CURRENT STATUS ONCURRENT STATUS ONCHEMICAL MANAGEMENTCHEMICAL MANAGEMENTIN MALAYSIAIN MALAYSIA

Presentation Outline

1. Background on Chemical Management in Malaysia

2. Strengthening Chemical Management in Malaysia

1. Background on Chemical Management in Malaysia

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3. Eleventh Malaysia Plan (2016-2020)

4. Environmentally Hazardous Substances Notificationand Registration (EHSNR) Scheme

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3. Eleventh Malaysia Plan (2016-2020)

4. Environmentally Hazardous Substances Notificationand Registration (EHSNR) Scheme

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Background

Many chemical substances and products arecurrently put into market in Malaysia

As a result there is an uncertainty on types of

Background

As a result, there is an uncertainty on types ofchemicals used in a wide range of consumerproducts and other products

Large percentage of existing chemicals have notbeen assessed

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Government is concerned about human and environmentalexposure from toxic substances and unregulated chemicalsused in a wide range of chemical products

Background (cont.)

Continued use of chemicals with inherently dangerousproperties such as carcinogens, mutagens and reproductivetoxicants and substances dangerous for the environment

Long term persistence and accumulation of many chemicalsin eco-system and humans

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Goals of Chemical Management

Malaysia, as a developed nation by the year 2020,should ensures that chemicals are produced and usedin ways that minimize the risk and significant adverseimpacts on the environment and human health withpcross-sector commitment by all stakeholders tocoordinated approaches and common principles in theadoption and strengthening of good practices for safeand ecologically sustainable chemicals management.

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Malaysia’s Chemicals Industry and Main Sectors

PetroleumProducts &Natural Gas

Chemicals &ChemicalProducts

Agriculturalchemical:pesticides,fertilizers

Rubber Products

Natural RubberLatex

Plastic Products

Plastic Resins

Soap detergent,cosmetics,toiletry

preparation

Industrial Gases

Oleo-chemicals

Latex Threads

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DOE premises inventory

• 439 premises

Petroleum Products & Natural Gas

• Agricultural chemical: pesticides, fertilizers: 565 premises• Soap detergent, cosmetics, toiletry preparation: 247 premises• Industrial Gases: 7 premises

Chemical and chemical products

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Industrial Gases: 7 premises• Oleo-chemicals: 198 premises

• Natural Rubber Latex: 106 premises• Latex Threads (synthetic): 936 premises

Rubber products

• 1,936 premises

Plastic resin and products

Source: Malaysia-Danish Environmental Cooperation Programme (DANIDA), May 2009

Legal Framework for Chemical Management - there is NOT onelegal Act (instead of many and not coordinated) which exist toprovide a mandate for sustaining sound chemical managementin Malaysia in a holistic and integrated manner

Challenge and Gaps

Institutional Coordination – fragmented framework and need toenhance coordination among agencies

a) Existing regulations provide chemical management on sectoral basisand are subject to the specific management.

b) Each agency have their own legislation and control their chemicalswith the specific objectives.

c) Overlapping and gaps of some regulation or regulatory scope such aslack of regulation on transportation of chemicals.

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Information on Chemicals - not adequately collected andcompiled to allow for their use in the management of chemicals;e.g. risk assessment

a) The industry needs to provide more information about the hazardousproperties of the chemicals contained in their products

Challenge and Gaps

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Management of Chemicals – some industries, SMI, do notmanage chemicals in a safe and sustainable way

a) There is no one stop agency that in charge for chemicals notificationsystem in Malaysia.

Capacity to Manage Chemicals – lack of knowledge, skills andmanpower to manage the different aspects of chemicals

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Awareness About Chemicals - lack of awareness amongstakeholders, particularly the small and medium scaleindustries, on safe and sustainable way of managing chemicals:consumers, etc

Challenge and Gaps (cont.)

Financial resources – for a sound chemical management to be inplace, an adequate funding is essential. This to ensure thestrategies and action plan are implemented effectively.

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Substance &Jurisdiction

Ministries Agencies Legislation

Import, export,sales and trades –Petroleum &petroleumproducts

Ministry ofInternational Tradeand Industries

- Petroleum (SafetyMeasures) Act 1984

Related Legislation and AgenciesCHEMICAL MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA

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productsImport & exports Ministry of Finance Royal Malaysian

CustomsCustoms Act 1967

IndustrialChemicals

Ministry of HumanResources

Department ofSafety andHealth

Occupational andSafety Health Act

1994

Pharmaceutical,drugs, someconsumerproducts

Ministry of Health PharmaceuticalServicesDivision

Poison Act 1952Dangerous Drugs

Act 1952Food Act 1983

Substance &Jurisdiction

Ministries Agencies Legislation

Pesticides Ministry ofAgriculture andAgro-chemicals

Department ofAgriculture

Pesticides Act1974

ConsumersProduct

Ministry ofDomestic Trade

- ConsumerProtection Act

Related Legislation and AgenciesCHEMICAL MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA

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Protection Act1999 (Safetyissues not

chemical content)Chemical Weapon(Chemical Weapon

Convention)

Ministry of ForeignAffairs

- Chemical WeaponConvention Act

2005

Hazardous Waste(ScheduledWastes)

Ministry of NaturalResources andEnvironment

Department ofEnvironment

EnvironmentalQuality Act 1974

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Environmental Quality Act 1974

EQA 1974

EnvironmentallyHazardousSubstances

HazardousWastes

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In the EQA 1974, chemical defines “environmentallyhazardous substances means any natural or artificialsubstances including any raw material, whether in a solid,semi-solid or liquid form, or in the form of gas or vapour, or ina mixture of at least two of these substances, or any livingorganism intended for any environmental protection,conservation and control activity, which can cause pollution”

Development of National Policy on ChemicalManagement

TenthMalaysia Plan

(2011-2015):Government will continue efforts toimprove the efficiency andeffectiveness of waste management

NinthMalaysia Plan

(2006-2010):Adoption of a global harmonizedsystem for the registration of imports,transportation and a safe handling of

9th Malaysia Plan 10th Malaysia Plan 11th Malaysia Plan

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Increase awareness among publicand educate them of theimportance to reduce, reuse andrecycle of waste (all stakeholders)

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Approaches and technologies to treatand convert toxic wastes into aresource for reuse. (DOE)

Appropriate incentives for the propermanagement of hazardous chemicals.(CICM)

Steps to address the indiscriminateuse of chemicals, particularly inagricultural practices, will beintensified. (DOA)

Eleventh Malaysia Plan(2016-2020):6 strategies proposed tointegrate and strengthenchemical managementframework system inMalaysia

DOE ROLES IN TRANSFORMATIVE OF CHEMICALMANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA

2016 – Drafting

Study by Danishand MalaysiaGovernmentCooperationProgramme 2003-2006

Proposedfeasibility studyon ChemicalManagement Act20xx

Develop guidancedocument on EHSNotification andRegistrationScheme

Proposed tomerge databasebetween EHSNRand CIMS(DOE and DOSH)

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2008 – final reportwas published byNRE named“Strategy & ActionPlan for ChemicalsManagement inMalaysia”

2009 - started theEHSNR online system- voluntary basis untila specific regulationsis gazetted andenforced

2012 – published2nd edition ofguidancedocument“Guidance ForThe Industry onTheEnvironmentallyHazardousSubstancesNotification &RegistrationScheme inMalaysia

2016 Draftingof EHSRegulation201xframework

DevelopEHS Notificationand RegistrationScheme

EHSNR: Environmentally Hazardous SubstancesNotification and Registration

CIMS: Chemical Information Management System

pObjective – Aneffective andsustainablemanagementsystem isestablished that willminimize andreduce the risksfrom EHS

The scheme is tocollect informationabout EHS andprovide informationto MalaysianGovernment

2014 –Incorporatechemicalmanagementpillar into 11thMalaysia NationalPlan (2016-2020)

Local Actionby DOE

Cooperationwith all

stakeholders InternationalParticipationin MEAs

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StrengtheningChemical

Management

Local Action by DOE

• Preliminary drafting of EHS regulations framework

• Merging platform for database system between EHSNR(DOE) and CIMS (DOSH)

• Review guidance document on EHS Notification and•••• RRRReeevvviiieeeewww ggguuuuiidddaaannnnnccceee ddddooocccuuummmmeeennntttt ooonnn EEEEHHHSSSS NNNooottttiiiiffffiiicccaaattttiiiiooonnn aaaannnddd• Review guidance document on EHS Notification andRegistration Scheme

• Awareness and Hands on Training for industries

• Enhancement of the EHS website

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International Participation

• Basel Convention:– ratified on 8th October 1993– DOE Malaysia is designated as the competent authority– Export / import through Customs shall be accompaniedby a permit issued by DOE

• Ban Amendment to the Basel Convention:•••• BBBaaaannn AAAmmmmeeennnddddmmmeeennnnnttt tttooo tttthhheee BBBBaaassseeelll CCCooonnnnvvvveeennntttiiiiooonnn:::• Ban Amendment to the Basel Convention:- ratified on 26th October 2001

• Rotterdam Convention- ratified on 4th September 2002- DOE Malaysia and Pesticides Board Malaysia are the twoDesignated National Authorities (DNAs)

- DOE for Industrial Chemicals- Pesticides Board for Pesticides

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International Participation

• Stockholm Convention- signatory since 16th May 2002- Malaysia has restricted the usage of most POPs that are listed in the

convention

• Chemical Weapon Convention- signatory on January 1993 and ratified on 20th April 2000- Malaysia has prohibit the development production- MMMaaalllaaayyyysssiiiaaa hhhhaaaasss ppprrrooooohhhiibbbiiitttt ttthhheee ddddeeeevvveeelllooooppppmmmeeennnntttt ppprrrooooddduuuccctttiiiioooonnnMalaysia has prohibit the development, production,stockpiling and usage of chemical weapons

• Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Legally BindingInstrumentMinamata Convention on Mercury- active involvement in the INC meeting- currently prepare for legal domestic framework amongthe stakeholders before signing the convention

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Study on Chemical Management inMalaysia National Plan

2003 -2008 2009 2014 2015

Study byDanish and

Establishmentof

Study onChemicals

Study on newChemicals

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MalaysiaGovernmentCooperationProgramme(DANIDA)regardingStrategy &Action Plan forChemicalManagementin Malaysia

EnvironmentallyHazardousSubstancesNotification andRegistration(EHSNR)Scheme

RiskAssessmentforEnvironmentthatEquivalent toGlobalPractices

ManagementAct 201Xframework

Action Plan forMalaysia National Plan

No Action Plan

1 To carry out feasibility study on a new ChemicalsManagement Act framework to fill out the gaps in Malaysianchemical management. The Act shall establish link tolegislation from relevant agencies that involved in chemicalgg ggggg gggg gmanagement.

2 To carry out a feasibility study for the establishment ofNational Chemical Management Board/Commission

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Action Plan forMalaysia National Plan

No Action Plan3 1) To establish National Chemical Inventory e.g. the quantity

and the usage of chemicals

2) Streamline existing agencies database systeminfrastructure (interface link)

4 1) Conduct and report on risk assessment of prioritychemicals based on targeted volumes, risks and use relatedinformation

2) Develop risk management measures to mitigate risk ofexposure including the phase out of hazardous substances

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Action Plan forMalaysia National Plan

No Action Plan

5 1) Develop training modules on life cycle management ofchemicals for stakeholders to improve managementefficiency e.g. modules to be included in training schedules

2) Conduct training, workshops and seminars to builtl d l h dll dd ll hh ddllll ddddd llll hhhh dddddcapacity on topics include toxicology, hazard assessment,

exposure assessment and risk assessment

3) To identify, enhance and expand the scope of the existingtesting facilities

4) In preparation and ratification of Stockholm andMinamata Convention

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Action Plan forMalaysia National Plan

No Action Plan

6 1) Develop plan for cross sectoral training, workshops and seminarin good chemical management.

2) Conduct an active dialogues between chemical industries andgovernment regulatory bodies to create awareness.

3) Develop syllabus for education in school and universities onchemical management.

4) Organize events such as seminars and exhibitions to promoteawareness and education on hazardous substances.

5) Develop incentives and economic packages to encourageindustry’s participation.

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to provide the necessary information to the Malaysian Governmentso as to enable the DOE and other agencies involved in chemicalsmanagement

to identify substances of concern in the country and makedecisions on how to manage these substances in a safe and soundmanner

Based on the information submitted by industry, the Department ofEnvironment (DOE) will establish a Malaysian EHS Register

EHSNR database as of 30 June 2015:

EHS Notification and Registration Scheme

• 459No. of chemical company registered todate

• 18No. of sector/category of industry

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• 2,743No. of notifications by industry intosystem

• 511No. of EHS officially register

• 250No. of EHS required DetailedNotification

• 19No. of EHS register by oversea supplier

Baseline data collected

- Proposed regulation oncontrolling EHS

DECISION

- Advocacy

- Enforcement2018

2016

Authorization

Milestones for EHS Notification and Registration Scheme

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Period of establishing EHS Register (voluntary)

Activities - Awareness/ Outreach

- Information gathering

- Develop skill in Risk Assessment

- Baseline data collected

- Evaluate and analyze riskassessment

- Identify the needs2014

2009

Registration

Evaluation

Benefits of Scheme

There is sufficient information available on the EHSimported into or manufactured in Malaysia(Malaysian EHS Register) so as to be able toidentify priority substances and enable protection

Benefit of Scheme

y p y pof people and the environment from the possibleharmful effects of these substances

It provides a mechanism for identifying, evaluatingand controlling of EHS

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Benefits of Scheme

It helps the industry in identifying likely data gapswhich are required for GHS classification of substancesand compliance with DOSH regulations.

Benefit of Scheme

The scheme provides input for the risk assessment ofEHS and thereby a means of anticipating potentialproblems and facilitate the implementation of timelyand appropriate control measures for specific EHS.

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to collect information from industry about thehazardous substances (EHS) that are on theMalaysian market

STRATEGY AND ACTION PLANS FOR EHSMANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA

Introducing a notification requirement for suchsubstances manufactured in or imported to Malaysia

Malaysia establish an EHS Notification andRegistration Scheme

Identification and evaluation scheme for EHS

Substances imported ormanufactured in Malaysia

Substances for whichnotification is required

Criteria for EHS identification fornotification:- GHS (EU) classification

- List of proscribed substances

Criteria for selection of priorityEHS f i k

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Substances selected for riskassessment

Risk management measuresfor priority substances

EHS for risk assessment -based on:- CMR criteria- PBT criteria

P = persistentB = bioaccumulativeT = toxic

C = carcinogenicM = mutagenicR = Reproductivetoxicity

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The notification requirement does not apply to substances forwhich information is already submitted to government agenciesin Malaysia by means of other legislations, unless the substanceis also used for other purposes not covered by Pesticides

Scope of EHSNR Scheme

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Reference:Guidance For The Industry on The Environmentally HazardousSubstances Notification & Registration (EHSNR) Scheme inMalaysia

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DOE WEBSITE (www.doe.gov.my)

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EHSNR system (https://www.e-ehs.doe.gov.my)

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Register

EHSImporter

EHSManufacturer

WHO SHALL AND SHALL NOT NOTIFY UNDEREHSNR?

Registerand

NotifyImporters of EHS substances ,mixtures and finished productsthat contain EHS

Manufactures of EHSsubstances, mixtures andfinished products that containEHS

Locally sourcedEHSDistribution, retailing

Notification

BasicAnnuallyJan - June

D il dOnce Only

The Notification Process

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Detailedy

Jan - Dec

• The notification for detailed is to be done once only unless newinformation that change the hazard classification are available fornotification

• The notification to be done online at www.doe.gov.my

The Notification of EHS to DOE by chemical industries shall bedone in two stages:1) Basic NotificationA basic notification of EHS must first be made by allmanufacturers and importers

The Notification Process – Basic NotificationThe Notification Process

- Basic Notification

The data required are:• Substance identification• Annual tonnage in metric tons• Use of the substance• Concentration interval of substance in raw materials orfinished products (maximum and minimumconcentration)

• Country of import

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2) Detailed NotificationA follow-up detailed notification is also required, if the EHS is notin the EHS Reference List

Detailed Notification of EHS: In addition to basic data, thefollowing are also required:

The Notification Process- Detailed Notification

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1. Development of regulations on chemicals used (exceptpesticides used in homes)

2. Additional capacity buildings in management ofchemicals, and particularly to the use of risk assessmentas a chemicals management tool

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3. Increased awareness of chemicals management issuesamong stakeholders.

4. Database and information of hazardous chemicals inMalaysia to be made available

5. Identification and assessment of risks posed by chemicals

6. Strengthening and Improving International Cooperationin Chemicals

Thahirah KamarulzamanPrincipal Assistant DirectorPPPrrriiinnnnccciiipppaaalll AAAAssssssiiisssttttaaannnttt DDDDiiirrreeecccttttoooorrrPPPrrriiinnn

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Principal Assistant DirectorHazardous Substances DivisionEmail : thahirah@doe.gov.my

Contact: +60 3 8871 2115Website: www.e-ehs.doe.gov.my

or www.doe.gov.my