The Role of Industry and ACIC in Regional GHS Implementation: next steps for industry involvement GHS Conference for ASEAN Implementation Towards 2008 and Beyond 9 May 2007 Jakarta, Indonesia Mr. PHROMPHRON Isarankura Na Ayutthaya Secretary to RCMCT Responsible Care Management Committee of Thailand (RCMCT) Advisor, Chemical Industry Club (CIC) The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) ASEAN Chemical Industry Council (ACIC)

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ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) The chemical industry is a fundamental industry producing both raw materials for other industries, as well as end products. The ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) is a regional grouping in ASEAN, established with the view to advance a faster and effective implementation of projects for industrial complementation under the Working group of Industrial Complementation of the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI). It was formed in April 1977 and with a current membership of six countries, comprising the respective national chemical industry associations/ organizations from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) The chairmanship of ACIC is based on a rotating basis (alphabetical order). The affairs of the ACIC are governed and administered by the ACIC Board of Directors’ which meets annually to promote cooperation, as well as to discuss and resolve issues affecting the ASEAN Chemical industry. Thailand is anticipated to hold the ACIC chairmanship in 2007.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) ACIC members The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) was established in 1978 as an industry group under the aegis of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) was established in 1978 as an industry group under the aegis of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). The Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) was officially formed on May 1979 under umbrella of Singapore Manufacturers Association (SMA), in 1996 SMA restructured itself as the Singapore Confederation Industries (SCI). The Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) was officially formed on May 1979 under umbrella of Singapore Manufacturers Association (SMA), in 1996 SMA restructured itself as the Singapore Confederation Industries (SCI). The Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK), otherwise known as the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines, was organized in Manila in The Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK), otherwise known as the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines, was organized in Manila in Indonesian Chemical Industries Club (ICIC) have the active organization called Komite Nasional Responsible Care Indonesia (KN-RCI) Indonesian Chemical Industries Club (ICIC) have the active organization called Komite Nasional Responsible Care Indonesia (KN-RCI)

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) The Federation of Thai Industries is an upgraded body of the Association of Thai Industries which was created on November 13, The transformation took place on December 29, 1987 by the enactment of the Federation of Thai Industries Act, 1987 which requires the body to be under the supervision of the Minister of Industry. Chemical Industries Club in the Federation of Thai Industries is a club which combined 6 group of industry. The Federation of Thai Industries is an upgraded body of the Association of Thai Industries which was created on November 13, The transformation took place on December 29, 1987 by the enactment of the Federation of Thai Industries Act, 1987 which requires the body to be under the supervision of the Minister of Industry. Chemical Industries Club in the Federation of Thai Industries is a club which combined 6 group of industry. --> Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Carbon Black --> Agrochemicals --> Paints --> Basic & Allied Chemicals --> Detergent & Hygenic Industry --> Others Chemical and related Industry Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Carbon BlackAgrochemicalsPaintsBasic & Allied ChemicalsDetergent & Hygenic Industry

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) ASEAN member countries participate in the training courses that provide by Japan (JETRO/AOTS/JCIA) ASEAN member countries participate in the training courses that provide by Japan (JETRO/AOTS/JCIA) ( JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization, AOTS = Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship JCIA = Japanese International Cooperation Agency) GHS primary training course GHS primary training course Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam 2003 – 2005 GHS intermediate course 2003 – 2005 GHS intermediate course Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam 2003 – 2005 GHS advanced course 2003 – 2005 GHS advanced course Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) GHS primary training course GHS primary training course Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar 2005 – 2007 GHS intermediate course 2005 – 2007 GHS intermediate course Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar 2005 – 2007 GHS advanced course 2005 – 2007 GHS advanced course Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar 2006 – 2007 GHS instructor training course 2006 – 2007 GHS instructor training course Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam 2007 – 2008 GHS instructor training course 2007 – 2008 GHS instructor training course Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) APEC (The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) and APEC Chemical Dialogue APEC (The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) and APEC Chemical Dialogue GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) IMPLEMENTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SEMINAR ON GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) IMPLEMENTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THAILAND, SEPTEMBER 2006 Purpose; Purpose; To enhance the GHS technical tools following up implementation, and establishment of sustainable development framework and information network on GHS To enhance the GHS technical tools following up implementation, and establishment of sustainable development framework and information network on GHS

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) APEC (The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) and APEC Chemical Dialogue APEC (The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) and APEC Chemical Dialogue GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) IMPLEMENTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SEMINAR ON GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) IMPLEMENTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THAILAND, SEPTEMBER 2006 Conclusion; Conclusion; 1. The participants gained overview knowledge and the work plan of future GHS chemical classification and its implementation, together with information about UNITAR’s project on implementation and technical assistance on GHS.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) 2. By the time the seminar was organized in September 2006, it was obvious to all participants that most APEC economies would miss the target of GHS implementation by It seemed that many would also miss the global target of having GHS fully operational by 2008, as set by WSSD and ECOSOC, unless additional efforts were made to accelerate the process in APEC. 3. To facilitate a smooth transition to the new GHS system and to have it fully operational by 2008, it was recommended that earlier GHS implementation should not face any barrier to trade. Instead, a dual system (GHS and Non-GHS) should be acceptable during the transitional period. This issue, together with the issue of incentives for earlier implementation, should be ruled by APEC CD SG.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) 4. In support of the APEC Collaboration System, and to facilitate trade on chemicals and chemical products, it was recommended that all APEC member economies establish a website on GHS implementation in their respective economies. The website, bilingual between English and the national language. 5. While labeling and statements for very small packages were regarded as GHS special cases, and while some APEC member economies already had provisions for special situations in their regulations, it was agreed that there was an opportunity for standardization under GHS. It was also recommended that APEC CD should set up a working group to look into this issue from APEC’s perspective.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) 6. In designing hazard communication tools, it was agreed that the protection of CBI was needed, providing that such protection did not compromise the health and safety of workers or consumers or the protection of the environment. It was also agreed that, on the issue of CBI, clear guidelines from the government should be made available. 7. As regards GHS implementation, the progress made so far in Japan was commendable. Besides, the methods used and steps taken by Japan were considered the best practice available from which other APEC economies could learn and apply.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) UNITAR/ILO UNITAR/ILO 2005 Financial Support to Core Partnership Activities Implemented through the UNITAR/ILO Global GHS Capacity Building Programme 2005 Financial Support to Core Partnership Activities Implemented through the UNITAR/ILO Global GHS Capacity Building Programme National GHS capacity building projects in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, National GHS capacity building projects in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, National GHS capacity building projects in Laos and Cambodia, National GHS capacity building projects in Laos and Cambodia, Regional GHS Workshop in ASEAN, Oct 2005 Regional GHS Workshop in ASEAN, Oct 2005 Development of Regional GHS Implementation Strategy in ASEAN, Development of Regional GHS Implementation Strategy in ASEAN,

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) GHS implementation in Thailand GHS implementation in Thailand  Law and Regulation ;  Draft of Notification of the hazardous substances committee Re : Classification and Labelling the hazardous substances follow the Hazardous Substances Act B.E  Draft of Notification of the Ministry of Industry Re : Classification and Labelling the hazardous substances follow the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) GHS implementation in Thailand GHS implementation in Thailand  Project plan in 2007 ;  Authorities project (Department of Industrial Works)  Improve SMEs’ GHS capacity building in four industry groups;  Acid and Alkali (10 factories)  Solvent ( 5 factories)  Paint (5 factories)  Adhesive material ( 5 factories)  Initiate GHS handbook for SMEs (4 industry groups)

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) GHS implementation in Thailand GHS implementation in Thailand  Project plan in 2007 ;  Authorities project (continue)  Training for Authority officers (Department of Industrial Works and concerned authorities )  National database for laboratory efficiency  National database for local experts, International experts (ASEAN, APEC, Asia-Pacific regional, etc.)  National SDS database (in Thai) 350 items ( in the list of Hazardous Substance Act. B.E.2535)

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) GHS implementation in Thailand GHS implementation in Thailand  Project plan in 2007 ;  Private sector (CIC/FTI and RCMCT)  Seminar 4 times (800 participants)  Single substance training course 10 times (200 participants)  Mixtures substance training course 4 times ( 100 participants)  Coordinate with GHS committee and all concerned authorities

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC) Recommendation Recommendation To facilitate trade in chemicals, it was recommended that all ASEAN and ACIC members contribute to a multilingual website with translation of GHS words and phrases.

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC)  Law and Regulation  Translate to official local language  Training / Seminar / Workshop (repeatable, especially for SMEs)  Exchange Information about GHS in ASEAN and ACIC members  Guideline of Classify the physical hazard of the hazardous substances  Guideline Classify the health and environmental hazard of the hazardous substances  Evaluate of the classification and the performances

ASEAN Chemical Industries Council (ACIC)  ASEAN certify body  ASEAN SDS internet data bank  ASEAN laboratory center for mixtures substances  Financial support continuously for SMEs

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