Cooperation for the sound management of chemicals has been an important area of activity under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation for over three years. The Council of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation approved Council Resolution #95-05 for the Sound Management of Chemicals on 13 October 1995, at its second regular meeting, held in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Resolution gives priority to the management and control of substances of mutual concern that are persistent and toxic, and allows for cooperation on a broader scale for the sound management of chemicals in the three countries.(...) |