EMMANUELITA D. MENDOZAOIC, Chief – Chemical Management Section
Environmental Management Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
PHILIPPINES
February 22, 2018

Outline of Presentation
1. Brief Introduction
2. Key Services of the Chemical Management
under Republic Act No. 6969
3. Latest trends in the Philippine Inventory ofChemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
and the PreManufacture and PreImportation
Notification (PMPIN) Process
4. Updates of Chemical Management inrelation to various UNEP Chemical
Conventions
5. Moving Forward

WHAT IS THE MANDATE
OF DENR-EMB?
◄ The DENR is responsible for governing and supervising
the exploration, development, utilization andconservation of the Philippines’ natural resources andprotection of its environment.
◄ The EMB as the “brown sector” of the DENR was
delegated by the Secretary to implement various
national environmental laws and programs on
Clean Air, Clean Water, Solid Waste Management,
EIA System, Environmental Education and
Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste(RA 6969).

LEGAL MANDATE
Republic Act 6969 refers to the “Toxic Substancesand Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Act of 1990”
DENR Administrative Order No. 20 is the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969
and approved in 1992
DENR–EMB is the Implementing agency

DECLARATION OF POLICY
To regulate, restrict or prohibit all industrial chemical
substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk
and/or injury to health or the environment.
To facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals.

CHEMICALS’ LIFE CYCLE
Regulated

Importation

Manufacture

Disposal
Handling

Limitationof useUse

Storage

Restricted
Prohibited

Sale/
Distribution

Processing
Transport

Substituted

Overview of Key Components
in Chemical Management
PreManufacture
PreImportation
Notification(PMPIN)
Process

Priority Chemical
List (PCL) for
Regulated
Chemicals

Chemical Control
Orders (CCOs) for
Controlled
Chemicals

Other Initiatives
and Chemical
Special Projects

Philippine Inventory ofChemicals and Chemical
Substances (PICCS)

Legal Basis of PCL

Legal Basis of Various
chemicals under CCOs

Multilateral Environmental
Agreements (MEAs)and UNEP
Conventions

PreManufacture andPreImportation
Notification (PMPIN)

Procedural Requirements
and Exemption

Devolution of Functions &Processing of CCO Permits
and Clearances to ROs

Globally Harmonized System(GHS) for Classification & Labeling
Requirements of Toxic Chemicals

Monitoring & Compliancefor further PCL Policy Review

CCO Monitoring foramendment and Phase-out

Other Issues & Concerns

Small Quantity
Importation (SQI)
Polymers and Polymers of
Low Concern (PLC)The PMPIN review and evaluation of new substances has provided for information in updating the inventory of allexisting unregulated and regulated chemicals and chemical substances in the Philippines (PICCS)LATEST TRENDS IN
PICCS AND PMPIN

In 1993, the initial List of chemicals & chemical substances
was provided by the industry and published in

1995
2000
2005
2008
2009
2011
2014
2015
2

-

15,00021,00024,00044,20046,863
46,96347,04847,079• The PICCS is a list of both hazardous and non
hazardous substances updated as a result of PMPIN
process that will be further review for regulation.
• The PICCS is placed into a specially designatedcomputer database at the EMB to facilitate efficientcompiling/storage, organizing and managing of thedata.
• The PICCS database can be checked from the
EMB website: http://chemical.emb.gov.ph

RISK ASSESSMENT
RA 6969 is a risk-based system. Assessment of notified
chemicals is done by the EMB on effects of chemicals tohealth and environment based on
Hazard identification
Dose response assessment
Exposure assessment
Risk characterization andRisk Management
There is a crucial need for sufficientchemicals’ information and/or its own tests

PMPIN APPLICATION?
Detailed PMPIN Form - Chemicals not yet listed
in any countries- 120 – 180 working days
(Processing Time)
Abbreviated PMPIN Form – Chemicals alreadylisted USA, -apan, Canada,
Australia, EU and Korea- 90 working days
(Processing Time)PMPINABBREVIATED & DETAILED FORM
Section A: Premise Information(Importer/Manufacturer)
Premise Name:
Premise Address (Facility/Warehouse):
Mailing/Office Address:
Responsible Person:
Contact Number:

Section D: Occupational Exposure
Type of Activity:
Number of Workers:
Exposure of Activity:

Section E: Estimate
Release and Disposal
Release Quantity:
Release Media:
Control Measure:Environmental

Section F: Regulatory Status in otherCountryCountry Name:
Regulatory Status in the Country:
Is MSDS available in the Country:

Section B: Chemical Identification Information
Chemical (CAS) Name:
CAS RN:IUPAC:
Common Name:
Molecular Formula/Structure:
Synonyms for the New Chemical:
Trade Name of the New Chemical:

Section G: Statement
Characteristics
Form:

on

Physicochemical
Color:
Odor:

Boiling Point:
Melting/Freezing Point:
Flash Point:
Density:
Solubility:
Vapor Pressure:
Partition Coefficient:
Others:Section I: Statement on Environmental Effects
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Fish/Daphnia/Algae):
Degradability/Persistency:
Bioaccumulation:
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity:

Section C: Production Import and Intended Use
Intended use:
Total Quantity Produced/Imported in 12 months (Kg):
Estimate the new quantity in the following categories(Kg):
Site Limited
Industrial
Commercial
Consumer

Section H: Statement on Toxicological Effects
Acute Toxicity (Oral/Dermal/Inhalation):
Skin Irritation/Corrosion:
Eye Irritation/Corrosion:
Sensitization:
Carcinogenicity:
Genotoxicity:
Mutagenicity:
Chronic Toxicity:
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT):
Others:Section J: List of Other Companies (Joint Submission)Company Name:
Company Address:
Contact Person:
Contact Number:

1. Submission of complete information of MSDS/SDS
2. Complete information in the Abbreviated andDetailed Form should be provided with data focuson:• Physical and Chemical Properties• Toxicological Effects• Ecotoxicological Effects
3. For Detailed Form, laboratory reports for theabovementioned information are required.
4. Interagency Chemical Review Committee assist
EMB in the review of Detailed PMPIN Form

16-SECTION MSDS/SDS
FORMAT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Product and company information
Composition information on ingredients
Hazard identification
First aid measures
Fire fighting measures
Accidental release
Handling and storage
Exposure controls, personal protection
Physical, chemical properties
Stability and reactivity
Toxicological information
Ecological information
Disposal considerations
Transport information
Regulatory information
Other information

Abbreviated Form
Detailed Form

Physico-Chemical
Characteristics

Ecological Effects

PreManufacture
PreImnortation
Notification(PMPIN) Process

Toxicological Effects

Other relevant
Attachments

Interagency Review/
Chemical Review
Committee

WHO WILL APPLY?
◄ Only Local (Ph) Importers◄ Only Local (Ph) manufacturers◄ 3rd Party (Ph) ApplicantsWHAT IS CONFIDENTIAL
BUSINESS INFORMATION (CBI)?
The local counterpart will apply reflecting the informationin the PMPIN Form by following the SDS of the products
and not the individual chemical.
Supplier will directly disclosed the new chemicals with
CBI to the EMB – Central Office throughchemicals.emb.gov.ph or www.emb.gov.ph
Or the supplier may send the information through the
EMB – NCR, EMB – Region 4A and EMB – Region 3.
Ref: EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2014 - 01

PMPIN Compliance
Certificate
DOCUMENTARY Requirements:
1.Notarized and completed•(Abbreviated form): for chemicals
manufacture•(Detailed form): for chemicals
manufactured or imported from
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
4.Specific Use of the Chemical
5.Annual volume of import
6.Payment of processing fee:for PMPIN3- P 2,600
for PMPIN4- P 4,500
7.
for Confidential BusinessInformation (CBI) – for PMPIN
application containing confidential
business information.

PMPIN
Evaluator

PMPIN
Screener( 72 workingdays)(3 working day)ApplicantInterAgency
ReviewCommittee

Chief, CMS(5 working days)(60-90 working
days)

AppovedCertificate

EMB Director

Chief, EQMD

(5 working days)(5 working days)

Log-on to : http://210.213.80.213
Payment can be paid at any Landbank Branch (Agency Code: D1609 / Acct #:3402-2806-70)

PMPIN Compliance Certificate
A copy of the Certificate shall be
retrieved and print directly by thecompany at their own computer.

Copy of the Bureau of Custom(BOC)at the Port of Entry.

SMALL QUANTITY IMPORTATION(SQI) CLEARANCE
This is an exemption to the PMPIN Process
Small Quantity Importation (SQI) Clearance is required prior toimportation of less than 1,000 kg./yr of pure chemical
substances or component chemicals inpercentage
byweight of product, mixtures not listed in the PICCS.
Documentary requirements:
Letter request,
application form and Safety Data Sheetchemicals.
Validity of SQI Clearance is one (1) year

notarized(SDS) of

POLYMER EXEMPTION
TO THE PMPIN PROCESSPolymer – (a) means a substance consisting of moleculescharacterized by the sequence of one or more types of monomer
units and comprising a simple weight majority of molecules
containing at least three monomer units which are covalently
bound to at least one other monomer unit or other reactant andconsists of less than a simple weight majority of molecules of thesame molecular weight. Such molecules must be distributed overa range of molecular weights wherein differences in themolecular weight are primarily attributable to differences in thenumber of monomer units;

POPYMER EXEMPTION
Polymer – (b) is a substance composedof more than 50% of molecules
containing a sequence of at least threemonomer units covalently bound to atleast one other monomer unit or otherreactant; (c) has molecules distributed
over a range of MW; and (d) has no single
MW molecule reaching 50% (w/w) of
total molecules

Polymer of Low Concern (PLC) – (a)must meet the definition of polymers;and (b) must not be unstable,
degradable,
decompose,ordepolymerize..

CRITERIA FOR POLYMER
1. All of its monomers must be listed in the PICCS.
2. Polymers containing monomers and other reactants(including crosslinking, chain transfer agents, andpost polymerization reactants) not in the PICCS
added at quantities less than 2 percent (by weight);
3. A new polymer if two or more of the top (top byweight) monomers are included in the definition ofanother polymer already in PICCS.

4. The Polymer of Low Concern (PLC) shall fall
into one of the conditions:a. Polymers that have:– Number Average Molecular Weight (NAMW)
equal to or greater than 10,000 Da,– Less than 5% of oligomers with MW lower
than 1000 Da and less than 2% of oligomers
with MW lower than 500 Da, and– For cationic polymers, the FGEW should begreater than 5,000 Da.

CRITERIA FOR POLYMER
b. Polymers that have:– NAMW equal to or greater than 1000 Da andless than 10,000 Da,– Less than 25% of oligomers with MW lower
than 1000 Da and less than 10% of oligomers
with MW lower than 500 Da, and– No RFGs in excess of the levels of 2% byweight.

PLC PROCESS FLOWCHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
1. Duly notarized and accomplished Polymer Exemption Form.
2. Polymer information like specific chemical name, chemical
structure, CAS number (if available), use/s of the polymer.
3. SDS for the polymer alone or the mixture/product where thepolymer is part of the ingredients.
4. 100% composition of the polymer including CAS numbers ofmonomers.
5. Data requirements that show proof that the polymer meets anyof the conditions i.e., GPC Data, IR Spectroscopy, etc.
6. Proof or certificate that the polymer is/are low of concern from
US, EU, Canada, and Australia.
7. Processing fee of PhP 1000.00 per polymer per product.

WHAT ARE CURRENT ISSUES?
Disclosure of confidential information is hard toacquireThe supplier is different from the manufacturer of the chemical/substance. The
supplier doesn’t have the chemical information.
The supplier and manufacturer of the chemical/substance do not want to disclose
information even to Regulatory Office.

Confidential information sent by email sometimes
do not indicate anything about the importer

WHAT ARE CURRENT ISSUES?
The provided information is not translated in
EnglishFor non-confidential applications for new chemicals
in mixtures, the client sometimes puts only theproperties of the mixture itself. We need the newchemical properties.
Contact number indicated on the application isunavailable
Wrong chemical names and/or CAS Registry
Numbers are provided.

UPDATESIN CHEMICAL MANAGEMENTONLINE PERMITING AND
MONITORING SYSTEM (OPMS)◄ Continuation of OPMS 1 - PMPIN, and PCL andOPMS 2 - CCO and SQI in order to have
- Better and facilitate processing application andretrieval inter-Regional Offices and Central Office)- Minimize voluminous document storage- Minimize people coming to the Office- Reduce letters and other communication
pertaining to the application◄ More transparent transactions◄ Accessible data access even outside the OfficePCL Compliance Certificate
DOCUMENTARYREQUIREMENTS
1.Application form
2.Notarized Annual Report Form
3.Safety Data Sheet
4.DENR Identification Number
5.Environmental Compliance
Certificate
6.Discharge Permit/Exemption
7.Permit to Operate for APCD
and/or APSI
8.Summary of Importation Data(for importers)
9.Chemical Management Plan
10.Management Operation Flow
Chart
11.Contingency/Emergency Plan
12.List of Users/Customers withcorresponding projected/required
volume13.Groundwater/Surface Water
Monitoring Results (foruser/manufacturer)
14.Self Monitoring Report (foruser/manufacturers)
15.Photos of the storage
facility/warehouse
16.PCO Accreditation/Training
Certificates

PCL
Screener

PCL
Evaluator(1 workingday)(13 working
days)

Chief, CMS(2 working
days)

Applicant(Log-online)

Approved
Certificate

EMB
Director

Chief,
EQMD(2 workingdays)(2 working
days)

Please note that the PCL Compliance Certificate
shall be renewed one (1) month prior to
expiration date of previous Certificate

CCO Registration
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Covering Letter
Notarized CCO Registration Form
CCO Chemical Management Plan
DENR ID Number
Environmental Compliance
Certificate / Certificate of Noncoverage
6. Valid Discharge
Permit/Interconnection Certificate
7. Valid Permit to Operate/Exemption
8. SEC Registration
9. Business Permit
10. Certification of Liabilities of parties
to compensate for damage toproperties and life in case of
emergencies and accident
11. Photo documentation of storage
facilities and others
12. PCO accreditation certificate andrelevant training certificate(s)13. Quarterly Self-Monitoring Report
incorporating the Certificate of
14. Analysis of wastewater samples
15. Processing fee of Php 2,800 per
company
16. Amendment fee of Php 2,000

CCO
Screener

Records(1 working
day)

CCO
Evaluator(13 working
days)

Chief, CMS(2 working days)

CCO
Importation
Clearance
Certificate

EMB Director

Chief, EQMD

(2 working days)(2 working days)

Additional requirement is needed
Normal process for completed requirements

CCO Importation
Clearance

CCO
Screener

Records(1 working
day)

DOCUMENTARYREQUIREMENTS
1.Covering Letter
2.Fully-accomplished Importation
Clearance Form
3.Discharge
Permit/Interconnection Certificate
4.Permit to Operate/Exemption
5.Business Permit
6.PCO accreditation certificate
and relevant training certificate(s)7.Quarterly Self-Monitoring
Report incorporating theCertificate of Analysis ofwastewater samples
8.Registration of CCO
9.Processing fee of Php 1700
per chemical(13 working
days)

Chief, CMS

Applicant

CCO
Importation
Clearance
Certificate

CCO
Evaluator(2 working days)

EMB Director

Chief, EQMD

(2 working days)(2 working days)

Additional requirement is needed
Normal process for completed requirements
Renewal of Importation Clearance (IC) should be done one (1) monthprior to Expiration Date◄Clarification on the Coverage ofLaboratory Facilities underDAO 2007-23 (PCL)◄
Exemptionof laboratory solely using PCL
chemicals from securing the PCL
Compliance Certificate
Newly approved chemical policy
under EMC no. 2017-007

Clarifications on Permitting Regulations for SQI,
PMPIN, PCL and CCOs

◄ To have efficient and harmonized review of
EMB from Region 1 to 17◄ This is newly approved chemical policy
under EMC No. 2017-009

MERCURY◄ A silver metallic liquid available in 3 forms:
elemental mercury, Inorganic salts andOrganic salts◄ Methyl Mercury is the most the most toxic
of the 3 classes of mercurial. May cause
serious health problems and is a threat tothe development of child in utero. Toxic
effects on the nervous, digestive andimmune system◄ Currently, the Regulation for Mercury andMercury Compounds is being revised toincorporate the mercury added products
under the Minamata Convention

MERCURY◄ Banning the use of Mercury in artesinal small scale gold
mining under the Executive Order No. 79, “Institutionalizing and
Implementing Reforms in the Philippines Mining Sector,
Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental
Protection and responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral
Resources”◄ Revision of the CCO of Mercury and Mercury Compounds
to include the following:
Dental Amalgams shall be phased out five years from theeffectivity of this Order
Importation Clearance is per shipment basis
Minamata Convention phase-out schedule

MINAMATA CONVENTION
PHASE-OUT SCHEDULE
Mercury–added products

Date after which the
manufacture, and import of the
product shall not be allowed(phase-out date)Batteries, except for button zinc silver oxide batteries with a mercury content < 2% 2022
and button zinc air batteries with a mercury content < 2%
Switches and relays, except very high accuracy capacitance and loss measurement 2022
bridges and high frequency radio frequency switches and relays in monitoring andcontrol instruments with a maximum mercury content of 20 mg per bridge, switch
or relay
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) for general lighting purposes that are ≤ 30 watts 2022with a mercury content exceeding 5 mg per lamp burner
2022
Linear fluorescent lamps (LFLs) for general lighting purposes:(a) Triband phosphor < 60 watts with a mercury content exceeding 5 mg
per lamp;(b) Halophosphate phosphor ≤ 40 watts with a mercury content exceeding
10 mg per lamp
High pressure mercury vapour lamps (HPMV) for general lighting purposes2022

MINAMATA CONVENTION
PHASE-OUT SCHEDULE
Mercury–added products

Date after which the manufacture, andimport of the product shall not beallowed (phase-out date)

Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for 2022
electronic displays:(a) short length (≤ 500 mm) with mercury content exceeding 3.5 mg per lamp(b) medium length (> 500 mm and ≤ 1 500 mm) with mercury content exceeding 5 mg per lamp
€ long length (> 1 500 mm) with mercury content exceeding 13 mg per lamp
Cosmetics (with mercury content above 1ppm), including skin lightening soaps and creams, and not 2022
including eye area cosmetics where mercury is used as a preservative and no effective and safe substitutepreservatives are available1
Pesticides, biocides and topical antiseptics

2022

The following non-electronic measuring devices except non-electronic measuring devices installed inlarge-scale equipment or those used for high precision measurement, where no suitable mercury-freealternative is available:(a) barometers;(b) hygrometers;(c) manometers;(d) thermometers;(e) sphygmomanometers

2022

LEAD IN PAINT◄ SAICM Elimination of Lead in paint (90 ppm as threshold limit)
is globally advocated due to its adverse effects to children andvulnerable workers when exposed and used as pigment, drying
agent or for some intentional use.
◄ The phase-out of Lead in paint is actively advocated by the DENR ,the industry (Philippine Association of Paint Manufacturers)
and the civil society (EcoWaste Coalition and IPEN)◄ The DENR AO No. 2013-24 sets 3-year phase- out period(2013-2016) for Lead-containing architectural, decorative andhousehold paints and 6-year phase-out period (2013-2019)
for industrial paints.
◄ The DAO 2013-24 provides for the transitory provision for thedevelopment of threshold limits to other uses of Lead including
those under the industrial uses. This requires capacity buildingof Regulators at DENR-EMB.

TRANSITORY PROVISIONOF DAO 2013-24◄ Lead in paints shall be allowed for the next 6 years (2013-2019) astransitional provision provided precautionary labeling is placed in the
products:- Automobiles paints- Industrial and commercial building andequipment maintenance coatings- Refinish coatings for industrial equipment- Catalyzed coatings for use on radio-controlledmodel powered airplanes- Touch up coatings for appliances and lawn andgarden equipment).

Next Stepsfor the Government (DENR-EMB)
2019
2018

2017
Full
Implementationof eliminatedLead compounds
In ADH paints

2016
Identification of2015
Multistakeholders’
Assembly andConsultation
Re: prohibitionof Lead compds
used in painting
for elimination

Preparation of
gradual phasingout of leadpaints forindustrial use

Implementationof Phase-out ofindustrial Lead paintCHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS◄ The Chemical Control Order for Asbestos wasdeveloped in 1999 and approved in 17 July 2000.
◄ The country through the multistakeholders’consultation recommended for the inclusion ofChrysotile Asbestos under Annex III of the PIC.
◄ The current manufacturing standard waschange
from 2 fibers/cubic cm to 0.1 fibers/cubic cm.
◄ Code of Practice for Asbestos is for EPTWG review

PUBLIC CONSULTATION &PARTNERSHIPS◄ It is a standard operating procedure to holdpublic consultation in every proposed chemical
policies.
◄ 3-5 Representatives from industry associations
are invited to participate and provide inputs i.e.,
SPIK, FPI, PAPM, SEIPI, PCAPI, among others.
◄ There is collaborative mechanism and approachfor chemical policy development but requires
integrated capability building initiatives forchemical management.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIESTHAT CONTROL CHEMCALSIN THE PHILIPPINESAGENCYREGULATINGCHEMICALS BASEDON USAGELAW

DENR - EMB

Industrial Chemicals

Republic Act (RA)6969

DDB-PDEA

Dangerous Drugs

RA 9165

DA - FPA

Fertilizers andPesticides (Agricultural
Use)

DOST – PNRIRadioactive Chemicals

DOH - FDA

Chemicals for humanconsumption

DILG-PNP

Explosives

PD 1144

RA 5207

RA 10620 / PD 881

RA 9516

ChemicalExamplesMercury,
Formaldehyde, Lead,
Benzene etc.
Ketamine
Amineptine
Endosulfan
Chlorothalonil
CesiumCobaltIridium
Cosmetic Products
Vitamins
Aluminum Nitrate
Ammonium Acetate
Iron Nitrate

DENR-EMB COORDINATIONMECHANISM
Inter-Agency Technical Advisory
Council (IATAC)
Technical
Working
Group (TWG)◄ Members are comprisedof technicalrepresentatives from
DENR, DOH, DOLE, DTI,
DILG, DOF, DOST, DOTr, DA
and Office of the President
including Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) and
Academe◄ Provide supports in thereview and evaluation ofchemical and waste policies
including matters on MEAs

Chemical Review
Committee (CRC)◄ Multidisciplinary
experts and partners
who review and evaluate
new chemicals andchemical substances
under the PMPIN
process◄ The DENR-EMB
selected the CRC
through a Special
Order approved andsigned by the EMB
Director.

National
Steering
Committee◄ Members are also fromgovernment agencies
who are invited toprovide their expertiseand knowledge for
Chemical Special Projects
i.e., Integrated POPs
Projects, BAT/BEP◄ Provide comments andrecommendations to the
proposals related to theprojects’ implementation

CHEMICAL CONTROL ORDER• All CCO importation clearance should be secured andapproved prior the actual arrival at the Port of Entry.
• No Importation Clearance shall be issued when thechemical is already at the port of entry as endorsed by
the Bureau of Custom (BOC).
• Any special instructions or procedures that is being
introduced or done by any respective Offices (otherthan those stated in harmonization policy
under DAO 2015) must inform EMB – CO
to ensure uniform implementation of the
CCO procedures.

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2014-001
PHILIPPINE INVENTORY OF CHEMICALAND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES◄The Memorandum Circular serves as a guide for manufacturers
and importers of chemicals. ManufacturersI and importers do notneed to notify and secure clearances from the DENR-EMB before
they manufacture or import chemicals already included in the
PICCS, provided that these chemicals are not in the Priority
Chemical List (PCL) or regulated by Chemical Control Order(CCO) or chemicals which are already covered or regulated byother laws or legislation.

◄ Manufacturers and importers of various chemical substances
regulated by Clean Air Act of 1999 e.g. fuel additive still need to
notify and secure clearance under the PMPIN process”.

Synergies of GHS and Chemical Conventions
International
HealthRegulation

IFCS

IPCS/
ICSC

Basel Convention(Only for recyclables)

Rotterdam
Convention
Vienna Convention and
the Montreal Protocol
UN Convention on Drugs

SAICM

FAO
International
Code of
Conduct

AARHUS Convention

GloballyHarmonized
System (GHS)Classification, Labcling andPackaging (CLP) /EU

Chemical Platform

Stockholm Convention

Chemical Weapons
Convention
ILO Conventions

http://www.bcrc.cn

EXPRESSIONS OF GHS◄ 16 Sections - Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) to besubmitted in all permit
and clearance
applications◄ The 6 elements for GHS
Labels: substanceidentifier, symbol, signal
word, hazard statement,
precautionary statement
and supplier.

GHS IMPLEMENTATION◄ DAO 2015-09 Rules and Procedures for the
Implementation of the Globally Harmonized
System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals(GHS) in Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS)and Labelling Requirements of Toxic
Chemical Substances◄ EMB MC 2015-011 on the Guidance
Manual contains instructions for the industry
to classify and label chemicals and prepare
the SDS. It includes the various pictograms andthe initial 64 controlled chemicals (pure andcompounds) to be labeled.

GHS - HIGH VOLUME CHEMICALS◄ High Production (Volume) Chemicals are

chemicals substances already in commerce which are
manufactured or imported or used in the Philippines
in quantity more than 500 MT per year.
◄ The EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2017-010
identified the 232 High Volume Chemicals (HVCs).
◄ These chemicals are considered to have higher
potential exposure (human and environmental)
because of their high volumes.

SCREENING INFORMATIONDATA SHEET
Basis for assessing high volume chemicals imported or
manufactured as to:◦ Acute toxicity◦ Chronic toxicity◦ Developmental toxicity◦ Reproductive toxicity◦ Mutagenicity◦ Ecotoxicity◦ Environmental fateScreening Information Data Sheet◄ SIDS is used as reference to check whether the chemicals in the
HVCs were included in the list
◄ Assessment of high volume chemicals being imported or
manufactured is based on:
Acute toxicity
Chronic toxicity
Developmental toxicity
Reproductive toxicity

Mutagenicity
Ecotoxicity
Environmental fate

GHS FOR IATA AND IMDG
◄ The third phase of the GHS implementation is compliance of
dangerous chemicals transported via air or ocean◄ The transport of these chemicals is controlled and regulated
locally and internationally by the IATA regulation and IMDG Code.
◄ The Dangerous Goods are classified as: explosives, gases,
flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing substances, toxic
and Infectious substances, radioactive substances, corrosives andmiscellaneous dangerous goods.

2016 TRAINING PROGRAM•Continuing initiatives for capability and training
program on GHS courses. Basic Orientation
for GHS Training to all concerned industry
sectors and regional Regulators in Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao held from Oct. 2015- July 2016
•This GHS Basic Trainings were conducted incollaboration with Samahan sa Pilipinas ng
Industriyang Kimika (SPIK) Core Group.

2017 TRAINING PROGRAM•The EMB Chemical Management Section sustained
the yearly capability building and trainings on Updates
in Chemical Management for chemical industry andrelated Sector, Examiners at the Port of Entry and
EMB Regulators.
•GHS Intermediate and Advance Training for EMB
Regulators in Greenhills, Roxas Blvd. (Midas Hotel)
and Palawan in 2017

AJCSD – ASEAN JAPAN CHEMICALSAFETY DATABASE◄ The Philippines is one of the members of◄ AJCSD consisted of Brunei Darussalam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand,
Vietnam◄ There was an agreement under AMEICC to
update from time to time the countries’
database of chemicals.
◄ The DTI-BOI is the lead agency in the Phil.

Montreal Protocol andVienna Convention

Ozone Depleting Substances (1988
and 1991 )Kyoto Protocol

GHG/ Climate Change (1994/1997)

Rotterdam Convention

Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides
in International Trade (1998/ 2006)

Stockholm Convention

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) –2001/2004

SAICM & Mercury Initial
Assessment (MIA)QSP in ASGM, National Profile on Chemical
Management, (2012 and 2017)

APEC Globally Harmonized
System(GHS)Classification & Labeling of Chemicals(2002/2008)

Minamata Convention

The Philippine is a non party, signed by then
DENR Sec. Ramon J.P. Paje dated 10 Oct.
2013 and still for Senate ratification.

•◄ The DENR-EMB commits to this Convention on legallybinding instrument to provide the global framework andto implement an immediate global actions on Persistent
Organic Pollutants (POPs).
◄ World Bank-managed GEF Grant in reducing and phaseout of POPs from the environment in an integrated wayi.e., ESM of PCBs, pilot clean-up of contaminated sites andclosure of open dumpsite.
◄ UNIDO-GEF funded the inventory of new pops andupdating of National Implementing Plan (NIP in 2014)
and the BAT/BEP on Boilers of Coal-Fired Power Plant◄

Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent(PIC)
Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides is amultilateral treaty to promote shared responsibilities in theimportation of hazardous chemicals.

◄ Annex III of PIC Procedures contains the list of covered toxic

chemicals and the DNA (EMB Director) requires an Export
Notification from exporting countries. EMB issued a corresponding
Explicit Consent.
◄The challenge under his Convention is to have yearly records ofdata/information of chemicals’ emergencies andincidents that have caused tragic health issues.
This will be reported and triggered to Final Regulatory
Action (FRA) of nominated industrial chemicals.

ROTTERDAM CONVENTION (◄ Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent◄ The Convention is a multilateral treaty to promote shared
responsibilities in the importation of hazardous chemicals.
◄ Annex III of PIC Procedures contains the list of covered toxic

chemicals and the DNA (EMB Director) requires an Export
Notification from exporting countries. EMB issued acorresponding Explicit Consent. There are cases that
Philippines has restricted the importation of Ethylene oxide(only for sterilization of medical equipment).
◄The challenge under this Convention is to have yearly recordsof data/information of chemicals’ emergencies and incidents
that have caused tragic health issues. This will be reported andtriggered to Final Regulatory Action (FRA) of nominatedindustrial chemicals.

SAICM◄ The Philippines (DENR-EMB) commits to “achieve thesound management of chemicals throughout theirlife-cycle so that, by 2020, chemicals are used andproduced in ways that lead to the minimization ofsignificant adverse effects on human health andthe environment. Likewise, ensure that our
Regulations and other initiatives is influence andalign with Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) through Agenda 2030”
to protect health and environment.

BEST REGULATORY PRACTICES
Risk-Based assessment of application
Conduct of Public Consultations

GLOBAL MONITORING PLAN (GMP)◄ POPS Monitoring of East Asian Countries (POPsEA)
where the Philippines participated in the conduct ofmonitoring for pesticides (dirty dozen) including now
the new POPs.
◄ The Philippines failed to conduct its own
monitoring sometime in 2014 due to purchaseof air quality monitoring equipment all over the
EMB-Regional Offices. Currently, the AQMS
has some changes in their internal structures.

GLOBAL MONITORING PLAN
(GMP)2• Component 2: Capacity building andanalysis of core abiotic matrix (air) – This
component entails training and collectionof samples for air. Parallel analysis is done
by a reference laboratory and the National
Laboratory (EMB-Environmental Researchand Laboratory Services (ERLS)).
• Site for the sampling has been selectedbased on a given criteria and fixture has
been installed. Sampling site is at the
PAGASA AGROMET station in UP Los
Baños. Sampling started this January 2018

SPECIAL CHEMICAL PRO-ECT
IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED PERSISTENTORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS) MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Project Duration:
60 Months
Project Start Date:
Project End Date:
Grant Amount:
Components
Implementing Agency:
Funding Agency:
Executing Agency:
Partner Agencies:

December 2011
June 2018
US$ 8.4 Million
Compnents 1 - 5
WORLD BANT
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
DENR - Environmental Management
Bureau
DOST/ DOH /DENR

SPECIAL CHEMICAL PRO-ECT
IMPLEMENTATION OF PCB MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSFOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND SAFE E-WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Project Duration:
60 Months
Project Start Date:
Project End Date:
Grant Amount:
Co-Financing*:
Implementing Agency:
Funding Agency:
Executing Agency:
Partner Agencies:

December 2016
December 2021
US$ 6,200,000
US$ 35,868,712
UNIDO
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Environmental Management Bureau
NRDC / NEA / ERC / EcoWaste Coalition/ IRI / CCTFI /DBM / PHILRECA

SPECIAL CHEMICAL PRO-ECT
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POPS MONITORING IN THE ASIANREGION (GLOBAL MONITORING PROJECT II)
Project Duration:
48 Months
Project Start Date:
December 2017 (SSFA approval)
Project End Date:
December 2021
Grant Amount:
US$3,936,000 (Divided among all
participating countries)
Grant Amount (Phils.)
US$ 128,800
Implementing Agency: UNEP
Funding Agency:
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Executing Agency:
Environmental Management Bureau
Partner Agencies:
Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao
PDR, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT POLICIESDAO 2005-27

Revised Priority Chemical List

DAO 2007-23

Prescribing Additional Requirements for the Issuance of the Priority
Chemical List (PCL) Compliance Certificate

DAO 2013-24

Chemical Control Order for Lead and Lead Compounds

DAO 2013-25

Revised Regulations on the Chemical Control Order for Ozone
Depleting Substances (ODS)

EMB MC 2014-001

Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances

EMB MC 2014-003

Supplemental Guidelines for the DENR AO 2007-23 (Prescribing
Additional Requirements for the Issuance of the Priority Chemical List
(PCL) Compliance Certificate

EMB MC 2014-010

Guidelines for the Disclosure of Confidential Business Information(CBI) and Monitoring of Small-Quantity Importation (SQI), and PreManufacture Pre-Importation Notification (PMPIN)

DAO 2015-09

Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals(GHS) in Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labelling
Requirements of Toxic Chemical SubstanceEMB MC 2015-002

Harmonization of Registration Forms, Issued Certificates andProcedures for Chemical Control Orders (CCOs), and Small Quantity
Importation (SQI)

EMB MC 2015-004

Clarifications to the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

EMB MC 2015-005

Clarifications on the Prohibited Uses of Lead and Lead Compounds
under DAO 2013-24, “Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Lead andLead Compounds”

EMB MC 2015-007

Technical Guidance Document on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Management

EMB MC 2015-011

Guidance Manual for DAO 2015-09 (Rules and Procedures for the
Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals in Preparation of Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) and Labelling Requirements of Toxic Chemical
Substances)

EMB MC 2016-003

Implementation of Online Processing of Priority Chemical List
(PCL) and Premanufacture Preimportation Notification (PMPIN)
Under the Title II of DENR AO 29, Series of 1992, of RA 6969

EMB MC 2016-010

Clarification on the Prohibition of Paints with Lead and Lead
Compounds Used for Children’s Toys and Related Products

EMB MC 2016-011

Instructions on the Implementation and Enforcement of the
Devolved Functions Under the DENR Memorandum Circular 200212

EMC 2017-007

Clarification on the Coverage of Laboratory Facilities under DAO
2007-23 (PCL)EMB MC 2017-009

Clarifications on Permitting Regulations for Small Quantity
Importation (SQI), Pre-Manufacture Pre-Importation Notification(PMPIN), Priority Chemical List (PCL) and Chemical Control
Orders (CCO)EMB MC 2017-010

Clarifications on Permitting Regulations for Small Quantity
Importation (SQI), Pre-Manufacture Pre-Importation Notification(PMPIN), Priority Chemical List (PCL) and Chemical Control
Orders (CCO)PCL CHEMICALS TO BE
CONTROLLED

Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Lead and Lead
Compounds has been issued under DAO 2013-24
CCO for Arsenic Compounds is for DENR Policy Review
CCO for Chromium6 is for EMB Policy TWG Review
CCO for Cadmium Compounds is being formulated.

ADDITIONAL CHEMICALSTO BE INCLUDED IN THE PCL◄ About 55 additional toxic chemicals will be

added in the 3rd version of the Priority Chemical
List (PCL)◄ There around 40 added chemicals from theOECD, REACH, NITE classifications andregulations of other countries.
◄ On-going consultation and discussion of criteria
used for this PCL policy with ICP, industry
associations.

SAMPLES OF HVC FORPCL INCLUSIONIUPAC/CAS Name

CAS Number

GHS Classification (NITE)

GHS Classification ( CLP-ECHA)BORAX
DECAHYDRATE/
Disodium
tetraborate
decahydrate

1303-96-4

Acute oral toxicity Cat. 5
Skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2
Serious eye damage/irritation Cat. 2
Reproductive toxicity Cat. 2
STOT SE Cat. 1 (kidney, nervous
system, respiratory system
STOT RE Cat. 1 (kidney, nervous
system, respiratory) andCat. 2 (testis)

Serious eye damage/irritation
Cat. 2
Reproductive toxicity Cat. 2

HYDROCHLORIC
ACID/ Hydrochloric
acid7647-01-0

High pressure liquid gas
Acute oral toxicity Cat. 3
Acute inhalation toxicity Cat. 3 (gas)and Cat. 2 (dust/mist)
Skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 1
Serious eye damage/irritation Cat. 1
Respiratory sensitization Cat. 1
STOT SE Cat. 1 (respiratory system)
STOT RE Cat. 1 (respiratory system,
tooth)
Acute aquatic toxicity Cat.

High pressure liquid gas
Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4
Acute inhalation toxicity Cat. 3(gas)
and Cat. 2 (dust/mist)
Skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 1
Serious eye damage/irritation
Cat. 1
STOT SE Cat. 3 (respiatory
system)SAMPLES OF HVC FORPCL INCLUSIONIUPAC/CAS Name

CAS Number

PROPYLENE
75-56-9
OXIDE/
Oxirane,methyl-GHS Classification (NITE)

GHS Classification ( CLP-ECHA)

Flammable liquid Cat. 1
Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4
Acute dermal toxicity Cat. 3
Acute inhalation toxicity Cat. 4(vapor)Skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2
Serious eye damage/irritation
Cat. 1Skin sensitization Cat. 1
Germ cell mutagenicity Cat. 2
Carcinogenicity Cat. 2
Reproductive toxicity Cat. 2
STOT SE Cat. 3 (respiratory
tract irritation, narcotic effect)
Acute aquatic toxicity Cat. 3

Flammable liquid Cat. 1
Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4
Acute dermal toxicity Cat. 3
Acute inhalation toxicity Cat.
3
Serious eye
damage/irritation Cat. 1
STOT SE Cat. 3 (respiratory
irritation)
Gem cell mutagenicity Cat.
1
Carcinogenicity Cat. 1

EVALUATION OF CRITERIA
Identification of Health and Environmental
hazards from reliable sources:• NITE from Japan METI• ECHA from EU
Chemicals with any of the following
hazards are selected• Acute Toxicity• Carcinogenicity• Mutagenicity• Reproductive Toxicity• STOT Repeated Exposure• Chronic Aquatic Toxicity• Skin and Respiratory SensitizationMOVING FORWARD
DENR- EMB (Regulators) would need Capacity Building and Training
for the following:
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in industrial Mixtures
Use of read across method in determining thephysicochemical properties, toxicity and ecotoxicity.
Risk Assessment of chemicals used in the evaluation andregulation of chemicals.
Polymers and Polymers of Low Concern (PLC)
Strengthen Implementation and Enforcement of RA 6969

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