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Japanese GHS Capacity Building Activities in ASEAN

Japanese GHS Capacity Building Activities in ASEAN. TAKASHI FUKUSHIMA Deputy Director International Coordination & Cooperation Chemical Management Policy Division METI, Japan. Contents. 1. Background 2. GHS capacity-building programs 3. Other capacity-building Programs

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Japanese GHS Capacity Building Activities in ASEAN

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  1. Japanese GHS Capacity Building Activitiesin ASEAN TAKASHI FUKUSHIMA Deputy Director International Coordination & Cooperation Chemical Management Policy Division METI, Japan

  2. Contents • 1. Background • 2. GHS capacity-building programs • 3. Other capacity-building Programs • 4. Further Contribution for GHS Implementation

  3. 1. Background (1) Internationally Agreed Schedule for GHS Implementation APEC trade ministers have agreed to implement GHS by the end of year 2006. (May 2002) WSSD Plan of Implementation “Encourage countries to implement the new globally harmonized system for the classification and labelling of chemicals by 2008” (August 2002)

  4. (2) Needs and Commitment of Capacity Building in Chemical Management -Agenda 21 Chapter 19 Program Area E : Strengthening of national capabilities and capacities for management of chemicals Program Area G: Deals with the enhancement of cooperation related to several programme areas -WSSD Plan of Implementations support developing countries in strengthening their capacity forthe sound management of chemicals and hazardous wastes by providing technicaland financial assistance. -SAICM

  5. (3) Discussion under AEM-METI (AMEICC WGCI*) and Cooperation Projects 1st WGCI (May 1999) - discussed how technical training and assistance should be promoted for healthy development of ASEAN chemical industry. 2nd WGCI (September 1999) - adopted the “Work Program for the WGCI” (vii) Transfer of technology through technical training and assistance 9th WGCI (July 2004) - acknowledged that capacity building is indispensable to cope with issues on chemical safety law and regulations in ASEAN countries. AMEICC:AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee WGCI: Working Group on Chemical Industry

  6. Cooperation Projects Workshops on chemical safety for ASEAN countries Japan has held twice a year the workshops since 1999 at the AOTS* training center in Tokyo. Expert Dispatch Japan has send chemical experts of JETRO* on GHS and Responsible Care to requesting countries to hold short term workshops since 2002. AOTS: Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship. Established in 1959, AOTS is a non-profit association run with subsidies from METI. JETRO: Japan External Trade Organization

  7. 2. GHS capacity-building (2003-2008) (1) Objectives and Outlines • The goals and objectives of this training program are fostering the GHS experts capable of classifying and labeling chemical products according to the GHS guidelines. The program comprises seminars and workshops. • The seminars or workshops were held in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam in 2004.The total number of participants was 665. • By 2008, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar would be invited to the GHS implementation course.

  8. (2) Phased Implementation of GHS Capacity Building Programs for ASEAN Countries GHS training programs for ASEAN/APEC members* (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippine, Viet Nam) * GHS experts training program in 2003-2005 * GHS instructors training program in 2006-2007(new) CLM countries (3 countries): Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar * GHS experts training program in 2005-2007(new) * GHS instructors training program in 2007-2008(new) *Training course is not provided for Singapore and Brunei due to the status of their economy.

  9. (3)Evaluation of Current Program and Required Considerations Evaluation of Current Program - The goal of GHS experts training program is clearly defined and will be successfully accomplished in 2005. - New training program is required for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar to implement GHS by 2008. - New training program of GHS instructors might be necessary in order for ASEAN countries to promote GHS domestically. Required Considerations - Coordination of AOTS and JETRO - Common goal should be defined clearly and shared. - Close coordination is required to achieve common goal. - Overlap should be eliminated to be more efficient.

  10. (4) Implementation Diagram Primary & Intermediate W/S 3days Advanced W/S 5days Primary & Intermediate W/S (Tokyo) 3days Advanced W/S (Bangkok) 5days *Trainees are required to complete Advanced w/s successfully Instructor Training Course (Tokyo) 2weeks

  11. (5) Outline of GHS experts training program

  12. (6) Outline of GHS instructors training program

  13. (7) Schedule for 2005

  14. 3. Other capacity-building Program (1)Training course for Chemical Management Policy (JICA) The goals and objectives of this 2 week training program are fostering of policymakers responsible for designing chemical management systems. The program comprises the following units. 1.Japanese regulatory systems in relation to chemical management 2. Measures for anti-pollution, disposal and recycling in Japan 3. Risk and risk-management of chemical substances 4. GHS and other chemical management tools 5. International trends concerning chemical management The training course was held on July19-29 2005. Participants are from ASEAN countries and Brazil, China.

  15. (2) Workshop on Industry and environmental protection for ASEAN chemical industry (AOTS) Sep-05 Tokyo One week long workshop at AOTS Tokyo Training Center for 20 persons from ASEAN countries. This course includes Japan's legal system for chemical safety management, basic concept of Responsible Care and GHS, and visits to chemical plants in Japan.

  16. 4. Further Contribution for GHS Implementation (1)GHS Classification Project & Classification Manual Three Ministries, METI, MHLW, MOE, jointly classify some 1500 chemicals which are obligated to attach MSDS by the relevant laws. The outcome of this project will be available in English on NITE’s* web site. For this project, experts have developed classification manual and this manual will also be available through GHS instructors training program. NITE: National Institute of Technology and Evaluation

  17. (2) Industry’s Initiative for Consumer use Products Japan Soap and Detergent Association have started the development of risk-based labeling guidelines for consumer use products such as shampoos and detergents through the cooperation with their counterpart associations in ASEAN countries.

  18. Thank you ! Contact: fukushima-takashi@meti.go.jp

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