IFCS/FSC/08. 09
78th Forum Standing Committee Meeting
26-28 February 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Meeting Summary Report
1.0
Opening
The President welcomed participants1 and thanked the Government of Thailand for hosting the
meeting and the Government of Switzerland for providing financial support for document
preparation and travel of participants. He emphasized the importance of a productive meeting
stating the Forum Standing Committee (FSC) would continue to build on the agreements
reached at its meeting in June 2007 to guide the preparation of the programme and plenary
agenda for Forum VI.
Dr Siriwat Tiptaradol, Secretary General, Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public
Health, welcomed participants on behalf of the Government of Thailand. He said that Thailand's
longstanding participation in IFCS had provided it with great opportunities to learn. IFCS
provides a unique network connecting countries with others to address the important challenges
posed by chemicals management. He emphasized Thailand's commitment to advancing
chemical safety stressing the importance of working together to ensure the sound management
of chemicals.
2.0
Adoption of Agenda
The President presented the Proposed Annotated Agenda (IFCS/FSC/08.01) to the FSC for its
consideration and adoption. The main focus of the meeting is the continued detailed planning
for Forum VI including the review and input on the final drafts of the meeting documents and
plenary session programmes for the substantive chemical topics, host government
arrangements and financial issues. The proposed agenda was adopted.
3.0
Acceptance of the Record of the 77th FSC Meeting
The revised Draft Record of the 77th FSC Teleconference (IFCS/FSC/07.30 rev1) was
distributed to the FSC and other participants for review and comment. One member submitted
suggested revisions that are incorporated in the revised draft. The revised Draft Record was
accepted.
4.0
FSC - designation of representatives status report
The Secretariat provided an update on the official designation of representatives to the FSC.
The designation of new members representing Brazil and NGO industry are awaited. G.
Entenza, Argentina, is participating in the FSC meeting as the alternate for Brazil and Chile as
well as an invited adviser in his capacity as the SAICM Regional Focal Point. R. Koch
informed the FSC that ICCA is reorganizing its governance structure and that a decision on a
representative would probably not be taken before Forum VI so he will continue to participate
as the NGO industry representative.
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5.0
Forum VI
5.1
Host government arrangements
The President introduced the topic providing background information. At its 76th teleconference
the FSC accepted the offer of the Government of Senegal to host Forum VI in Dakar with the
understanding that a detailed local arrangements document covering all the IFCS requirements
would be prepared and presented to the FSC for consultation. It was agreed that the FSC will
be kept informed on an ongoing basis on the host government’s organizational arrangements.
The secretariat referred to metting document "Forum VI, Organizational and Local
Arrangements, Responsibilities of Host Country – Senegal, Basic Document" which presented
information provided by the Government of Senegal and detailed outstanding matters. The main
outstanding items are services for simultaneous interpretation during plenary sessions and
regional group meetings on 14 September 2008, arrangements for conference hotels, reasonably
cost food services at the conference facility, facilities for exhibits and side events and costs for
optional arrangements (food & beverages, interpretation) for the latter.
O. Sow confirmed that the Government of Senegal would meet all the IFCS meeting
requirements and following the IOC in mid March, the Government of Senegal would provide
the necessary detailed information. Until then the hotels were not able to provide information.
He confirmed that the necessary arrangements would be made to provide simultaneous
interpretation for plenary sessions and that interpretation services would be provided for the
regional group meetings on Sunday 14 September. The Government of Senegal will also
provide French/English interpretation for all regional meetings of the African group. To a
request to offer reasonably priced exhibit space for NGOs and developing countries, the FSC
suggested that a separate room be dedicated to exhibits and a standard table and chairs be
provided to those requesting exhibit space free of charge. It was further agreed that side events
can be held, at no charge, in rooms used for regional group meetings and meetings of ad hoc
working groups. The FSC confirmed that no side events or workshops were being planned for
Saturday 13 September and thus the conference facility space would not be needed that date.
The Government of Senegal will host a reception on Monday evening 15 September 2008. The
IFCS Secretariat and President have scheduled a planning visit to Dakar during April 2008.
Meetings with the local organizing committee and others will be arranged to discuss and take
decisions on the necessary arrangements.
5.2
Agenda and programme
5.2.1
Overview of programme and proposed general time schedule
The working version of the "Overview of Programme and Proposed General Time Schedule"
(IFCS/FSC/07.15 rev 2) for Forum VI agreed by the FSC at its 75th meeting was presented to
the FSC for its reference and further consideration as needed.
5.2.2
Plenary agenda topics
The FSC reviewed and provided input for the finalization of the meeting documents and plenary
session programmes for the substantive chemical topics on the Forum VI agenda. The FSC
agreed that advance information on potential outcomes from each of the topic plenary sessions
would be helpful to participants in preparing for the discussions during Forum VI. The FSC
requested the lead sponsors to consider potential outcomes of their session.
L. Corra reminded members that the FSC had agreed that poverty reduction, widening gap,
illegal traffic and children as cross cutting issues should be taken into consideration as relevant
for each topic.
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5.2.2.a Nanotechnology and Manufactured Nanomaterials: opportunities and challenges
G. Karlaganis, Switzerland, the lead sponsor for the topic Nanotechnology and Manufactured
Nanomaterials: opportunities and challenges, presented for the consideration of the FSC the
final draft of the thought starter (TS) paper (IFCS/FSC/WG Nano/ 02 rev 4) prepared as the
Forum VI meeting document and the proposed plenary programme (IFCS/FSC/WG Nano/ 04
rev 4) . He provided copies of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and
Nanotechnologies Research recently adopted by the European Commission as additional
reference information. The Code includes 7 principles and also provides guidelines to
implement the principles.
L.Corra provided information on ISDE's Statement on Nanotechnology addressing a number of
health and safety issues including calling for adequate risk assessments before licensing of
products containing free nano-particles
The following comments and suggestions were offered by FSC members:
 The broad perspective of meeting session is good; balanced presentation on positive and
negative aspects;
 the meeting document and proposed presentations for the session contain much useful
information for developing countries;
 focus should be action oriented and in particular what efforts can be undertaken by different
stakeholder groups;
 surveillance in work place - guidance on what to look for is needed;
 nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials should be a concern of industry in all
sectors manufacturing goods and products; all should these industries should be engaged in
discussions, research and safety; this aspect is missing from the TS - R. Koch will provide
text;
 advertisement to consumers, particularly in area of cosmetics, and labeling of products
should be addressed in TS;
 potential for widening the gap or closing it should be addressed during session;
 EC Code of Conduct on Research can serve as a useful model for others;
 the National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure, Nigeria has agreed to make
a presentation on the work ongoing and planned in Nigeria;
 K. Choi, R. Korea, will make presentation on work ongoing and planned work in R. Korea
sharing the country's experience;
 L. Tanasugarn, M. Luxem and A. Olanipekun will provide an update of the information on
ongoing work in their respective countries to be included in the TS;
Several members referred to the topic of nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials as
one of the most interesting and highest priority emerging issues and suggested that advance
information on potential outcomes from the session would be helpful in preparing for the
discussions during Forum VI. The FSC requested the lead sponsor to consider potential
outcomes of the session and to report back later in the meeting. A number of members
expressed the view that the outcome should be action oriented and constructive and include
recommendations to the ICCM2 and global community.
During the second day of the meeting, G. Karlaganis presented a new section for the TS entitled
"Possible Forum actions". The FSC provided specific input covering issues such as including
hazard as well as risk, work of NGOs and other stakeholders, importance of monitoring,
research, adequate application of precaution, technology transfer, vulnerable groups and highly
exposed groups, identification of knowledge gaps needed to effectively evaluate benefits and
risks, allocation of resources. Input provided by the FSC will be incorporated into the final text.
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The revised text will be distributed to the WG for their information and any further input they
may wish to provide.
G. Karlaganis presented for information a draft for a Dakar Declaration on nanotechnolgy and
manufactured nanomaterials that he as the lead sponsor is considering submitting to Forum VI
for its consideration. He invited comments and suggestions and also others to associate
themselves with the document. A revised draft will be circulated to the WG for its information
and comment.
5.2.2.b Substitution and Alternatives
T. Jakl, Austria, lead sponsor for the topic Substitution and Alternatives, presented for the
consideration of the FSC the final draft of the thought starter paper (IFCS/FSC/WG
Substitution-Alternatives/02rev3) prepared as the Forum VI meeting document and the
proposed plenary programme (IFCS/FSC/WG Substitution-Alternatives/ 04 rev3). The topic is
addressed as a risk reduction strategy covering the life cycle and social dimensions. He clarified
that for the substitution and alternatives plenary session the proposed presentation on DDT and
its alternatives will focus on DDT within the substitution context and the technical approach
and scientific methodological aspects would be presented. For the proposed presentation on
substitution as a strategy of product development – as well as a driver for innovation (from
stakeholder point of view) a representative from private sector has not yet been determined.
The FSC did not request any revisions or additions to the TS prepared by the WG. The draft
plenary programme was also reviewed by the FSC with out any changes suggested. It was
requested and agreed that the presentation on DDT and its alternatives should complement the
planned UNEP/WHO/GEF side event on DDT and its alternatives and any discussion during the
plenary session on IVM & IPM. For the topic substitution as a strategy of product development
– as well as a driver for innovation (from stakeholder point of view), R. Koch suggested a
presentation by 3M on PFOS as an example of voluntary activity.
During the FSC discussions, it was noted that the elaboration of possible Forum
recommendations or agreed actions would most likely entail the establishment of an ad hoc WG
during Forum VI to prepare. The elements in the TS could be presented in plenary as a basis for
possible recommendations. For this topic, as well as the other plenary topics, the FSC expressed
the view that it would be helpful to have in advance a further developed/detailed list of possible
recommendations and action items based on the TS and presentations. T. Jakl, as lead sponsor,
offered to prepare these in consultation with the WG and to submit them as a lead sponsor room
document for the consideration of the Forum. The FSC agreed to the proposed process.
5.2.2.c Lead and cadmium - need for international action?
M. Luxem, Germany, lead sponsor for the topic on lead and cadmium - need for international
action? presented for the consideration of the FSC the final draft of the information/reference
paper ((IFCS/FSC/WG Lead and cadmium/04 rev 1) prepared as the Forum VI meeting
document and the proposed plenary programme. The focus is on the dispersal of lead and
cadmium through international trade of these metals as commodities and in products and wastes
and whether the potential hazards and risk via this mechanism may warrant coordinated
international action to protect human health and the environment. The Forum may wish to
consider whether such trade may lead to problems that cannot be sufficiently addressed by
countries acting alone, whether those problems may rise to the level of an international concern,
and thus whether they call for a coordinated international approach to addressing them - the risk,
responsibility, and remedy approach to considering the issue. If the Forum concludes that
adverse effects related to mobility of these metals through international trade may warrant
coordinated international action, then the Forum may wish to consider what additional steps or
actions may be desirable, including the means for their implementation. Any proposed actions
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or recommendations agreed by Forum VI will be forwarded to the UNEP Governing Council
for its consideration at its session in February 2009 when it addresses the topic of heavy metals
and to the ICCM2 for its consideration. The FSC may wish to consider a title for this paper and
the session that more closely reflects this refined focus. The authors suggest the option,
International Transport of Lead and Cadmium via Trade: An International Concern? M.
Luxem noted that the content of the draft meeting paper was of the character of a TS paper
rather than a reference or information paper and that information and case studies from
developing countries and CIT were sought.
G. Wiser, co-author of the draft paper, explained that the TS addressed the issue of transport via
trade to complement and add value to the work being carried out by UNEP and others. The TS
was not a review of the science, that was work is being undertaken by UNEP. Three (3)
questions were presented to the Forum for its consideration: 1) does trade in lead and cadmium
result in problems?, 2) are these problems of international concern?, and 3) is a coordinated
international approach needed? In its discussions the Forum may wish to think about and
identify criteria for the 2nd question.
The following comments and suggestions were offered by FSC members:
 products - the content is not always known and a cooperative approach is needed to address
problems that occur;
 mining is an important industry in many developing countries economies, but in many the
resulting environmental and health hazards are not adequately addressed;
 information on the role of WTO concerning these issues should be expanded; is the
consideration of the topic in conflict with the role and mandate of WTO, e.g. in the impact
of trade on environmental risks? a reason for countries to act multilaterally is to avoid
problems with WTO; WTO is not the only entity/fora addressing trade issues e.g.
environmental conventions;
 issue of importance of trade for the development of a country should be included;
 monitoring of resulting contamination from trade in goods is critical;
 UNEP supports the Forum session as a complement to the work it is undertaking and will
provide an information paper on its activities for Forum VI;
 the problem may be in the use of chemicals in products, not in trade itself - focus on the use
of Pb and Cd in certain products;
 OECD Lead Declaration - add information on what it covers; new OECD countries must
implement the Declaration - experiences could provide models for others;
 national capacities to implement control measures usually have a high cost - if a country
can not control, the gap is widening;
 programme presentations should reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and
examine both environment and health concerns;
The FSC agreed to the proposed new title International Transport of Lead and Cadmium via
Trade: An International Concern? and to the paper being prepared in the form of a Thought
Starter. A revised draft of the TS paper will be distributed to the WG for input and then
finalized for submission by the 1 April deadline. Members were invited to submit additional
nominations for presentations by 15 March 2008.
5.2.2.d Ecologically sound and integrated pest and vector management
N. Heidari, Islamic Republic of Iran, and R. Quijano, PAN Asia Pacific, lead sponsors for the
topic ecologically sound and integrated pest and vector management presented for the
consideration of the FSC the final draft of the thought starter paper (IFCS/FSC WG IVP &
IPM/03) prepared as the Forum VI meeting document and the proposed plenary programme
(IFCS/FSC WG IVP & IPM/04). N. Heidari provided an overview of the issues to be
considered including intersectoral cooperation and regional cooperation. He reminded the FSC
of its agreement to review and decide on the most appropriate title for the session and paper.
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Three proposals were presented to the FSC for its consideration. R. Quijano provided an
overview of the proposed programme noting that the time schedule for presentation needed to
be further considered to allow adequate time for discussion. He confirmed PAN's interest in
organizing a side event to allow additional time for presentations of case studies and in-depth
discussions.
The FSC did not request any revisions or additions to the TS prepared by the WG. The FSC
agreed the title "Ecologically based Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Vector
Management: key elements of pesticide risk reduction strategies" best represented the content
and focus of the session and linkages to the 2020 goal. The draft plenary programme was also
reviewed by the FSC with out any changes suggested.
At the request of the FSC, the lead sponsors prepared a preliminary draft of possible
recommended actions. The FSC advised that the outcome should not be general in nature,
clearly build on work ongoing by international and other organizations and be targeted and
focused on new ways of moving work and issues forward that were identified in the TS and
presentations. The lead sponsors offered to work on possible recommendations in consultation
with the WG and to submit them as a lead sponsor room document for the consideration of the
Forum. The approach taken may be to formulate questions which will aim to identify gaps in
current efforts and needs.
5.2.3
Opening Session
The FSC assumes lead responsibilities for preparing the programme for the Opening session of
Forum meetings. The secretariat introduced the proposed programme for the Opening session
presented in the meeting document (IFCS/FSC/08.08).
5.3.2.a Host government representatives
The President of Senegal, or his representative, will preside over the opening session. The
organisation of the opening ceremony will be handled in conjunction with the Protocol Office
of the Presidency. It is hoped that ministers from several sectors will address the Forum.
Information will be provided to the FSC as soon as decisions are made.
5.2.3.b Forum VI Keynote speakers
Keynote presentations will be made by Mrs Maureen Mwanawasa the First Lady for the
Zambian and Dr Osvaldo Canziani, Co-Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
Working Group II: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Mrs Mwanawasa
will address the Forum on the work of the Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative (MMCI)
and the Organization of African First Ladies to protect children and other vulnerable groups
from environmental threats, in particular the adverse effects from exposures to hazardous
chemicals. Dr Canziani will speak on the linkages between climate change and chemicals
management.
Mr Craig Watson, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Agriculture Sustainability
SYSCO Corporation, USA, has been invited to make a keynote presentation on emerging
opportunities and corporate strategies for sustainable chemicals management solutions,
addressing both agriculture and industrial chemicals issues. A response is awaited.
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5.2.3.c
President’s address
At the 75th FSC meeting it was proposed and agreed that the President report on the activities
and work of the FSC since Forum V in the Opening Session Forum VI, setting the stage for the
Forum VI programme and what needed to be achieved at the meeting. FSC members supported
not preparing a detailed President’s Progress Report noting that a report would duplicate efforts
under way for the ICCM.
5.2.3.d Awards
The Secretariat reviewed the nomination process for the IFCS Award of Merit and IFCS Special
Recognition Award. FSC members were encouraged to consult with colleagues and constituents
on possible candidates.
5.2.4
Administrative items
IFCS Terms of Reference, Elections, Budget & Finance, Contingency plan
The IFCS Terms of Reference (TOR) state that at each session the Forum will elect officers
(para 6) and members of the Forum Standing Committee (para 7.2). The TOR also state
15. Budget and Expenses
15.1
The Forum Standing Committee shall prepare for consideration by each session of
the Forum an estimate of expenditure related to the Forum, the Forum Standing Committee,
and ad hoc Working Groups established by the Forum and a Secretariat, together with
information concerning expenditures for the period since the last Forum. This estimate, with
such modifications as may be considered appropriate by the Forum in the light of potential
funding, shall subsequently be considered in the budget of the Forum.
Forum V adopted a resolution on the future of IFCS. The Resolution established a working
group to prepare a draft decision on the future role and functions of the IFCS for consideration
at Forum VI. The draft decision document under preparation by the Forum Working Group
(WG) proposes a future role and functions of IFCS and presents several options and approaches
for the future IFCS structure and institution arrangements. To make an informed decision on the
future of IFCS, the Forum should have a sense of the budgetary costs of each option under its
consideration. The Forum WG will finalize the draft decision document at its meeting 28-29
February 2008. The decision on the future of IFCS will warrant an examination and possible
revision of the IFCS TOR by Forum VI.
The draft decision document under preparation by the Forum Working Group (WG) puts forth
the following issue:
"Note that an important question under any approach of incorporating IFCS into
ICCM/SAICM is what rules of procedure or terms of reference would apply to Forum
sessions or activities held under the auspices of ICCM. ICCM-2 will take place in May
2009, several months after Forum VI will be held in September 2008. While ICCM-2 is
scheduled to consider and adopt rules of procedure for itself, Forum VI will not know
what they will be, nor will the Forum know the nature of a bureau that may be created
under them when it makes its decision about the future of IFCS. If Forum VI decides
upon an approach in which IFCS would be incorporated into ICCM, the Forum will not
know whether it can confidently “hand-off” IFCS to ICCM, because it will have no idea
of whether ICCM-2 will be willing or able to accept the Forum, or under what terms. In
light of this timing challenge, it may be prudent for Forum VI to adopt a contingent plan
in respect to the future of the Forum, if it decides upon an approach in which IFCS would
be incorporated into ICCM. "
The Forum WG will consider the issue at its 28-29 February 2008 meeting.
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If Forum VI decides upon an approach in which IFCS would be incorporated into ICCM, it
should also consider arrangements for IFCS in the interim period until ICCM-2.
The FSC discussed the preparatory work to support the consideration of these matters by Forum
VI. The possible need for different terms of reference covering different time periods (e.g.
September 2008 to ICCM2 in May 2009 and after ICCM2) and coordination with the ICCM
OETLWG for the preparation of draft ICCM rules of procedure were noted. The flexibility for
the IFCS to act and react would be important and it was observed that the Forum could give the
FSC the necessary power and mandate. These issues would be considered by the WG on the
Future of IFCS at its meeting following the FSC meeting. It was agreed to consider the matter
further following the outcome of WG on the Future of IFCS meeting and the availability of the
draft decision document.
5.3
Organization of work during Forum VI
5.3.1
Lead sponsors' role and responsibilities
The Secretariat reviewed the lead sponsors' roles and responsibilities for the preparation of
plenary sessions, documents produced during the session and the Forum V meeting report.
These had been instituted as IFCS working procedures by the FSC and Forum since Forum II
and were presented in the meeting document (IFCS/FSC/08.04).
5.3.2
Rapporteur
The Forum will designate the individual to serve as meeting rapporteur at the Opening Session.
According to the IFCS Terms of Reference (para 14) "…. the Secretariat, in consultation with
and under the guidance of the President of the Forum, shall prepare a Provisional Agenda for
each session of the Forum, including a recommendation for the meeting rapporteur."
The rapporteur is responsible for preparing the meeting report. Lead sponsors for Forum
Plenary agenda items have the main responsibility for drafting the meeting report text on Forum
decisions or recommendations as well as the relevant section in Meeting Summary Report on
their agenda items. The rapporteur prepares the meeting report based on their input.
The FSC is invited to consider nominations for rapporteur and convey these to the secretariat as
soon as possible.
5.3.3
Conduct of Business
The document "Conduct of Business in Plenary Sessions of the Forum, Regional Group
Meetings, and ad hoc Working Groups" (IFCS/FORUM-V/3 INF) is distributed as an
information paper for sessions of the Forum. It was prepared by the Forum Sanding Committee
when it was established. It is presented to the FSC for information.
In response to a question, the secretariat clarified that Regional Group Meetings are open to the
attendance of any IFCS participants and others attending Forum sessions as observers. Any
“closed” session during a meeting must be announced well in advance of the meeting.
Observers may participate in the discussions.
5.4
Side Events
The secretariat provided an updated on the side events being considered by IFCS participants
(IFCS/FSC/08 INF3). As a result of discussions at previous FSC meetings, pre-meetings for
Forum VI have tentatively been noted for Saturday 13 September 2008 and Sunday 14
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September 2008 in the Forum VI programme schedule and the host government has been
requested to tentatively reserve the conference facilities for possible pre-meetings on these dates.
The FSC confirmed that no pre-meetings were planned for 13 September; pre meetings and side
event would commence on Sunday morning 14 September.
J. Katima and L. Corra confirmed plans to organize a side event on climate change and
chemicals management during Monday15 September lunch period to take advantage of the
participation and contribution of Dr Canziani. They are seeking a financial sponsor to provide
the necessary resources to provide lunch to the participants.
R. Quijano, PAN and G. Wiser on behalf of IPEN confirmed that their organizations will be
organizing side events on IPM and substitution respectively. Lead contacts and information will
be provided as soon as possible. The secretariat has received confirmation from P. Chemin,
France, P. Wexler, USA, and M. Kern, UNEP as sponsors for side events on ethical issues of
nanotechnology and nanomaterials, global coordination of databases and DDT alternatives
respectively. M. Gibb offered to organize a side event on SAICM to provide information on
SAICM processes and procedures, budget and secretariat arrangements as well as updated
information on planning for ICCM2. The FSC welcomed the offer.
5.5
Exhibits
O. Sow stated that information would be made available shortly on the options for exhibits at
Forum VI, costs for formal display materials and space, customs procedures and deadlines for
requesting exhibit space. R. Quijano requested that special low cost arrangements be made for
NGOs and developing countries who wished to sponsors exhibits. The FSC requested that a
single conference room be designated as exhibit area and that standard meeting tables and
chairs be provided at no cost to those wishing to set up an exhibit. Participants may bring
formal displays if they so wished, but it was not necessary for the host government to organize
rental of formal exhibit booths and equipment.
6.0
Monitoring Progress
At its 75th meeting, the FSC members supported not preparing a detailed President’s Progress
Report for Forum VI noting that a report would duplicate efforts under way for ICCM2 and the
difficulties encountered in the past with obtaining information. The FSC suggested the
secretariat prepare the standard summary report on the annual IFCS Simple Indicators of
Progress reports submitted by NFPs and include in the report links to additional information
available on the web to supplement the information provided in the national reports.
The secretariat updated the FSC on the status of NFP annual report submissions. The deadline
for submission of 2007 reports is March 2008. To date less than 10 annual reports have been
received since Forum V. The FSC commented that the IFCS NFP reports contain a significant
number of SAICM items and will be used as a source of information for the ICCM2 baseline
report and thus support the ICCMM/SAICM reporting effort. The secretariat proposed and the
FSC agreed that if a sufficient number of national reports were not received to support the
preparation of a meaningful summary report, then a brief information note informing on the
reporting mechanism and linking to the individual reports on the IFCS web site and other
complementary information would be prepared.
7.0
Financial Report
The Secretariat provided a summary report on the IFCS Trust Fund and Twinning Funds
(IFCS/FSC/08.05). Priority effort was needed at this time to raise adequate funds for twinning
support and support for plenary programme presenters. Noting the role and responsibility of the
FSC to “assist the Secretariat of the IFCS in fund raising for the Trust Fund and for funds to
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support participation in IFCS activities ("twinning" arrangements).”, she requested the FSC to
consider ways to fund raise for IFCS in particular to support participation of developing
countries, CIT and NGOs in Forum VI. Those requesting travel support for Forum VI would be
requested to cost share. Recipients will be chosen following the adopted IFCS Guidelines.
Anyone requesting funding who proposes a cost sharing arrangement will be given priority
consideration, all other criteria being equal, to facilitate support to the greatest number of
delegates. The FSC was requested to think innovatively about funding support possibilities
including opportunities for bilateral and other arrangements.
M. Luxem, T. Jakl and G. Karlagnis confirmed the availability of some financial support for the
speakers for their respective plenary sessions. K-H Choi said that in addition to this year's
financial contribution, R. of Korea will try to contribute in the future. L. Corra stated that the
ISDE General Assembly meeting in April 2008 will discuss how the organization may
cooperate. O. Sow said the government of Senegal is current negotiating conference rates with
the hotels and would ensure that the best rates would be made available. G. Entenza proposed
that a special per diem rate, lower than the standard UN rate, be established for the funded
participants taking into account the conference hotel rates and food costs to facilitate support to
more participants. Several members emphasized the importance countries and organizations
contributing no matter what the level as an increase in the number of contributors provided a
political sign of the important role IFCS has and served as a leveraging mechanism to obtain
additional funds from their government.
8.0
INFOCAP
M. Gubb introduced the topic. Financial support has been provided by the Government of
Germany to begin the work necessary to integrate INFOCAP into the clearing house mechanism
the SAICM secretariat is establishing. Technical and administrative issues were being
considered. R. Wood presented a summary of a paper on options for the modernisation of
INFOCAP and its integration into the SAICM clearing house. He presented an historical
perspective of INFOCAP, the background and objectives of the network, current challenges and
a comparison of two proposed approaches (centralized repository and distributed network).
The following comments and suggestions were offered by FSC members:
- reasons for the lack of participation should be examined and addressed; it was suggested
that INFOCAP be used as an information source on projects funded by the SAICM QSP TF
and the SAICM QSP Executive Board be requested to support and encourage submission to
INFOCAP by funding recipients;
- limited or restricted access to the internet in developing countries remains an obstacle;
- updating should take into consideration that all materials and information relevant to
INFOCAP are not currently available on web sites;
- several expressed strong support for retaining INFOCAP as a vehicle for developing
countries and NGOs without their own websites to make information on their priorities,
projects and materials available;
- the current version of INFOCAP allows for linkages to other web sites as well as uploading
of documents;
- facility to obtain country and subject overviews is a unique aspect of INFOCAP;
- oversight and authorization for posting country information are still valid requirements to
ensure only appropriate information is made available through the network;
- a combination of the two proposed approaches conforms to the recommendation of the
INFOCAP Steering Committee and should be investigated as an option.
M. Gubb noted there were significant cost implications for the various options for the future
structure and operations of INFOCAP. He thanked the participants for their comments and
suggestions and said there would be further opportunities for discussion.
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9.0
Time schedule for Forum VI preparations
The FSC reviewed and update its time schedule for Forum VI preparations taking into account
its decisions during the meeting (IFCS/FSC/07.16 rev5). The FSC agreed to convene two
teleconferences prior to Forum VI: 27 May 2008 and 16 July 2008. Additional teleconferences
will be considered as needed. The schedule will be kept in constant review by the FSC as
preparations progress and updated as necessary.
10.0
SAICM – Implementation update
The SAICM Secretariat and SAICM Regional Focal Points provided updates on SAICM
implementation efforts. Detailed information is available on the SAICM web site.
11.0
Other business
None
12.0
Closure of the meeting
The President thanked participants for their contributions to a productive meeting. The
programme for Forum VI was substantive and will address key priority topics identified by
IFCS participants, in particular those in developing countries and CITs. He thanked the
Government of Thailand for its hospitality and the excellent meeting arrangements and wished
everyone a safe journey home.
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ANNEX
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
GOVERNMENTS
Austria
Dr Thomas Jakl
Chemicals Policy Directorate (V/2)
Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management
Stubenbastei 5
Vienna A-1010
Austria
Tel: +43 1 51 52 22 330
Fax: +43 1 51 52 27 334
Email: thomas.jakl@lebensministerium..at
Belarus
Dr Irina Zastenskaya
Deputy Director
Republican Scientific Practical Center of Higiene
8 Academicheskaya Str
Minsk – 12 220012
Belarus
Tel: +37517 292 5015
Fax: +375 17 284 0345
Email: rspch@rspch.by
zastenskaya@hotmail.com
Burkina Faso
Prof Abdouraman Bary
Coordonnateur
Autorité nationale pour la Convention sur les Armes chimiques
09 BP 526 Ouagadougou 09
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Tel: +226 76 59 53 47
Fax: +226 50 30 72 42
Email: abary@univ-ouaga.bf abdouramanb@yahoo.com
China
Mrs Hong Zhou
Associate Researcher
Chemical Registration Center of State Environment Protection Administration
8 Dayangfang, Anwai Beiyaun
Beijing 100012
China
Tel: +86 10 84915287
Fax: +86 10 84913897
Email: zhouh@crc-sepa.org.cn
Germany
Mrs Monika Luxem-Fritsh
Deputy Head of Division
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
P.O. Box 120629
Bonn D-53048
Germany
Tel: +49 228 305 2722
Email: monika.luxem@bmu.bund.de
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Hungary
Dr Zoltan Szabo, IFCS President
National Instutute of Environmental Health
Nagyvarad ter 2
Budapest 1096
Hungary
Tel: +36 1 476 11 32 or 36 for Andrea
Fax: +36 1 215 68 91
Email: szabo.zoltan@oki.antsz.hu bszaboz@t-online.hu
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Mr Nassereddin Heidari, for IFCS Vice President
Deputy Secretary
National Authority for Chemical Conventions
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Building 8 West
Tehran
Iran
Tel: +98 21 61154421, +98 61154448
Fax: +98 21 6740094
Email: nheidari@mfa.gov.ir nheidar63@gmail.com
Korea (Republic of)
Dr Kyung-Hee Choi
Director
National Institute of Environmental Research
Ministry of Environment
Environmental Research Complex
Kyungseo-dong, Seo-gu,
Inchon
Seoul 404-170
Korea (Republic of)
Tel: +82 32 560 7206
Fax: +82 32 568 2041
Email: nierchoi@me.go.kr; nierchoi@gmail.com
Senegal
Mr Ousmane Sow
Direction of Environment and Classified Establishments
Ministry of Environment
106 rue Carnot
BP 6557
Dakar Etoile
Dakar
Senegal
Tel: +221 33 821 0725
Fax: +221 33 822 6212
Email: ousmane7@netscape.net
ousmane7@orange.sn
Slovenia
Dr Marta Ciraj, IFCS Vice President
Director
National Chemicals Bureau
Ministry of Health, National Chemicals Bureau
Ajdouscina 4
Ljubljana SI-1000
Slovenia
Tel: +386 1 47 86 039
Fax: +386 1 47 86 266
Email: marta.ciraj@gov.si
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Suriname
Dr Jules F. M. De Kom, IFCS Vice President
Toxicology Focal Point
Secretariat Director
Ministry of Health
H. Arronstraat 64 B
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: +597 477601
Fax: +597473 923
Email: dekomj@sr.net apotheek@azp.sr
Switzerland
Dr Georg Karlaganis, IFCS Vice President
Head
Substances, Soil & Biotechnology Division
Federal Office for the Environment
FOEN
Bern CH-3003
Switzerland
Tel: +41 31 32 26 955
Mobile: +41 794159962
Fax: +41 31 32 47 978
Email: georg.karlaganis@bafu.admin.ch
Tanzania (United Republic of)
Prof Jamidu Katima, IFCS Vice President
University of Dar es Salaam
PO Box 35131
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania (United Republic of)
Tel: +255 22 2410 024
Fax: +255 22 2410 114
Mobile : +255 754265864
Email: jkatima@cpe.udsm.ac.tz; jamidu_katima@yahoo.co.uk
Thailand
Dr Siriwat Tiptaradol
Secretary General
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 59 1 5231
Fax: +66 2 59 1 026
Email: siriwat@fda.moph.go.th
Dr Suwit Wibulpolprasert, IFCS Past 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 forum4@health.moph.go.th
Zambia
Mr Michael Musenga
Environmental Health Officer and Public Prosecutor for Environmental Health
Environmental Health
Monze District Council
PO Box 660149
Monze Southern Province
Zambia
Tel: Mobile: +260977436314
Fax: +260 32 50265
Email: mmusenga@yahoo.com
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Intergovernmental Organizations
Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of
Chemicals
Mr Craig Boljkovac
Programme Coordinator
Chemicals & Waste Management Programme
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Palais des Nations
Geneva 10 CH-1211
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 91 78 471
Fax: +41 22 9178 047
Email: craig.boljkovac@unitar.org
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Non Governmental Organizations
CIEL
Mr Glenn Wiser
Senior Attorney
Center for International Environmental law (CIEL)
1350 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1100
Washington DC 20036
United States of America
Tel: +1 202 742 5832
Fax: +1 202 785 8701
Email: gwiser@ciel.org
ICCA
Dr Rainer-Kurt Koch
Senior Advisor
Verband der Chemischen Industrie VCI and CEFIC
Karlstrasse 21
Frankfurt 60329
Germany
Tel: +49 69 2556 1371
Fax: +49 221 961 9927
Email: koch@vci.de
ISDE
Dr Lilian Corra
ISDE Past President and International Secretariat
International Society of Doctors for the Environment
Bulnes 2009, 2°A
Buenos Aires 1425
Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4823 2298
Fax: +54 11 4823 2298
Email: lcisde@arnet.com.ar
ITUC
Mr Bjorn Erikson
Industrial Hygenist
Landsorganisasjonen i Norge
Youngsgaten 11
Oslo N-0181
Norway
Tel: +47 2306 1714
Fax: +47 2306 1753
Email: bjorn.erikson@lo.no
PAN - Asia and Pacific
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; ilangg@yahoo.com
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ADVISERS
Argentina
Mr Gonzalo Entenza
Dirección General de Asuntos Ambientales
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto
Esmeralda 1212
Buenos Aires 1007
Argentina
Tel: +54 11 5166 8469
Fax: +54 11 4819 7413
Email: gex@mrecic.gov.ar
Nigeria
Mrs Abiola I. Olanipekun
Chief Environmental Scientist
Pollution Control Department
Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing & Urban Development
Plot 444,
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama District
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: +234 9 5234119; +234 802 3175742; +234 9 4136317
Fax: +234 9 5234014/4136317
Email: abiolanipekun@yahoo.co.uk
Thailand
Dr Duangtip Hongsamoot
Food and Drug Administration
Chemical Safety Group
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road,
Muang District
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +662 590 7021
Fax: +662 590 7287
Email: duangtip@health.moph.go.th
Dr Aurus Kongphanich
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
Mrs Amornart Leenanithikul
Pharmacist 8
Chemical Safety Group
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health
Tivanont Rd.
Nontaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2590 7287
Fax: +66 2590 7287
Email: amornrat@fda.moph.go.th
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Ms Pornpit Silkavute
Research Manager,
Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI)
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road, Muang District
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 951 1286 93 Extn.127
Fax: +66 2 951 1295
Email: pornpit@health.moph.go.th
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OBSERVERS
Ms Helen Arromdee
Scientist Level 9
Safety in Workplace Group
Department of Industrial Works
Industrial Safety Technical Bureau
75/6 Ramma VI Road
Tungphyathai
Ratchatewi
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +6622024220
Fax: +66 2 3543392
Email: helen@diw.go.th
Mrs Tippawan Arunrunsivech
Technical and Secretariat of
Hazardous Substances Committee Group
Department of Industrial Works
75/6 Rama VI Road
Ratchathewee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 202 4230
Fax: +66 2 202 4230
Email: tippawan@diw.go.th
Ms Suwapiccha Attavorrarat
Pharmacist
Ministry of Public Health
Chemical Safety Section
Food and Drug Administration
Nontaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +6625907289
Fax: +6625907287
Email: picchy@fda.moph.go.th
Dr Kitipong Banomyong
Occupational Medicine Physician
Department of Medical Service
Ministry of Public Health
Ohts Dept, Noppasutrachathana Hospital
109, M.S., Ramindra 12 Km, Kunnayao
Bangkok 10230
Thailand
Tel: +66 2517 4270; 1658
Fax: +66 2517 4270; 1659
Email: kbanomyong@hotmail.com
Ms Ruchaya Boonyatumanond
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Research Centre
Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
49 Praram 6 Road
soi 30 Phyathai
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 577 4182
Fax: +66 2 577 1138
Email: ruchayapoo@yahoo.com
Ms Pornpimon Chareonsong
Senior Environmental Scientist
Pollution Control Department
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7
Phahon Yothin Rd., Sam Sen Nai, Phayathai
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +662 298 2457
Fax: +662 298 2425/662 298 2765
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Email: dbase.c@pcd.go.th; pornpimon.c@pcd.go.th
Dr Qwanruedee Chotichanathawewong
Director of Energy, Industry and Environment Program
Thailand Environmental Institute
16/151-154 Muang Thong Thani, Bond Street
Bangpood Pakkred
Nontaburi 11120
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 503 333 ext 508
Fax: +66 2 504 4826 8
Email: qwan@tei.or.th
Mrs Panpimon Chunyanuwat
Director
Department of Agriculture
Office of Agricultural Regulatory, Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Tel: +662 579 8576
Fax: +662 579 5084
Email: panpimon@doa.go.th
Dr Vavapan Danutra
Head, Chemical Information Unit
National Centre of Excellence for Environment and Hazardous Waste Management
Chulalonghorn University
Phayathai Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel: +662 218 4250
Fax: +662219 2250
Dr Matthew Gubb
SAICM Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme
11 - 13 Chemin des Anémones
Châtelaine
Geneva CH-1219
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 9178200
Fax: +41 22 7973460
Email: mgubb@chemicals.unep.ch
Mr Nuwat Imsomboon
Pharmacist 3
Office of International Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Tiwanon Road
nonthaburi
Bangkok 11000
Thailand
Tel: +6625907286
Fax: +6625907287
Email: nuwat@fda.moph.go.th
Dr Sirinmas Katchamart
Pharmacist 7 Cosmetic Control Group
Bureau of Cosmetic and Hazardous Substance Control
Food and Drug Administration
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi
Bangkok 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 590 7277
Fax: +66 2 591 8468
Email: katchams@fda.moph.go.th
Ms Jaruwan Limsajjasakul
Director, Regional Medical Sciences Center Nakhonsawan
Department of Medical Science
Regional Medical Sciences Center Nakhonsawan, Psychiatric Hospital, Tha Man Oy, Phayuha
Nakhonsawan 60130
Thailand
Tel: +66 562 67423
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Fax: +66 562 67329
Email: jaruwan@dmsc.moph.go.th
Ms Chalanda Moolmee
Computer Technician 5
Ministry of Transport
38 Ratchadamnoennok Road
Bangkok 10100
Thailand
Tel: +662 283 3170
Fax: +66 2 283 3049
Email: chalanda.m@mot.go.th
Ms Suchitra Muangnil
Foreign Affairs Officer 4
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
443 Sri Ayudhya Road
Bangkok 10500
Thailand
Tel: +6626435000 Ext: 2295
Fax: +6626435080
Ms Arporn Niyompruksa
Nurse
Nopparat Rajathani Hospital
109 Ramindra Km
12 Kunnayao
Bangkok 10230
Thailand
Tel: +662 5174270-9 Ext: 1659
Fax: +662 517 4270-9
Mr Sirithan Pairoj-Boriboon
Civil Service Advisor of Prime Minister
Prime Minister's Office
Government House
Phitsanulok Rd Dusit
Bangkok 10300
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 282 1650
Fax: +66 2 282 1650
Email: sirithan@gmail.com
Dr Sumol Pavittranon
Senior Medical Scientist
Department of Medical Science
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Rd.
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2589 0022
Fax: +66 2589 9860
Ms Pattreya Phokagul
Pharmacist 4
The Office of International Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi
Bangkok 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 590 7289
Fax: +66 2 590 7287
Email: pattreya@fda.moph.go.th
Ms Malee Pongsopon
Public Health Officer
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +6625904380
Fax: +6625904388
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Dr Twisuk Punpeng
Senior Public Health Officer
Department of Health
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2591 8148
Fax: +66 2591 8149
Email: twisuk@health.moph.go.th
Mr Soodsakorn Putho
Advisor on the Treaties and International Strategies Bureau
Department of Industrial Works
75/6 Rama VI Road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2202 4210
Fax: +66 2202 4021
Email: soodsakorn@diw.go.th
Mr Paisan Ratanasatien
Director, Entomology and Zoology Group
Plant Protection Research and Development Office
Phahonyothin Road
Jatujak
Bangkok 15900
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 579 5583
Fax: +66 2 940 5307
Email: mrpaisan91@yahoo.co.th
Mr Teerapong Rodprasert
Director of ICT Centre
Ministry of Transport
38 Ratchadamnoennok Road
bangkok 10100
Thailand
Tel: +662 283 3119
Fax: +66 2 2813659
Email: tee@mot.go.th
Ms Nuchida Rungthawornwong
Environment Officer 6
Waste and Hazardous Substances Management
Pollution Control Department
92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7
Samsen Nai
Phayathai
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +662 298 2287
Fax: +662 298 2765
Email: nuchida.r@pcd.go.th
Mr Chaveng Sae Chao
Secretary General of the Chemical Industry Club
The Federation of Thai Industries
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Zone 2, 4th floor
60 New Rachadapisek Road
Klongtoey
Bangkok 10110
Thailand
Tel: +662 345 1177
Fax: +66 2 345 1281
Email: chaveng-chao.cc@bayer-ag.de
Dr Turnjit Satayavirut
Senior Entomologist
Plant Protection Institute
Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 579 5586 Ext: 111
Fax: +66 2 940 5396
Email: turnjits@yahoo.com
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Dr Palarp Sinhaseni Sinhaseni
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
254 Phyathai
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel: +662 218 5424
Fax: +662 218 5418
Mr Sakda Sinives
Senior Subject Matter Specialist
Government Service
Division of Pesmanagement Bureau of Agriculture Production Quality Development
Department of Agricultural Extension
Chatuchak 10900
Thailand
Tel: +66 2579 5178
Fax: +66 2579 0280
Ms Supanon Sirichuaychoo
Pesticide Regulatory Sub-division
Agriculture Regulation bureau
Department of Agriculture
Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Tel: +662 579 7986
Fax: +662 579 7988
Email: ssupanon@hotmail.com
Ms Kwanyue Sripaoraya
Medical Scientist
National Institute of Health Sciences
Department of Medical Science
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi
Bangkok 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 951 000 Ext: 99494
Fax: +66 2 589 8701
Email: KWANYUEN@dmsc.moph.go.th
Dr Nalinee Sripaung
Public Health Officer
Ministry of Public Health
Department of Disease Control
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 590 4380
Fax: +66 2 590 4388
Email: nsripaung@yahoo.com
Mr Pramote Srisuwan
Scientist, Treaties and International Strategies Bureau
Department of Industrial Works
75/6 Praram 6 Road
Tungphyathai
Ratchatewi
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +6622024 108
Fax: +66 2 2024015
Email: pramote_srisuwan@hotmail.com
Ms Nashnok Sukkarnkar
Pharmacist 4
Drug Control Division
Food and Drug Administration
Tiwanon Roacd
Nonthaburi
Bangkok 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 590 7163
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Fax: +66 2 590 7164
Email: nashnok@fda.moph.go.th
Ms Rachanee Suvapab
Senior Scientist
Agricultural Crop Production Science Research Development Office
Phahonyothin Road
Jatujak
Bangkok 15900
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 940 5504
Fax: +662 561 4695
Email: raschanee@gmail.com
Dr Lerson Tanasugam
Faculty Member
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
254 Phyathai Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel: +662 218 5424
Fax: +662 218 5418
Email: lerson@lerson.org
Ms Issaraporn Vijitjunyakool
Scientist Level : 8 (technical)
Safety in Workplace Group Industrial Safety Technology Bureau
Department of Industrial Works
75/6 Praram 6 Road
Tungphyathai
Ratchatewi
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +662 2024220
Fax: +66 2 354 3392
Mr Richard Wood
Consultant to SAICM Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme
15, Chemin des Anémones
Châtelaine
Geneva CH-1219
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 9178622
Fax: +41 22 7973460
Email: richard.wood@unep.ch
Ms Nittaya Yamphayak
Director, Narcotics Division
Food and Drug Administration
Ministry of Public Health
Tiwanon Road
Nonthaburi 11000
Thailand
Tel: +66 2590 7332
Fax: +66 2591 8471
Email: nty@fda.moph.go.th
Mr Thosapol Yuntresingh
Scientist Level : 8 (technical)
Safety in workplace Group Industrial Safety Technology Bureau
Department of Industrial Works
75/6 Praram 6 Road
Tungphyathai
Ratchatewi
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 2024220
Fax: +66 2 354 3392
Email: thosapol@diw.go.th
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IFCS SECRETARIAT
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
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