National Implementation of SAICM: A Guide to Resource, Guidance, and Training Materials of IOMC Participating Organizations

Overview

Following adoption of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) at the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM) in February 2006, countries have initiated implementation of SAICM, including development of national SAICM implementation plans. To inform country deliberations and related capacity building initiatives, the participating organizations (POs) of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) have prepared this Guide. It raises issues countries may want to consider in preparing for, developing, and implementing their SAICM implementation plans and points to existing resources, guidance and training materials available through IOMC POs for particular SAICM work areas.