Article 1 
1. For the purpose of promoting of peace and security, and effective multilateralism at global and regional levels, the Union shall pursue the following objectives: (a) enhancing peace and security in the neighbourhood of the Union by reducing the threat posed by the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in the OSCE region, in particular in Ukraine; (b) supporting effective multilateralism at regional level by supporting the action of the OSCE to enhance the capabilities of the competent authorities in Ukraine to prevent the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in line with obligations under UNSCR 1540 (2004). 2. In order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the Union shall take the following measures: (a) improving Ukraine's regulatory system on chemical safety and security; (b) establishing a Ukrainian national reference centre to identify controlled and toxic chemicals; (c) strengthening controls over cross-boundary movement of controlled and toxic chemicals. A detailed description of the measures referred to in the first subparagraph is set out in the Annex.
Article 2 
1. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision. 2. The technical implementation of the measures referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the OSCE Secretariat. It shall perform that task under the responsibility of the High Representative. For that purpose, the High Representative shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the OSCE Secretariat.
Article 3 
1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of the measures referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 1(2) shall be EUR 1 431 156,90. 2. The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3. The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 2. For that purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with the OSCE Secretariat. The agreement shall stipulate that the OSCE Secretariat is to ensure visibility of the Union contribution, appropriate to its size. 4. The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.
Article 4 
The High Representative shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by the OSCE Secretariat. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. The Commission shall provide information on the financial aspects of the measures referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 1(2).
Article 5 
1. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. 2. This Decision shall expire 36 months after the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3), or 6 months after the date of its adoption if no financing agreement has been concluded within that period.