ICTA's progress has gained pace following the appointment of management company Brabers. Establishment of three committees has laid the foundation for outreach efforts.
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The original article (and photo) was published on June 1, 2018 in the ICIS Chemical Business Special and was written by Elaine Burridge.



 

In past years there has been massive chemical weapon misuse by non-state actors (particularly ISIL) and there is a growing threat anywhere in the world. Therefore the main focus for OPCW in the future will be on non-state actors. The Countering Chemical Terrorism (CCT) Conference this June was the first ever organized by the OPCW on this topic.

Europol and OPCW have shared interests and will cooperate in CCT. Europol and OPCW are already cooperating on these issues. Note that internet sales are a big issue for Interpol. Peter Newport attended the meeting on behalf of CBA and ICTA

The Global Chemicals Outlook II is an UN-report containing a comprehensive overview of issues related to the sound management of chemicals. It assesses the status of health, environmental, economic and institutional factors related to the production, distribution, use and disposal of chemicals and waste.