Coordination mechanisms
Due to the inter-sectoral nature of chemicals management, it is recommended to have legislation that establishes formal coordination mechanisms. These mechanisms could either be advisory or have executive powers, and they could be as broad or narrow in scope as needed. Further, non-governmental stakeholders can provide valuable input in decision-making, and coordination mechanisms can enable their participation.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- UNEP: Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures for Sound Management of Chemicals and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA-Guidance) (2015)
- UNEP : National Authority for Chemicals Control: Structure and Funding (2019)
- UNECE: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS Rev. 8 (2019)
- Case study of Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan
- Case study of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)