IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 63rd Forum Standing Committee Meeting 1-3 June 2005 Budapest, Hungary MEETING REPORT 1.0 Opening 1.1 Introductory Remarks The IFCS President, S. Wilbulpolprasert, welcomed participants1, and thanked the Government of Hungary for hosting the meeting. He noted that this is a particularly important meeting, as the FSC is planning for Forum V, and also discussing the future role of the IFCS. Dr. K. Novak, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and European Integration, Ministry of Health, welcomed participants to Budapest on behalf of the Government of Hungary. She recounted her personal experience with the IFCS, and how the IFCS has played a significant role in raising awareness about and increasing cooperation on chemical safety issues. Indeed, the IFCS assisted Hungary in bringing chemical safety issues to the forefront of the environment and health agenda, and helped to enable the implementation of the model chemical safety legislation that now exists in the country. She noted that these activities helped Hungary in its accession to the European Union. Dr. Novak expressed strong support for the IFCS, and mentioned that Hungary has played an active role in the Forum, as Vice-President and as a participant in all meetings and regional activities. She recalled the positive outcome of the Meeting of European Ministers of Health and Environment, held in Budapest in 2004, and wished the FSC as much success with Forum V. 1.2 Local Arrangements A. Hudak explained the local arrangements for the meeting, and delivered a brief presentation introducing participants to Budapest. 2.0 Adoption of Agenda The proposed agenda (IFCS/FSC/05.11rev1) was adopted. U. Schlottmann requested that the FSC take time for an informal, open discussion on the IFCS and its future role. A summary of the main points of this discussion is included in Annex A. 3.0 Acceptance of the Record of the 62nd Meeting With two editorial changes (addition of R. Quijano to the participant list, and a spelling correction), the record of the 62nd meeting (IFCS/FSC/05.10) was accepted. 4.0 SAICM M. Hyman provided participants with background information on the SAICM process to date, and noted that the reports of the SAICM Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) meetings, and the SAICM regional meetings (except for the WEOG region) are available on the SAICM website at: http://www.chem.unep.ch/saicm/default.htm 1 List of Participants - Annex C 1 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 He noted that additional inter-session work is under-way (a listing of inter-session work and copies of available papers, may be found at: http://www.chem.unep.ch/saicm/meeting/intsession/default.htm), and that this work is due for submission to the SAICM Secretariat by mid-June 2005. J. Buccini provided an update on the papers being prepared by the IOMC and UNEP and stressed the importance of inter-session work in the SAICM process. He pointed out that, although PrepCom3 is only a six day event, it actually finishes an intensive six month process of deliberation. 4.1 FSC Thought Starter for PrepCom3 M. Hyman introduced the draft FSC Thought Starter for PrepCom3 (IFCS/FSC/05.04rev7). This Thought Starter, prepared by a small working group of the FSC, is intended to stimulate thinking and discussion on the aspects of the SAICM related to taking stock of progress, promoting implementation, and follow-up. The document is not a negotiated position paper, or an advocacy document, but attempts to provide an unbiased examination of international institutional needs and arrangements post-SAICM. The draft Thought Starter has been used extensively in SAICM regional meetings. M. Hyman asked the FSC to consider how to proceed with the draft document, i.e. should it be further developed for PrepCom3, or has it served its purpose? U. Schlottmann suggested that the Thought Starter should include further reference to the origins of the IFCS in Chapter 19 of Agenda 21. Several FSC members commented that the Thought Starter had "done its job", and that no further substantive changes should be made. The FSC decided that, other than an additional reference to Agenda 21, no further substantive changes should be made to the Thought Starter. M. Hyman and the IFCS Secretariat will finalize the draft document (e.g. remove "draft", remove questions to regions, and make final editorial changes) for translation and submission to the SAICM Secretariat. J. Stober introduced an additional draft document, an evaluation of the IFCS Terms of Reference (IFCS/FSC/05.17), comparing these to the draft criteria/qualifications for SAICM institutional arrangements, as outlined by the SAICM regional meetings. This document was prepared by the IFCS Secretariat, at the request of the FSC, and in response to a request from the Asia-Pacific regional SAICM meeting.2 J. Stober noted that the draft document is a factual assessment of the IFCS Terms of Reference compared with the criteria for the SAICM institutional arrangements, and makes no attempt to assess how well the various components have worked in practise. She invited the FSC to review and elaborate the evaluation to include: an assessment of what has worked well, problems areas, and recommendations on how the IFCS Terms of Reference would need to be amended to meet the proposed criteria. In response to this suggestion, the FSC considered various options for the assessment. Several members expressed concern with the inherent difficulties in carrying out an objective, balanced assessment . J. Buccini stated that the IOMC organizations will not be able to agree on a FSC evaluation of the IFCS Terms of Reference. The FSC decided to develop a second draft Thought Starter, to follow-up document 05.04rev7, and to elaborate on the request of the Asia-Pacific region. A working draft was developed by M. Hyman during the 63rd meeting (working title, "FSC paper: Some aspects of international institutional issues relevant to chemicals management"). It summarizes and defines the key roles that need to be undertaken postSAICM (i.e. implementation, monitoring, oversight) and, based on the FSC's experience, outlines several of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing international institutional arrangements. As discussed during the last FSC teleconference, at the Asia-Pacific regional SAICM meeting, the region identified the IFCS as a strong candidate for the SAICM institution and acknowledged that its Terms of Reference would need to be amended in order to enable it to act as the SAICM institution. The group requested that the FSC carry out an evaluation of the proposal against the criteria for the SAICM body. 2 2 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 After extensive comment and discussion regarding this draft, the FSC determined that the document needs significant revisions, including the following: o o o o o o o The Secretariat document, 05.17, "Evaluation of IFCS Terms of Reference and Adopted Guidelines", should be an annex to the Thought Starter (middle column of table, i.e. the assessment of whether or not the criteria has been met, must be removed). It will be clearly marked as a "secretariat's paper". Changes must be made to clarify that the content of this Thought Starter is an expression of the experience of the Forum, not necessarily of chemicals management in general. The document must be much more balanced. Too much emphasis is currently placed on weaknesses of the IFCS and the wording in several paragraphs is too negative. Also, the document lacks any analysis of the why these weaknesses exist. The focus should be on "lessons learnt". The many strengths of the IFCS, as articulated by the FSC, have not yet been captured, particularly those related to the communications functions of the IFCS (i.e. sharing of information at national, regional and international levels, and between sectors). Other strengths, i.e. capacity building at national level, and inclusiveness of Forum also need to be included. The point related to "issues of mandate conflict" needs to be revised as it is currently unclear -- the issue is the autonomy of each governing body and the lack of communication on Forum recommendations by national governments to the relevant governing bodies. The issue of the lack of participation by IGOs in the Forum needs to be included. The paragraph on funding must be revised (recommendation to delete all text following first two sentences). In addition, the document needs to be edited for clarity and "flow", and it should be given a new title. A revised document will be prepared by M. Hyman and circulated to the FSC for further review and comment by 14 or 15 June. If the revised document is widely accepted, it will become an FSC contribution to PrepCom3. Otherwise, the President will be given discretion to finalize and submit the document to PrepCom3 as an IFCS President's document. 4.2 SAICM Expanded Bureau Meeting J. Buccini updated the FSC on planning for the SAICM Expanded Bureau meeting (Stockholm, Sweden, 28th June to 1st July). The first two days of this meeting will focus on issues related to finance. Representatives from the World Bank, the GEF and possibly UNDP will be present for this discussion. The remaining time will be spent going through the elements of the SAICM. The intent is to allow the SAICM President to interact with participants and to determine the best way to approach PrepCom3. The practical outcome of this meeting will be advice to the SAICM President on the scenario note for PrepCom3. In advance of the meeting, participants will be given the draft High Level Declaration (prepared by the SAICM President), the OPS, and the concrete measures, as revised by the Secretariat based on the outcomes of the SAICM regional meetings. Participants will be asked for advice on the "suitability" of these documents with respect to reflecting the outcome of the regional consultations and other input received, but will not be invited to re-draft any of these documents. J. Stober reported that the Expanded Bureau meeting will include two industry representatives, and one representative from each NGO group: public interest, science, and health. She also noted the proposal to 3 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 the SAICM PrepCom President from the SAICM Steering Committee to invite a representative from CropLife and from PAN to ensure adequate coverage of pesticide issues.3 M. Hyman will represent the IFCS President at this meeting, and J. Stober will represent the Secretariat. The FSC agreed that M. Hyman should include the following points in his intervention on behalf of the FSC: o The Forum has consistently advocated for and supported strong active multi-sectoral, multistakeholder participation in SAICM. o Participants at PrepCom3 must fully address financial dimensions of SAICM. o There is a need for clarity and certainty on institutional arrangements post SAICM. o There is a need to ensure that decisions taken at PrepCom3 and by the ICCM are taken seriously by all governments, relevant IGOs and stakeholders. 4.3 SAICM PrepCom3 Preparations J. Buccini notified FSC members that invitations to PrepCom3 have been sent. Registration is requested by 1 July 2005, particularly for those requesting financial support. Funding is available for 2 participants from each government, from different sectors, plus NGOs. Sunday, 18 September has been set aside for regional meetings. Side events are being scheduled and will be advertised on the SAICM website (see web address above). The full PrepCom will take place from Monday 19 - Saturday 24. The IFCS President will attend PrepCom3. He invited input from the FSC on his speech to the PrepCom. M. Hyman offered to assist, for example, by contributing feedback from the Expanded Bureau meeting. 4.4 ICCM Organization and Arrangements J. Buccini reported that the ICCM will be held in Dubai, UAE, from 4-6 February 2006. Invitations will be sent approximately by 1 September, 2005. However, final decisions on timing and method of distribution for the invitations have not yet been determined by the meeting co-convenors: UNEP, the IFCS, and the IOMC. Efforts are being undertaken to recruit high-level participation in the meeting, including from industry. UNEP will be the first agency to respond to the SAICM at its GMEF, which begins immediately following the ICCM. 7.0 Tour of Conference Facility The Government of Hungary delivered a presentation on preparations for Forum V, and arranged for the FSC to tour the Novotel Conference Center in Budapest, the proposed site for Forum V. 5.0 IFCS Financial Report J. Stober presented a detailed overview of the IFCS Financial Report (IFCS/FSC/05.13), noting that a balance of approximately 165,000USD (including approximately 100 000 USD in pledges) remains for 20052006, posing potential problems for staff salaries and FV preparations. Contributions of 600 000 to 700 000 USD are needed to cover administrative costs and 300 000 to 400 000USD to cover "twinning" support for Forum V. She requested that the FSC determine next steps for fundraising, and also consider a contingency plan if funds are not in place for the Secretariat through Forum V. Following are key points raised during the FSC discussion of the Financial Report: note: the SAICM PrepCom President has since indicated that she feels that the participants list should not be expanded in this way as the meeting is already becoming rather large (25 core participants). She is keen to keep the meeting to a manageable size that will facilitate a fruitful dialogue in the style of an informal retreat. 3 4 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 o o o o o G. Karlaganis proposed that the IFCS President/Secretariat send out fundraising letters to key governments by early October, as year end funds may be available. Members supported this proposal. M. Hyman noted that funding cycles differ among governments, and that Australia's fiscal year ends in late June. C. Auer will raise the funding issue with WEOG colleagues at the OECD meeting in Paris (week of 6 June). J. Buccini suggested that the FSC develop a financial plan, or "critical path", for the year ahead, noting fundraising targets and dates when key decisions must be made , e.g. when is the best time for a fundraising appeal? When must Hungary tender contracts for Forum V? He also recommended that consideration be given to the legal implications and costs that might be incurred if Forum V does not go forward. U. Schlottmann expressed confidence in securing funds for IFCS and noted that Germany remains committed to the future of IFCS. K. Kunzer will raise the issue of a financial contribution from industry with colleagues at the next ICCA meeting. The FSC agreed that a funding appeal letter should be sent following PrepCom3 (preferably October after the outcome of SAICM PrepCom3 is known, no later than end November). Hungary agreed to report back to the FSC on the final date for issuing contracts in preparation for Forum V. 6.0 Forum V Planning 6.1 Local arrangements/organization A report on local arrangements for Forum V was provided by Hungary under agenda item 7.0. 6.2 Agenda and Programme The President reminded FSC members that the following has been agreed to with regard to the agenda and programme for Forum V: Plenary discussions will be limited to items requiring decision by the Forum; Information items will be scheduled in special sessions or side events, before, or during breaks at Forum V, e.g. lunch time, or evening presentations and exhibits. 6.2.1 Theme S. Bjorkquist introduced this agenda item, and noted that the FSC had agreed that a decision on the theme for Forum V should be taken at this meeting. She reviewed document IFCS/04.43rev3, which provides an initial list of possible themes for Forum V, developed at the FSC 58th meeting. FSC members who had submitted proposals introduced their ideas for the theme. The FSC agreed that the theme should be broad, to enable flexibility. The following themes were selected as "finalists" for further discussion at the October FSC teleconference, with preference expressed for the first option: 1. Chemical Safety for a Sustainable World (Agenda for Action) 2. Chemical Safety: Action for Sustainable Development 3. Chemical Safety for Development or Chemical Safety for Sustainable Development 5 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Note - several proposed theme options are now being considered as possible agenda items. See Plenary/Decision Items below. 6.2.2 Opening Session J. Stober asked the FSC to provide initial suggestions for the content and organization of the Opening Session for Forum V, and the next steps for organizing the opening. The programme for Opening sessions of previous Forums has ranged from government officials to keynote speakers and panel discussions. The following names were put forward as possible key note speakers (FSC member proposing name in brackets): o o o o o o o Kofi Annan; or, Prof. Dr. R. Hoffmann, U. S Chemist and Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry; or, Prof. Dr. Dietrich Henschler, German Toxicologist (U. Schlottmann) Head of State for Hungary see item 6.9 below (G. Ungvary) Chair of CSD; someone connected to "Global Compact Initiative" (M. Kern) Head of an IGOs (J. Buccini) CEO of GEF, Len Good (J. Weinberg) Chair of Millenium Project, Jeffrey Sachs; or, Otto Scharmer/Peter Senge/Prof. Wasi - "New Paradigm" authors (IFCS President) Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai (M. Ciraj) The President will lead a Working Group to develop the opening session. H. Cavalcanti and J. Weinberg will join this group. Those who put forward names for possible key note speakers should be prepared to assist in making contact with the proposed individual. Awards J. Stober asked the FSC to consider the awards that should be given at Forum V, and the time schedule for nomination submissions and selection of recipients. The FSC agreed that both the Award of Merit and the Special Recognition Award4 should now be given at all Forum sessions. The announcement regarding these awards will be sent in November 2005, and nominations should be submitted by March 2006 for final decision by May 2006. 6.3 Monitoring Progress S. Bjorkquist provided an update on the National Focal Point Monitoring Progress Questionnaire. She noted that yearly reporting is now being done, as requested by governments at Forum IV. To date, the Secretariat has received approximately 35 responses from countries to the 2004 questionnaire (see http://www.who.int/ifcs/indicators.htm). This is a rather low response rate. By comparison, in 2002, 56 responses were received. FSC members were asked to decide on how to proceed, i.e. whether a new report should be compiled, based only on 2004 results, or, if the 2002 report data should be used as a base with new data received added. The FSC decided that the compilation of results from the 2004 survey should be postponed until 2006, given the low response rate to date. FSC members felt that the response rate may be higher in 2006, as it is a Forum year. The Award of Merit is given in recognition of an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution towards achieving the goal of global chemical safety. The Special Recognition Award was given at Forum IV to recognize an exceptional contribution on a special chemical topic or activity. 4 6 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Countries noted the challenges in responding to such a detailed survey, which requires input from so many different areas of government. In order to assist countries in responding, and also to increase transparency, the FSC recommended that the IFCS Secretariat include a new page on the IFCS website for posting all country submissions. Prior to publicizing these reports, the IFCS Secretariat will seek concurrence from governments. President's Progress Report including 12 Year History of IFCS The President reported that preparations are under-way for his 12 Year History of IFCS report (IFCS/FSC/05.19). He will draw on the experiences of past IFCS Presidents, as well as input from FSC members, in producing this report. The report will be finalized following the ICCM. It will be open to comments from all FSC members. In particular, feedback is welcomed from NGOs and IGOs. The President has contracted a professional editor to assist with editing the final document. He indicated that, given the length of the report, it is likely that only the report of the past three years will be translated into all languages. In addition, consideration will be given to producing the section of the report entitled, "The Way Forward", as a separate report in all languages. 6.4 Plenary/Decision Items G. Bengtsson presented an overview of proposed plenary/decision items (IFCS/FSC/05.09). He noted that discussion of SAICM should be allocated a significant amount of time at Forum V. The FSC had extensive discussions regarding the proposed plenary items. The attached table (Annex B) lists the current plenary/decision items under consideration. Full proposals on each plenary item must be submitted for FSC review at the October 11 teleconference. FSC members were particularly interested in exploring further a proposal from M. Kern, G. Bengtsson, and K. Kunzer, to include "the Millennium Development Goals as levers for advancing international chemicals management" as a plenary item. M. Kern, with assistance from G. Bengtsson and the IFCS President, will prepare a draft Thought Starter for an agenda item, to be tabled at the next FSC meeting in October. J. Weinberg and R. Quijano were also invited to work with M. Kern on this document, given their concerns with the draft document, 05.16rev4. K. Kunzer also offered to assist with the preparation of this document. 6.9 Time Schedule for Forum V (IFCS/FSC/05.14) The FSC decided that Forum V working days will be Sunday, 24 September - Friday, 29 September. Premeetings of the regions will be held on either Sunday, 24th or Monday, 25th September, depending on the final decision on when the opening session will be held. A decision on when the opening session will be held was not taken. Hungary will explore the availability of their Head of State to open the Forum on either Sunday afternoon or Monday morning, and will report back to the FSC. 6.11 Time schedule for Forum V preparations (IFCS/FSC/05.15) The Secretariat will complete the time schedule with the actions and dates decided on at this meeting, for distribution and review at the next FSC teleconference. 7 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 10.0 INFOCAP The FSC considered the results of the INFOCAP evaluation and future direction report (SG39), as presented by M. Kern. The FSC agreed to prepare a paper for SAICM PrepCom3, recommending that INFOCAP is accommodated in the final arrangements for SAICM implementation. M. Kern is preparing this document for circulation and approval by the FSC. 15.0 Other Business Upcoming FSC Teleconference Dates (2005/2006) October 11, 2005 November 22, 2005 January 10, 2006 Next FSC Face-to-Face meeting The next FSC face-to-face meeting will be held from 27-29 March, 2006. The venue has not yet been determined, but will be decided at the next FSC teleconference. Options for the meeting venue, in priority order, are as follows: o Hungary o African region (possibly Tanzania) o Japan o Switzerland o Thailand Forum VI The FSC noted importance of holding Forum VI in the African region, and acknowledged the generous offer made by Senegal at Forum IV to host Forum VI, if financial support could be found. The Secretariat reminded the FSC that Forum IV adopted a procedure on Hosting Meetings of the Forum – Guidelines and Criteria for Selection of Hosts. J. Katima will proceed with consultations in the African region regarding a host for Forum VI, likely sometime in 2009 (date must be kept flexible), keeping in mind that planning may need to be adjusted depending on the outcome of PrepCom3 and the ICCM. Close of Meeting The President thanked the FSC for their commitment and active participation. He also thanked the IFCS Secretariat for their support in organizing the meeting, and the Government of Hungary for hosting the meeting. Note Due to time constraints, the following agenda items were not discussed: 6.5 FV administrative issues 6.6 Reports requested by Forum IV 8 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 6.8 Conduct of business in plenary 6.10 Communications and Media for FV 11.0 Chemical Social Service Corps Proposal 12.0 VP Regional Activities 13.0 IFCS Champions Activities 14.0 General communications 9 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Annex A Summary of FSC Discussion regarding the Future Role of the IFCS At the request of U. Schlottmann, the FSC had an informal open discussion on international chemicals management, the role of the IFCS, and considerations for its future, in light of new developments in the world of chemical safety, such as SAICM. The following is a brief summary of the main discussion points. These are not consensus views, but comments brought forward by individual FSC members. Reflections on international chemicals management, the role of the IFCS and considerations for future international institutional arrangements: The IFCS has a long history, and many successes. SAICM must continue to build on the strengths of the IFCS, such as coordination and multi-stakeholder engagement. The value of the IFCS is its multi-stakeholder transparent participatory approach which builds sustainable working relationships. IFCS has built a strong network of peer relations among chemicals management experts. This is an important network that must be maintained. The IFCS has catalysed cooperation in a number of stakeholder groups. In the beginning of the Forum, the IOMC organizations were actively involved. Now there is a low-level of involvement and tension between the IOMC organizations and the IFCS. How can this be resolved? IFCS is the best forum in which to bring forward and discuss controversial issues. Its working procedures are not inhibited by formal UN structures. The agenda of Forum sessions have become more focused on the needs of developing countries - which is important & necessary. As a result, developed countries may no longer feel that the Forum is relevant to their needs. Why is the WEOG region not actively bringing forward its issues and concerns in the Forum agenda? The WEOG region has equitable representation in the FSC which prepares the agenda and programme for sessions of the Forum. We are entering into a more difficult phase in chemicals management, as much of the "low-hanging fruit" has been picked (i.e. more easily addressed issues have been dealt with). Future efforts will required work at the national level, but there has been no agreement on how this will be done. IFCS may not be well-suited for this type of work. IFCS decisions do not always carry the authority or influence that participants expect. This is the result of a number of factors, including: limited mandate and influence of participants in the Forum, low level of political awareness about chemical safety issues, lack of formal relationship with governing bodies of IGOs. These same issues confront the SAICM. As in the IFCS, the decisions taken in SAICM are not binding. What can be done to ensure that SAICM decisions are implemented at the national level, by IGOs and others? 10 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 How will the SAICM international arrangement ensure on-going, high level involvement and decision making in all relevant sectors? Participants in SAICM PrepComs are currently at the same level as the participants in the Forum. There is a need to motivate civil society, and to empower people at the grassroots level. This is the only way to ensure a stronger, sustained political commitment to chemicals management. IFCS has been the catalyst for regional cooperation, awareness raising, capacity building and inter-ministerial coordination in many countries. Regional efforts have been mixed and regional funding has not been adequate. What can be done at the regional level that cannot be done at the international level? Regional groups have benefited from a general sharing of information and experiences, but have yet to implement cooperative actions. The IFCS Indicators of Progress are important in monitoring country progress. What type of oversight and monitoring is needed for SAICM? Governments requested yearly reporting in the Forum (via the National Focal Point Indicators of Progress Questionnaire), but this is proving difficult in practise. Review processes require major resources. How can we minimize the costs of reviews? Voluntary funding of IFCS administrative arrangements is both a strength and a weakness. It encourages innovation, but also creates instability. This will likely also be the case for the SAICM. The process to develop SAICM has attracted significant resources from donors, but will this be sustained once SAICM is adopted and implementation begins? The WSSD goal will not be reached without substantial new resources to build the appropriate chemicals management infrastructure at the country level. The SAICM Secretariat should be independent. It should not be attached to any single IGO. 11 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Annex B - Forum V Programme and Plenary/Decision Items Forum V Items Proposed for Plenary Agenda, Opening, President's Progress Report, and Side Events Prepared by IFCS Secretariat based on outcomes of 63rd FSC meeting Proposed Item FSC Recommendation Sponsor/ Responsible parties for follow-up Comments/Next Steps OPENING: The President will lead a Working Group to develop the opening session. H. Cavalcanti and J. Weinberg will join this group. Those who put forward names for possible key note speakers should be prepared to assist in making contact with the proposed individual. New Paradigm of IFCS/International Mechanism Chemical Safety: Right or Privilege? Opening President -possibly combine with way forward/lessons learnt Opening President -for consideration as a topic to address in opening Children and Chemical Safety President's Progress Report (PPR) President/Champions Group PRTRs PPR President Hazard Data Generation and Availability PPR President Chemical Social Service Corps PPR U. Schlottmann -collect information through NFP survey, and Champion Group - any obstacles to implementation to be brought to Plenary through PPR -re-consider in October, if a proposal is put forward by IOCC Coordinating Group on PRTRs (re: IOCC Group to be discontinued) -collect information through NFP survey -President to report the remaining tasks (e.g. exposure databases); as needed, countries are invited to raise concrete suggestions on next steps or decision items in Plenary -Germany will prepare information document for FV Capacity Building Assistance Plenary Cross cutting issue All sponsors of plenary agenda items -proposed that this be discussed as a "horizontal cross cutting issue" and taken up under each plenary item as relevant, rather than an individual item 12 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 INFOCAP Plenary M. Kern PPR Plenary President Way forward/lessons learnt Plenary President Prevention of Illegal Traffic in Toxic and Dangerous Products Plenary (to be confirmed) A. Olanipekun Ecologically sound and integrated pest and vector management Clean production and clean technology Side Event R. Quijano lead Fiji to assist -R. Quijano to contact FAO and WHO for possible involvement Side Event M. Eisa lead US and EHF assist - IFCS Secretariat to communicate this outcome to UNIDO Opening or Plenary A. Hajizadeh Widening Gap - status report will be needed; whether or not decision item is needed will be determined, pending outcome of Expert Group meeting in Tehran in July 2005 and SAICM. For further discussion by FSC in October. TO BE DECIDED: Development/poverty: Widening gap -decision on permanent home/way forward, pending outcome in SAICM See above section of proposed items for inclusion -possible development of a separate document (note: currently part of 12 year IFCS history being prepared by the President) -could include advice and guidance on IFCS experience and follow-up on any item given to IFCS by SAICM -should also include next steps beyond FV, outside of SAICM elements -complex issue to be kept on agenda pending discussion in other forums -UNEP GC most likely will be considering this item, as it is requested in the current draft SAICM; FSC will re-consider how to include in FV pending outcome of GC meeting in 2006 -also for consideration in "lessons learnt" -countries/organizations should promote action in Rotterdam COP, PrepCom3, ICCM, GMEF 13 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Opening or Plenary M. Kern lead President G. Bengtsson J. Weinberg R. Quijano K. Kunzer Chemical Safety and Human Health/issues of vulnerability: gender elderly Opening or Plenary Gender - A. Hajizadeh Elderly - G. Ungvary GHS Plenary or Side Event President Clearinghouse and Research Network on the Sound Management of Chemicals Global Chemical Incident Alert and Response System Exhibition or Plenary Science NGO - IMakalinao Exhibition or Plenary President MDGs MDGs - importance of linking chemicals issues to MDGs was stressed, some FSC members felt that this should not be left as a general item for the opening - Thought Starter on possible MDG decision item to be prepared for consideration by FSC in October -ideas for specific decision items on these proposals must be brought forward for consideration by FSC at October teleconference -if no decision item is introduced, consider item for opening -ECOSOC Sub-Committee meets in July and December. President to write to Chair of SubCommittee indicating that the FSC is interested in including GHS on the agenda for FV, in particular, obstacles to implementation and recommendations on next steps. Request Sub-Committee to consider if plenary decision item warranted and if yes, to sponsoring the item; alternative option holding side-event on GHS. -need further input from Science NGO, including specific decision item, if to be considered in Plenary -President to clarify proposal and discuss with Thailand, WHO, PAN, Philippines, OPCW, and if agreed, to bring forward possible decision item for FSC discussion in October -PAN noted availability of surveillance system for pesticides in AP region 14 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Heavy metals PPR and/or Side Event UNEP Switzerland, Suriname, U.S., Philippines, International NGO working group on mercury, ICCA SAICM Nanotechnology International Database on Chemicals IFCS Secretariat To be clarified. B. Kurlyandskiy M. Ciraj to assist -UNEP to discuss with IOMC organizations interest in organizing a side event -Switzerland willing to host faceto-face meeting to discuss, as necessary -for further discussion following PrepCom3 -await outcomes of OECD discussion to determine possible role for IFCS Proposal on possible decision item for FV to be prepared and presented to the FSC for discussion in October. 15 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Annex C - List of Participants GOV Australia Mr Mark Hyman Assistant Secretary, Environment Protection Branch Department of Environment and Heritage PO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Tel: +61 2 6274 1622 Fax: +61 2 6274 1640 Email: mark.hyman@deh.gov.au Brazil Mr Henrique Brandao Cavalcanti Past President SHIS QL 22, Conjunto 9, Casa 19 Brasilia, DF - 71650-295 Brazil Tel: +55 61 366 4662; Cell: +55 61 8111 6213 Email: cavalcantih@yahoo.com.br Canada Dr Steve Clarkson Director Environmental Contaminants Bureau, Health Canada Environmental Health Centre Address locator:0801B3 Ottawa ON K1A0L2 Canada Tel: +1 613 957 3133 Fax: +1 613 952 9798 Email: steve_clarkson@hc-sc.gc.ca Chile IFCS Vice-President Latin America & Caribbean Region Mr Julio Monreal Urrutia Chief, Department of Environmental Programmes Ministry of Health Mac Iver No 459, 8 Piso Santiago de Chile Chile Tel: +56 2 63 00 575 Fax: +56 2 66 49 150 Email: jmonreal@netline.cl jmonreal@minsal.gov.cl 16 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 China Ms Wenchao Zang Deputy Director Div. Of Solid Waste & Chem. Management State Environmental Protection Administration Department of Pollution Control No. 115, Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie Beijing 100035 China Tel: +86 10 6615 4547 Fax: +86 10 6615 1762 Email: zang.wenchao@zhb.gov.cn Fiji Ms Razia Zahina Shariff Mohammed Acting National Project Coordinator for Persistent Organic Pollutants Department of Environment 4 Gladstone Road P.O. Box 2131 Government Buildings Suva Fiji Tel: +679 3308145 Fax: +679 3312879 Email: popsfiji@connect.com.fj Germany Dr Matthias Kern Project Manager German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) GTZ Convention Project Chemical Safety, Tulpenfeld 2 Bonn 53113 Germany Tel: +49 228 98 57 014 Fax: +49 228 98 57 018 Email: Matthias.kern@gtz.de Prof Dr Ulrich Schlottmann Head, Division of Chemical Safety Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Robert Schuman Platz 3 Bonn 53175 Germany Tel: +49 228 305 2740 Fax: +49 228 305 3524 Email: ulrich.schlottmann@bmu.bund.de Hungary Dr Aranka Hudak Deputy Director National Center of Public Health Jozsef Fodor 2 Nagyvarad ter Budapest 1096 Hungary 17 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Tel: +361 21 57 890 Fax: +361 21 56 891 Email: demetera@elender.hu Professor Gyorgy Ungvary Director General Fodor Jossef National Center for Public Health Nagyvarad Ter 2 PO Box 22 Budapest H-1096 Hungary Tel: +36 1476 1167 Fax: +36 1 215 6891 Email: kissa@fjokk.hu ungvary@fjokk.hu Iran Mr Ali Reza Hajizadeh Deputy Secretary National Authority for Conventions on Chemicals Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building 8 West, 3rd Floor, Chemicals Conventions United Nations Avenue Tehran Iran Tel: +98 21 321 2621 Fax: +98 21 390 0094 Email: arhajizadeh@mfa.gov.ir arhajizadeh@yahoo.co.uk Mr Syed Ali Mohamad Mousavi National Authority for Chemical Conventions Building 8 West, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tehran Iran Tel: +98 2132 12621 Fax: +98 2167 40094 Email: sammousavi46@yahoo.com Philippines IFCS Vice-President Asia-Pacific Region (representing) Dr Desiree Raquel Montecillo Narvaez Chief Environmental & Occupational Health Office Department of Health, National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control 2nd Floor, Bldg 13 San Lazaro Compound Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz Manila Philippines Tel: +632 711 6297 Fax: +632 711 6297 Email: dmnarvaez@co.doh.gov.ph 18 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Russian Federation IFCS Vice-President Central and Eastern Eurpean Region Prof. Boris Kurlyandskiy Director, Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological Substances Ministry of Health Vadkoysky per., 18-20 Moscow 127994 Russian Federation Tel: +7 095 97 32 657/1 834 Fax: +7 095 97 32 657 Email: root@regchem.msk.ru Slovenia Dr Marta Ciraj State Under-Secretary National Chemicals Bureau Ministry of Health Breg 14 Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia Tel: +386 1 4786051 Fax: +386 1 4786266 Email: marta.ciraj@gov.si Switzerland Mr Georg Karlaganis Head of Substances, Soil and Biotechnology Division Swiss Agency to the Environment, Forest and Landscape Bern 3003 Switzerland Tel: +41 31 322 69 55 Fax: +41 31 324 79 78 Email: georg.karlaganis@buwal.admin.ch Suriname Dr Jules F. M. De Kom Toxicology Focal Point Secretariat Director Ministry of Health H. Arronstraat 64 B Paramaribo Suriname Tel: +597 477601 or 597 44 2222 Ext. 578 Fax: +597473 923 Email: dekomj@sr.net apotheek@azp.sr Tanzania (United Republic of) IFCS Vice-President African Region Prof Jamidu Katima University of Dar es Salaam PO Box 35131 Dar es Salaam Tanzania (United Republic of) Tel: +255 22 2410 754 19 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Thailand Dr Duangthip Hongsamoot Pharmacist 8 Inport and Export Inspection Division Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Tiwanon Road, Muang District Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand Tel: +662 5907318 Fax: +662 5918477 Email: duangtip@health.moph.go.th Ms Suchata Jinachitra Program Director The Thailand Research Fund 14th Floor, SM Tower 979/17-21 Phaholyothin Rd Samsen-nai, Phayathai Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +662 298 0455 Ext 124 Fax: +662 398 0476 Email: suchata@trf.or.th Mrs Supranee Jongdeepaisarl Program Coordinator for Environmental Research and Development, Thailand Research Fund 14 th. Floor SM Tower, 979/17-21 Phaholyothin Rd, Sam Sen Nai, Phayathai Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +66 2298 0455 Ext 189 Fax: +66 2298 0476 Email: supranee@trf.or.th Dr Aurus Kongpanich Pharmacist 7 Chemical Safety Group, Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Tiwanon Road, Muang District Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand Tel: +66 2 590 7287; 590 7021 Fax: +66 2 590 7287 Email: aurus@fda.moph.go.th 20 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Ms Pornpit Silkavute Research Manager Health Systems Research Insitute(HSR) Ministry of Public Health Tiwanon Road, Muang District Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand Tel: +66 2 951 1286 93 Ext: 127 Fax: +66 2 951 1295 Email: pornpit@health.moph.go.th and pornpit@hsri.org Dr Suwit Wibulpolprasert IFCS President Senior Advisor on Health Economics The Office of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Health Tiwanon Road, Muang District Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand Tel: +66 2 59 0 1122 Fax: +66 2 59 1 8513 Email: suwit@health.moph.go.th and forum4@health.moph.go.th United States of America IFCS Vice-President Western Europe & Other Groups Mr Charles Auer Director, OPPT US Environmental Protection Agency (7401M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20460 United States of America Tel: +1 202 564 3810 Fax: +1 202 564 0575 Email: auer.charles@epa.gov IGO Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals Dr John Buccini Director UNEP Chemicals 11-13 Chemin des Anémones Chatelaine Geneva CH-1219 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 917 81 83 Fax: +41 22 797 34 60 Email: jbuccini@chemicals.unep.ch 21 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 NGO ICCA Ms Kathleen Kunzer Counsellor Market Access Team, Public Health Team American Chemistry Council 1300 Wilson Bourlevard Arlington VA 22209 United States of America Tel: +1 703 741 5177 Fax: +1 703 741 6177 Email: kathleen_kunzer@americanchemistry.com EHF Mr Jack Weinberg Environmental Health Fund International POPs Elimination Network 407 South Dearbon, Suite 1775 Chicago IL 60605 United States of America Tel: +1 312 566 9314 Fax: +1 312 408 0682 Email: jackwein@uic.edu PAN Philippines Dr Romeo F. Quijano President Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Philippines Lot 2 Block 30 Salome Tan St BF Executive Village Las Pinas City Metro-Manila 1740 Philippines Tel: +63 2 8050585 Fax: +63 2 5218251 Email: romyquij@yahoo.com sampyq@excite.com IFCS SECRETARIAT Ms Sara Bjorkquist Programme Officer Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety c/o World Health Organization 20 Avenue appia Geneva 27 CH-1211 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 791 4333 Fax: +41 22 791 48 75 Email: bjorkquists@who.int 22 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Mrs Pauline Lynch-Keep Secretary Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety c/o World Health Organization 20 Avenue Appia Geneva 27 CH-1211 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 79 13 873 Fax: +41 22 79 14 875 Email: lynchkeepp@who.int Dr Judy Stober Executive Secretary Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety c/o World Health Organization 20 Avenue Appia Geneva 27 CH-1211 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 791 36 50/38 73 Fax: +41 22 791 48 75 Email: stoberj@who.int Other Dr Gunnar Bengtsson Special Advisor to the IFCS President Luruddsvägen 32 Ekero SE-17854 Sweden Tel: +46 8 560 20276 Email: gunnarbengt@telia.com Mr Teruyoshi Ehara Special Adviser to the IFCS President Office of Chemical Safety Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8916 Japan Tel: +81 3 3595 2298 Fax: +81 3 3593 8913 Email: ehara-teruyoshi@mhlw.go.jp 23 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Mrs Abiola I. Olanipekun Special Adviser to IFCS Vice President, African Region Chief Environmental Scientist Federal Ministry of Environment Department of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Bishop Howel Street, Games Village PMB 3150 Surulere Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 1 585 1570/1571/470 8169 Fax: +234 1 585 0120/1571 Email: abiolanipekun@yahoo.co.uk Unable to attend Dr Ethelyn P. Nieto IFCS Vice-President Asia-Pacific Region Undersecretary Department of Health San Lazaro Compound Rizal Avenue Sta. Cruz Manila Philippines Dr Niek A. Van der Graaff IOMC/IOCC Chief, Plant Protection Service Food and Agricultura Organization of the United Nations Plant Production & Protection Division Agriculture Department Via delle Terme di Caracalla Roma 00100 Italy Dr Tim Meredith World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva Switzerland Mr Bjorn Erikson NGO Labour ICFTU Industrial Hygenist Landsorganizazjonen I Norge Youngsgaten 11 Oslo 0181 Norway 24 IFCS/FSC/05.22rev1 Dr Irma Makalinao NGO Scientific Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology Associate Professor and Board Member National Poison Control and Information Service University of the Philippines Ward 14-A Room 100 Philippine General Hospital TAPT Avenue Manila 1000 Philippines Mr Mamadouba Sylla Direction National de l'Environnement Direction national de l'environnement BP3118 Conakry Guinea Ms Ndatenda F. Mondoh Acting Chief Hazardous Substances Control Department Ministry of Health Hazardous Substances Control Unit P.O. Box CY1122 Causeway Harare Zimbabwe Ambassador Seyed Reza Tabatabaei Secretary Nacional Authority for Chemical conventions Ministry of Foreign Affaire Building 8, West, 2nd floor United Nations Avenue Imam SQ Tehran Iran Mr Zhambul Bekzhanov Director of Department of State Ecological Expertise and Licencing Ministry of Environmental Protection 31 Pobedy Avenue Astana 473000 Kazakstan Ing. Federico Paredes Oficial Proveso de Acreditacion Unidad Tecnica Especializade (UTE) Proteccion al Ambiente Humano Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica 414 San Fco Dos Rios 2350 San Jose 2350 Costa Rica 25