Highlights for Monday, 11 May 2009
ICCM2 convenes in Geneva
The Second Session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM2) convened in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, 11 May 2009.
During the morning delegates heard opening speeches, addressed organizational matters and began discussion on evaluation of and guidance on implementation and review and update the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). After a brief introduction on rules of procedure, further discussion was referred to a contact group.
In the afternoon plenary session, delegates discussed emerging issues including e-waste, chemicals in products and nanotechnology.
Contact groups on rules of procedure and emerging issues, convened in the evening.