ncpcdo@laguna.net
Dr. Lynn Panganiban
Chief
National Poison Control and Information Service
Ward 14-A, Room 100 Philippine Gneral Hospital,
Taft Avenue, Manila
Tel No. +632 5241078
Fax No: +6325260062
e-mail: npcis@pacific.net.ph
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Atty. Domingo Bagaporo
OIC-Director
Board of Investments
Department of Trade and Industry
385 Gil Puyat Ave
Makati City
Tel No. +632 8868453
Fax No: +899-8893
e-mail: dibagaporo@boi.gov.ph
Ms. Angelita Arcellana
Division Chief
Board of Investments
Department of Trade and Industry
385 Gil Puyat Ave
Makati City
Tel No: +632899-8893/896-8453
Fax No: +6328998893
e-mailafarcellana@boi.gov.ph
Ms. Jennelyn V. Gatuz
Investment Specialist
Board of Investments
Industry and Investments Building,
385 Sen, Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City
Tel no: +6328968453
Fax No.+6328998893
E-mail:jvgatuz@boi.gov.ph
Ms. Josefina Catubig
Bureau of Customs
Port Area,Manila
Tel No:+6325278418
e-mail:josefinacatubig@yahoo.com
Atty Ronnie Silvestre
District Collector, Port of Manila
Bureau of Customs
Port Area, Manila
Tel No: +6325224204
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Fax No:+632 5272979
e-mail: rcs622@yahoo.com
Ms. Delia V. Morala
Principal Customs Appraiser
Section Chief, Chemicals Section
Bureau of Customs
Gate 3, Port Area
Tel No.+632-5278418
Fax No:+632-5302900
Ms. Maria Raquel Bajar
Acting Examiner
Bureau of Customs, Port of Manila
South Harbor, Manila
Tel No 09209119028
Ms. Lucille L. Yu
Customs Operation Officer III
Bureau fo Customs
Port of Manila-South Harbor
Tel No.09177957725
E-mail: lucilleyu@skyinet,net
Aimee Theresa Cabalo
Secretary General
Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Industriyang Kimika (SPIK)
Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines
Unit 2201, Cityland 10 Tower I,
6815 HV dela Costa St,. Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Tel No:
+632-812-9854
Fax No:
+632-8140970
E-mail address: info@spik-ph.org, acabalo@spik-ph.org
Maria Theresa B. Mendoza
DMO IV (Nurse VI)
DOH-NCHFD
Manila
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Tel No:
+632-742-8087
Fax No:
+632742-8091
E-mail address: mendozatet@yahoo.com
Florinda Vasques
Technical services Manager
Croplife Philippines/Bayer Cropscience
Bayerouse, Canlubang, Laguna
Tel No: +0917500806
E-mail: florence.vasquez@bayercropscience.com
Mary Jean Medina
Regulatory Affairs MGR-AP
Croplife-IFMC
4th flr. 111 Paseo de Roxas Bldg,
111Paseo de Roxas St., Makati City
Tel No: +632 8175546
Fax No:+632-8184185
E-mail: jean_medina@fmc.com
Simeon Cuyson
Executive Director
Croplife Phil Inc.
Unit 5E, Mapfre Asian Condo Center Madrigal
Business Park Ayala Alabang
Muntinlupa City
Tel No: +632 772-3992 to 93
E-mail: ed.croplife@axti.com
Engr. Ana Trinidad Francisco-Rivera
Supervising Health Program Officer
Environmental and Occupational Health Office
National Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Department of Health
Manila
Tel No: +6327329966
Fax No:+63217117846
E-mail: rivera_attf@yahoo.com, ifcs_aspac@yahoo.com,
aspac_ifcs@yahoo.com
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Dr. Cecille Magturo
Medical Specialist II
Environmental and Occupational Health Office
National Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Department of Health
Manila
Tel No: +6327329966
Fax No:+63217117846
Rene Timbang
Supervising Health Program Officer
Environmental and Occupational Health Office
National Center for Disease Prevention and Control
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IFCS/APRM/11-04
Draft Meeting Report
Inter-Governmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)
Asia-Pacific Small Group Meeting
22-23 November 2004
Aloha Hotel, Manila, Philippines
Programme
DAY 1
(Monday) November 22, 2004
8:30-9:00
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome Remarks
Undersecretary
Antonio S.
Lopez
Introduction of Participants
Dr. Myrna C. Cabotaje
Organizational Matters
- Designation of a rapporteur/moderator
- Adoption of agenda and time schedule
- Guidelines and procedures
9:00- 10:00
IFCS Overview And Progression
Dr. Judy Stober
Dr. Sara Bjorkquist
IFCS Secretariat, WHO
10:00-10:15
Chemicals & Children’s Health
Dr. Irma Makalinao,
APAMT-Science NGO
10:15-11:00
Discussion: Regional Action Points
11:00-11:30
Globally Harmonized System and Survey Results
Mr. Tsuneyuki Ito (JETRO)
Dr. John Haines (UNITAR)
11:30-12: 15 Discussion: Regional Action Points
Moderator: Dr.MCCabotaje(PHI)
Moderator: Dir. Domingo Bagaporo/
Ms. Angelita Arcellana (PHI)
12:30-2:00
Lunch Break
2:00- 2:15
2:15-3:00
Occupational Health and Safety
Discussion: Regional Action Points
Dr. Dulce E. Gust, (PHI)
Moderator: Dr.Teresita Cucueco (PHI)
3:00- 3:30
Capacity Building/ Widening Gap
Dr. Desiree M. Narvaez (PHI)
3:30- 3:45
Coffee Break
3:45-4:30
Discussion: Regional Action Points
Moderator: Dr. RQuijano (IPEN)
4:30-4:45
INFOCAP
Dr. Pornpit Silkavute (THAI)
Dr. Romeo Quijano (IPEN)
IFCS/APRM/11-04
Draft Meeting Report
4:45-5:30
(PHI)
6:00
Discussion: Regional Action Points
Moderator: Dr.LCPanganiban,
Reception/Dinner
OFFICER OF THE DAY: DR. DESIREE M. NARVAEZ (PHI)
DAY 2
(Tuesday) November 23, 2004
8:30-8:45
Recap of Day 1
Dr. Lynn Panganiban (PHI)
8:45-9:15
Acutely Toxic Pesticides
Dr. Romeo Quijano, IPEN
Dr. Nida Besbelli, WHO-IPCS
9:15-9:45
Discussion: Regional Action Points
Moderator: Ms Aida Ordas (PHI)
9:45-10:00
Coffee Break
10:00-10:15
Strategic Approach to
International Chemicals Mgt
MS. SHEN YINGWA (CHINA)
10:15-11:00
Discussion: Regional Action Points
Moderator:Ms .L Gonzales (PHI)
11:00-11:15 Convention on Chemical Weapons Dr. MacArthur Corsino (PHI)
11:15-12:00 Discussion: Regional action Points
Moderator: Ms. Teresita Liao (PHI)
12:00-1:30
Lunch Break
1:30-2:15
2:15-3:15
3:15-3:30
3:30-4:30
IFCS Progress Report Questionnaire
Regional Action Points Consensus and Agreements
Coffee Break
Future IFCS Meeting
Asia-Pacific Meeting – April 2005
Sub-Regional Meetings/Forum V – 2006
4:30-5:30
Closing Ceremonies
Officer of the Day:
Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert
IFCS President
DR. LYNN PANGANIBAN (PHI)
IFCS/APRM/11-04
Draft Meeting Report
Inter-governmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)
Asia-Pacific Small Group Meeting
22-23 November 2004
Aloha Hotel, Manila, Philippines
Rationale
The Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS) is a noninstitutional means of fostering cooperation in the promotion of chemical risk
assessment and the environmentally sound management of chemicals.
Representatives of governments, intergovernmental organizations
(IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seek consensus on actions to
achieve the implementation of Chapter 19 of the Agenda 21.
IFCS recognizes the role of all sectors of society in promoting the sound
management of chemicals.
The Bahia Declaration (IFCS Forum III) sets priorities for action beyond
2000 in which countries have to commit to:
Programme Area A:
Programme Area B:
Programme Area C:
Programme Area D:
Programme Area E:
Programme Area F:
Expanding and Acceleration Assessment of
Chemical Risks
Harmonization of Chemicals and Labellung of
Chemicals
Information Exchange on Toxic Chemicals and
Labelling of Chemical Risks
Establishment of Risk Reduction Programs
Strengthening of National Capabilities and
Capacities for Management of Chemicals
Prevention of Illegal International Traffic in Toxic
and Dangerous Goods
In addition, the IFCS Forum IV sets out recommendations in which countries are
urged to come up with action plans in the areas of:
Children’s Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Acutely Toxic Pesticides
Hazard Data Generation and Availabilities
Capacity Building Assistance
Addressing the Widening Gap
Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals
Illegal Traffic
Countries in the Asia-Pacific Region need to convene in order to agree on
regional priorities for action and come up with strategies and concrete measures on how
to meet such priorities.
IFCS/APRM/11-04
Draft Meeting Report
Objectives of the meeting
D.
1.
To identify and agree on Asia-Pacific priorities for action relative to IFCS
Forum III and the recommendations of IFCS Forum IV:
2.
To come up with regional strategies and concrete measures to attain the
priorities embodied in a Regional Action Plan; and
3.
To come up with regional mechanisms that will ensure support and
efficient working relationship among Asia-Pacific countries in the
implementation of the Regional Action Plan
Expected Output
IFCS Asia-Pacific Regional Action Plan (2005-2006)
E.
Operational Details
a.
Participants:
Asia-Pacific Forum Standing Committee Members
IFCS National Focal Points
Japan
Thailand
China
Philippines
Singapore
NGOs/IGOs: International Pesticides Action Network
Asia-Pacific Association of Medical Toxicologists
Japan Chemical Industry Association
Croplife, JETRO
Philippines:
Department of Health, Department of Agriculture,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Trade and
Industry, Department of Labor and Employment and
Department of Science and Technology, Department of
Finance, academe (UP-College of Medicine/Department
of Pharmacology), National Poison Control and Information
Service
Local NGOs: ICAP, SPIK
b.
Venue: Aloha Hotel, Roxas Blvd, Manila