2000-10-19-世界卫生组织-Third_session_of_the_Intergovernmental_Forum_on_Chemical_Safety_-_Final_report_81页_861kb

IFCS/FORUM III Final Report Summary

1. Bahia Declaration on Chemical Safety

• Reaffirms commitment to Rio Declaration principles, Agenda 21 chapter 19, and practical approaches for chemicals management.
• Priorities include: global cooperation for chemicals management, pollution prevention, sustainable agriculture, cleaner processes, information exchange on safe use/risk reduction, capacity building, and sound management through coordination/legislation.
• Action goals include ratifying conventions, establishing poison centers, improving national profiles, PRTR/Emission Inventories, and public access to information by 2004–2005.

2. Executive Summary

• Adopted new Priorities for Action Beyond 2000 to address gaps in chemicals safety.
  • Preventing Illegal Traffic: Global Internet access and training for officials responsible for chemicals management (2001–2003).
  • Information Exchange: Mechanism for sharing best practices on chemical production and decision-making.
  • Capacity Building: Fundraising, technical assistance, and national focal points to support developing countries.
  • Emission Inventories: Establishment of PRTR/emission inventories in additional countries by 2004.

3. Key Recommendations

• Internet Access: All governments to ensure officials responsible for chemicals management have Internet access and training.
• Information Exchange: IFCS Secretariat to coordinate information networks on capacity building and chemical risk reduction.
• National Capacities: Strengthened focus on training, data collection, and regional coordination for developing nations.
• Global Harmonization: Support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labeling by 2008.

4. Emerging Challenges

• Strengthened collaboration under the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS), including initiatives for worker safety, public awareness, and illegal traffic prevention.
• Emphasis on practical tools for risk assessment, technology transfer, and emergency preparedness.
• Lawful implementation of conventions such as Rotterdam and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

5. Future Directions

• Formation of ad hoc working groups and network coordination mechanisms.
• By 2003: Forum IV in Thailand, followed by Forum V in Hungary.
• Assessment of progress through measurable targets, with a focus on integrated approaches and resource mobilization.