Guidance to the Experts

Policy Guidance and working procedures related to the work of the Chemical Review Committee

The Chemical Review Committee has developed working procedures and policy guidance covering a broad range of issues related to the work of the Committee. They are intended to facilitate the operation of the Committee and to help ensure consistency and transparency. They will be revised, if required, in the light of experience from the work of the Committee.

Handbook

 

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October 2019Handbook of working procedures and policy guidance for the Chemical Review Committee 760.5 K 1.06 MB

Pocket guide

 

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2019Pocket Guide for effective participation in the Chemicals Review Committee under the Rotterdam Convention494.62 K 740.43 K 930.93 K 817.29 K 1.07 MB 731.54 K

Videos


 

Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee

The video highlights the work of the Chemical Review Committee, a subsidiary body of the Rotterdam Convention. The CRC is tasked with reviewing chemicals and pesticide formulations based on the criteria outlined in Annexes II and IV of the Convention. It makes recommendations to the Conference of the Parties regarding the inclusion of such chemicals in Annex III. 		  
       

 

Knowledge & experience sharing to strengthen capacity of members of the Rotterdam Convention's CRC

This video highlights the important role of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) under the Rotterdam Convention. It emphasizes the Orientation workshop as a key initiative to help CRC members familiarize themselves with CRC procedures, build team cohesion, and strengthen collaboration for effective decision-making in chemical management.		  
       

Quiz

The Secretariat has developed a quiz to self-assess your knowledge of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) of the Rotterdam Convention. Get started, have fun and find out if you know everything for an effective participation in the CRC!

Click here to access the quiz.