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
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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.
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After extensive comment and discussion regarding this draft, the FSC determined that the document needs
significant revisions, including the following:
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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):
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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