5.5.7 Coordination mechanisms

5.5.7(1)
DEA and the dti have established the Interdepartmental Committee for the Sound Management of Chemicals to coordinate the implementation of national legislation and action plans for chemicals management that are aligned with international agreements and instruments. This committee integrates previously separate structures for coordination of activities relating to the Rotterdam Convention (the Chemical Review Committee) and the Stockholm Convention (POCROC).

5.5.7(2)
The committee is comprised of the representatives from all affected government departments, including the SABS, ITAC, South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and South African Police Service (SAPS). The committee also convenes a multi-stakeholder forum that includes representatives from provincial and local government, labour, business, civil society, and academic and research institutions.

5.5.7(3)
The work programme for the Interdepartmental Committee includes formulation of recommendations on whether to accede to international agreements, and advice on programmes of action with respect to agreements to which South Africa has already acceded, including proposals regarding the drafting of the necessary regulations.