1. GHS implementation process issues

2. There are three aspects of GHS implementation Political and Institutional aspects. We have a mechanism called the Aarchus convention, SAICM, ICSD, national chemicals commision. It is necessary to establish focal points of GHS in another framework. Create an inter-department coordination committee, include NGO representatives. Define which department is responsible for GHS implementation.

3. Legal aspects We have a good environmental legislation system, but it needs to be coordinated with GHS standards. Necessary to adopt GHS as a national standard in our country The present standards are voluntary in the region, but development of national standards on GHS are very important for future work. Necessary to coordinate environmental legislation according to customs and tax codes.

4. Appropriate monitoring of implementation of GHS is needed. Would be good to develop adequate indicators. Examples: 2 levels of progress assessment 1.Enterprises- Rate of chemicals already classified according to GHS 2.Country- Amount of enterprises using GHS.

5. Business sector must participate in GHS implementation more actively, we need to have methods of enforcement more than methods of punishment.

6. Education and awareness Training and education activities for officials, industry, consumers, farmers, and the population in general. Development of training models. Dissemination of information among wide circle of stakeholders: websites, leaflets, brochures, wide use of best practices. Involve mass media.

7. Financial Aspects Financial support from international organizations: UN, WTO, ILO.

8. Theme 3: Implementation Process Issues Members: Hero Kol –CambodiaBing Wang - China Auliyah Ariani – IndonesiaPreecha-Korn Suvanaphen –Thailand Annuar Bin Moh Bin Mokhtar – MalaysiaCissie Young - Singapore Ana Trinidad Rivera – PhilippinesSam Rae Cho - Korea Li Yee Chow – SingaporeTianjie Ma - China Jariya Mitroupathump – ThailandYong-Kyoon Doo – Rep. of Korea Hoai Long – Vietnam

9. Theme 3: Implementation Process Have a Champion in Each Country Governance: Creation of Task Force or Committee by Ministry of Industry, Port Singapore Authority, Environment, Health, etc. including industry, academe and civil society –Transparent - Collegial –Team work– spirit - Public-private sector partnership Engaging stakeholder – different stakeholders Develop a national policy Road Map – promoting GHS –Gap analysis - Development of Guidebook –Capacity Building - Awareness

10. Theme 3: Implementation Process Compliance assistance -Set standards Develop national/international collaborations – experts group –Establish cooperation link with UNITAR –Acknowledge support of UNITAR Way forward ------ Set of indicators Resources and time needed for implementation Challenge: voluntary Goals: Key Performance Indicators

11. Theme 3: Implementation Process Survey/interview: Comprehensibility testing: to gauge the worker’s perception – workers, supervisors and managers level Capacity-building and training Inspection – workplace, market control Design questionnaire to get a good picture of the implementation process –Need to know –How to improve

12. Theme 3: Implementation Process Roadshow- different seminar for workers Provide guidance and training Translation of the purple book –Proofread –Peer-reviewed Information – through a help desk from industry Require supplier to provide reports List of chemicals – for monitoring

13. Challenge Consumer products How to implement GHS in countries not yet implementing eg technical expertise –Cambodia –Vietnam Linking mainstreaming ------chemical safety management in general Regular meetings on GHS Raising awareness among policy-makers Sharing updates among different countries Mutual acceptance for importation of products

14. Way Forward Mainstream chemicals Champion Government should have ownership and accountability Good coordination needed within country – focal point –Get agreement Continuing support from UNITAR Need for multinationals to be on-board –added value Cooperation with industry organization/association Strategy on how to make GHS a reality