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63rd Forum Standing Committee Meeting1-3 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.htmHe 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.

1 List of Participants - Annex C

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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 post-SAICM (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.

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

o 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".

2 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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o 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.

o 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".

o 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.

o 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.

o The issue of the lack of participation by IGOs in the Forum needs to be included.o 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 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, multi-stakeholder participation in SAICM.

3 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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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 2005-2006, 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:o 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.

o C. Auer will raise the funding issue with WEOG colleagues at the OECD meeting in Paris (week of 6 June).

o 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.

o U. Schlottmann expressed confidence in securing funds for IFCS and noted that Germany remains committed to the future of IFCS.

o K. Kunzer will raise the issue of a financial contribution from industry with colleagues at the next ICCA meeting.

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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:

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 Development3. Chemical Safety for Development or Chemical Safety for Sustainable Development

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):

o 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)

o Head of State for Hungary see item 6.9 below (G. Ungvary)o Chair of CSD; someone connected to "Global Compact Initiative" (M. Kern)o Head of an IGOs (J. Buccini)o CEO of GEF, Len Good (J. Weinberg)o Chair of Millenium Project, Jeffrey Sachs; or, Otto Scharmer/Peter Senge/Prof. Wasi - "New

Paradigm" authors (IFCS President)

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o 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.

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.

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.

4 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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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. Pre-meetings 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.

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)

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.

Options for the meeting venue, in priority order, are as follows:o Hungaryo African region (possibly Tanzania)

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o Japano Switzerlando 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 issues6.6 Reports requested by Forum IV6.8 Conduct of business in plenary6.10 Communications and Media for FV11.0 Chemical Social Service Corps Proposal12.0 VP Regional Activities13.0 IFCS Champions Activities14.0 General communications

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Annex ASummary 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:

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.

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?

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?

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.

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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

Opening President -possibly combine with way forward/lessons learnt

Chemical Safety: Right or Privilege?

Opening President -for consideration as a topic to address in opening

Children and Chemical Safety

President's Progress Report (PPR)

President/Champions Group

-collect information through NFP survey, and Champion Group- any obstacles to implementation to be brought to Plenary through PPR

PRTRs PPR President -re-consider in October, if a proposal is put forward by IOCC Coordinating Group on PRTRs (re: IOCC Group to be discontinued)

Hazard Data Generation and Availability

PPR President -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

Chemical Social Service Corps

PPR U. Schlottmann -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

INFOCAP Plenary M. Kern -decision on permanent home/way forward, pending outcome in SAICM

PPR Plenary President See above section of proposed items for inclusion

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Way forward/lessons learnt

Plenary President -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

Prevention of Illegal Traffic in Toxic and Dangerous Products

Plenary (to be confirmed)

A. Olanipekun -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

Ecologically sound and integrated pest and vector management

Side Event R. Quijano leadFiji to assist

-R. Quijano to contact FAO and WHO for possible involvement

Clean production and clean technology

Side Event M. Eisa leadUS and EHF assist

- IFCS Secretariat to communicate this outcome to UNIDO

TO BE DECIDED:Development/poverty:

Widening gap

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.

MDGs Opening or Plenary M. Kern leadPresidentG. BengtssonJ. WeinbergR. QuijanoK. Kunzer

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

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Chemical Safety and Human Health/issues of vulnerability:

gender elderly

Opening or Plenary Gender - A. HajizadehElderly - G. Ungvary

-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

GHS Plenary or Side Event

President -ECOSOC Sub-Committee meets in July and December. President to write to Chair of Sub-Committee 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.

Clearinghouse and Research Network on the Sound Management of Chemicals

Exhibition or Plenary Science NGO - I- Makalinao

-need further input from Science NGO, including specific decision item, if to be considered in Plenary

Global Chemical Incident Alert and Response System

Exhibition or Plenary President -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

Heavy metals PPR and/or Side Event

UNEPSwitzerland, Suriname, U.S., Philippines, International NGO working group on mercury, ICCA

-UNEP to discuss with IOMC organizations interest in organizing a side event -Switzerland willing to host face-to-face meeting to discuss, as necessary

SAICM -for further discussion following PrepCom3

Nanotechnology IFCS Secretariat -await outcomes of OECD discussion to determine possible role for IFCS

International Database on Chemicals

To be clarified. B. Kurlyandskiy M. Ciraj to assist

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 ParticipantsGOV

AustraliaMr Mark HymanAssistant Secretary, Environment Protection BranchDepartment of Environment and HeritagePO Box 787Canberra ACT 2601AustraliaTel: +61 2 6274 1622Fax: +61 2 6274 1640Email: mark.hyman@deh.gov.au

BrazilMr Henrique Brandao CavalcantiPast PresidentSHIS QL 22, Conjunto 9, Casa 19Brasilia, DF - 71650-295BrazilTel: +55 61 366 4662; Cell: +55 61 8111 6213Email: cavalcantih@yahoo.com.br

CanadaDr Steve ClarksonDirectorEnvironmental Contaminants Bureau, Health CanadaEnvironmental Health CentreAddress locator:0801B3Ottawa ON K1A0L2CanadaTel: +1 613 957 3133Fax: +1 613 952 9798Email: steve_clarkson@hc-sc.gc.ca

ChileIFCS Vice-President Latin America & Caribbean RegionMr Julio Monreal UrrutiaChief, Department of Environmental ProgrammesMinistry of HealthMac Iver No 459, 8 PisoSantiago de Chile ChileTel: +56 2 63 00 575Fax: +56 2 66 49 150Email: jmonreal@netline.cl jmonreal@minsal.gov.cl

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ChinaMs Wenchao ZangDeputy DirectorDiv. Of Solid Waste & Chem. ManagementState Environmental Protection AdministrationDepartment of Pollution ControlNo. 115, XizhimenneiNanxiaojieBeijing 100035ChinaTel: +86 10 6615 4547Fax: +86 10 6615 1762Email: zang.wenchao@zhb.gov.cn

FijiMs Razia Zahina Shariff MohammedActing National Project Coordinator for Persistent Organic PollutantsDepartment of Environment4 Gladstone RoadP.O. Box 2131Government BuildingsSuva FijiTel: +679 3308145Fax: +679 3312879Email: popsfiji@connect.com.fj

GermanyDr Matthias KernProject ManagerGerman Technical Cooperation (GTZ)GTZ Convention Project Chemical Safety, Tulpenfeld 2Bonn 53113GermanyTel: +49 228 98 57 014Fax: +49 228 98 57 018Email: Matthias.kern@gtz.de Prof Dr Ulrich SchlottmannHead, Division of Chemical SafetyFederal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear SafetyRobert Schuman Platz 3Bonn 53175GermanyTel: +49 228 305 2740Fax: +49 228 305 3524Email: ulrich.schlottmann@bmu.bund.de

Hungary

Dr Aranka HudakDeputy DirectorNational Center of Public HealthJozsef Fodor2 Nagyvarad terBudapest 1096HungaryTel: +361 21 57 890Fax: +361 21 56 891Email: demetera@elender.hu

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Professor Gyorgy UngvaryDirector GeneralFodor Jossef National Center for Public HealthNagyvarad Ter 2PO Box 22Budapest H-1096HungaryTel: +36 1476 1167Fax: +36 1 215 6891Email: kissa@fjokk.hu ungvary@fjokk.hu

IranMr Ali Reza HajizadehDeputy SecretaryNational Authority for Conventions on ChemicalsMinistry of Foreign AffairsBuilding 8 West, 3rd Floor, Chemicals ConventionsUnited Nations AvenueTehran IranTel: +98 21 321 2621Fax: +98 21 390 0094Email: arhajizadeh@mfa.gov.ir arhajizadeh@yahoo.co.ukMr Syed Ali Mohamad MousaviNational Authority for Chemical ConventionsBuilding 8 West,Ministry of Foreign AffairsTehran IranTel: +98 2132 12621Fax: +98 2167 40094Email: sammousavi46@yahoo.com

PhilippinesIFCS Vice-President Asia-Pacific Region (representing)Dr Desiree Raquel Montecillo NarvaezChief Environmental & Occupational Health OfficeDepartment of Health, National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control2nd Floor, Bldg 13San Lazaro CompoundRizal Avenue, Santa CruzManila PhilippinesTel: +632 711 6297Fax: +632 711 6297Email: dmnarvaez@co.doh.gov.ph

Russian FederationIFCS Vice-President Central and Eastern Eurpean RegionProf. Boris KurlyandskiyDirector, Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological SubstancesMinistry of HealthVadkoysky per., 18-20Moscow 127994Russian FederationTel: +7 095 97 32 657/1 834Fax: +7 095 97 32 657Email: root@regchem.msk.ru

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SloveniaDr Marta CirajState Under-SecretaryNational Chemicals BureauMinistry of HealthBreg 14Ljubljana 1000SloveniaTel: +386 1 4786051Fax: +386 1 4786266Email: marta.ciraj@gov.si

SwitzerlandMr Georg KarlaganisHead of Substances, Soil and Biotechnology DivisionSwiss Agency to the Environment, Forest and LandscapeBern 3003SwitzerlandTel: +41 31 322 69 55Fax: +41 31 324 79 78Email: georg.karlaganis@buwal.admin.ch

SurinameDr Jules F. M. De KomToxicology Focal PointSecretariat DirectorMinistry of HealthH. Arronstraat 64 BParamaribo SurinameTel: +597 477601 or 597 44 2222 Ext. 578Fax: +597473 923Email: dekomj@sr.net apotheek@azp.sr

Tanzania (United Republic of)IFCS Vice-President African RegionProf Jamidu KatimaUniversity of Dar es SalaamPO Box 35131Dar es Salaam Tanzania (United Republic of)Tel: +255 22 2410 754

ThailandDr Duangthip HongsamootPharmacist 8Inport and Export Inspection DivisionFood and Drug AdministrationMinistry of Public HealthTiwanon Road, Muang DistrictNonthaburi 11000ThailandTel: +662 5907318Fax: +662 5918477Email: duangtip@health.moph.go.th

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Ms Suchata JinachitraProgram DirectorThe Thailand Research Fund14th Floor, SM Tower979/17-21 Phaholyothin RdSamsen-nai, PhayathaiBangkok 10400ThailandTel: +662 298 0455 Ext 124Fax: +662 398 0476Email: suchata@trf.or.th

Mrs Supranee JongdeepaisarlProgram Coordinator for Environmental Research and Development,Thailand Research Fund14 th. Floor SM Tower, 979/17-21 Phaholyothin Rd, Sam Sen Nai, PhayathaiBangkok 10400ThailandTel: +66 2298 0455 Ext 189Fax: +66 2298 0476Email: supranee@trf.or.th

Dr Aurus KongpanichPharmacist 7Chemical Safety Group, Food and Drug AdministrationMinistry of Public HealthTiwanon Road, Muang DistrictNonthaburi 11000ThailandTel: +66 2 590 7287; 590 7021Fax: +66 2 590 7287Email: aurus@fda.moph.go.th

Ms Pornpit SilkavuteResearch ManagerHealth Systems Research Insitute(HSR)Ministry of Public HealthTiwanon Road, Muang DistrictNonthaburi 11000ThailandTel: +66 2 951 1286 93 Ext: 127Fax: +66 2 951 1295Email: pornpit@health.moph.go.th and pornpit@hsri.org

Dr Suwit WibulpolprasertIFCS PresidentSenior Advisor on Health EconomicsThe Office of Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Public HealthTiwanon Road, Muang DistrictNonthaburi 11000ThailandTel: +66 2 59 0 1122Fax: +66 2 59 1 8513Email: suwit@health.moph.go.th and forum4@health.moph.go.th

United States of AmericaIFCS Vice-President Western Europe & Other Groups

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Mr Charles AuerDirector, OPPTUS Environmental Protection Agency(7401M)1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington DC 20460United States of AmericaTel: +1 202 564 3810Fax: +1 202 564 0575Email: auer.charles@epa.gov

IGOInter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of ChemicalsDr John BucciniDirectorUNEP Chemicals11-13 Chemin des AnémonesChatelaineGeneva CH-1219SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 917 81 83Fax: +41 22 797 34 60Email: jbuccini@chemicals.unep.ch

NGOICCAMs Kathleen KunzerCounsellorMarket Access Team, Public Health TeamAmerican Chemistry Council1300 Wilson BourlevardArlington VA 22209United States of AmericaTel: +1 703 741 5177Fax: +1 703 741 6177Email: kathleen_kunzer@americanchemistry.com

EHFMr Jack WeinbergEnvironmental Health FundInternational POPs Elimination Network407 South Dearbon, Suite 1775Chicago IL 60605United States of AmericaTel: +1 312 566 9314Fax: +1 312 408 0682Email: jackwein@uic.edu

PAN Philippines

Dr Romeo F. QuijanoPresidentPesticide Action Network (PAN) PhilippinesLot 2Block 30Salome Tan St

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BF Executive VillageLas Pinas City Metro-Manila 1740PhilippinesTel: +63 2 8050585Fax: +63 2 5218251Email: romyquij@yahoo.com sampyq@excite.com

IFCS SECRETARIATMs Sara BjorkquistProgramme OfficerIntergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safetyc/o World Health Organization20 Avenue appiaGeneva 27 CH-1211SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 791 4333Fax: +41 22 791 48 75Email: bjorkquists@who.int

Mrs Pauline Lynch-KeepSecretaryIntergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safetyc/o World Health Organization20 Avenue AppiaGeneva 27 CH-1211SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 79 13 873Fax: +41 22 79 14 875Email: lynchkeepp@who.int

Dr Judy StoberExecutive SecretaryIntergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safetyc/o World Health Organization20 Avenue AppiaGeneva 27 CH-1211SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 791 36 50/38 73Fax: +41 22 791 48 75Email: stoberj@who.int

OtherDr Gunnar BengtssonSpecial Advisor to the IFCS PresidentLuruddsvägen 32Ekero SE-17854SwedenTel: +46 8 560 20276Email: gunnarbengt@telia.com

Mr Teruyoshi EharaSpecial Adviser to the IFCS PresidentOffice of Chemical SafetyPharmaceutical and Food Safety BureauMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare1-2-2 Kasumigaseki,Chiyoda-ku

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Tokyo 100-8916JapanTel: +81 3 3595 2298Fax: +81 3 3593 8913Email: ehara-teruyoshi@mhlw.go.jp Mrs Abiola I. OlanipekunSpecial Adviser to IFCS Vice President, African RegionChief Environmental ScientistFederal Ministry of EnvironmentDepartment of Pollution Control and EnvironmentalHealth, Bishop Howel Street,Games VillagePMB 3150SurulereLagos NigeriaTel: +234 1 585 1570/1571/470 8169Fax: +234 1 585 0120/1571Email: abiolanipekun@yahoo.co.uk

Unable to attend

Dr Ethelyn P. NietoIFCS Vice-President Asia-Pacific RegionUndersecretaryDepartment of HealthSan Lazaro CompoundRizal AvenueSta. CruzManilaPhilippines

Dr Niek A. Van der GraaffIOMC/IOCCChief, Plant Protection ServiceFood and Agricultura Organization of the United NationsPlant Production & Protection DivisionAgriculture DepartmentVia delle Terme di CaracallaRoma 00100Italy

Dr Tim MeredithWorld Health OrganizationAvenue Appia 201211 GenevaSwitzerland

Mr Bjorn EriksonNGO LabourICFTUIndustrial HygenistLandsorganizazjonen I NorgeYoungsgaten 11Oslo 0181Norway

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Dr Irma MakalinaoNGO ScientificAsia Pacific Association of Medical ToxicologyAssociate Professor and Board MemberNational Poison Control and Information ServiceUniversity of the PhilippinesWard 14-A Room 100Philippine General HospitalTAPT AvenueManila 1000Philippines

Mr Mamadouba SyllaDirection National de l'EnvironnementDirection national de l'environnementBP3118ConakryGuinea

Ms Ndatenda F. MondohActing ChiefHazardous Substances Control DepartmentMinistry of HealthHazardous Substances Control UnitP.O. Box CY1122CausewayHarareZimbabwe

Ambassador Seyed Reza TabatabaeiSecretaryNacional Authority for Chemical conventionsMinistry of Foreign AffaireBuilding 8, West, 2nd floorUnited Nations AvenueImam SQTehranIran

Mr Zhambul BekzhanovDirector of Department of State Ecological Expertise and LicencingMinistry of Environmental Protection31 Pobedy AvenueAstana 473000Kazakstan

Ing. Federico ParedesOficial Proveso de AcreditacionUnidad Tecnica Especializade (UTE)Proteccion al Ambiente HumanoMinisterio de Salud de Costa Rica414 San Fco Dos Rios 2350San Jose 2350Costa Rica

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