The Illegal Trade in Chemicals

Annex 2: Comparison of Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm andMinamata Conventions, and theMontreal Protocol

Basel

Rotterdam

Stockholm

Minamata

Montreal

What is covered?

Hazardous and other

Chemicals listed in Annex III of the Convention and/ or those that have been banned or restricted by an exporting party For chemicals listed in Annex III, exporting country must verify that importing State has consented If the chemical is banned or severely restricted by exporting country, exporting country must send notification

Chemicals listed in Annexes A and B

Mercury and mercury compounds

Ozone depleting substances and high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) listed in annexes Mandatory export license, no trade with non-Parties from a certain date, must comply with phase-out/ phase-down schedules or meet requirements for exemptions, voluntary iPIC mechanism

listed wastes, or as defined by domestic legislation

What are the export requirements?

State of export notifies states of transit and import Further limitation may become effective should the Ban Amendment enter into force (As of August 2019, two more ratifications were needed)

Importing country must qualify for an exception, or export must be for the purpose of environmentally sound disposal If exporting to a non-Party, the non-Party must provide an annual certification specifying the intended use of the chemical and committing to protect human health and the environment and comply with relevant provisions of the convention environmentally sound disposal or for a use/purpose that is permitted for that Party under Annex A or B Must be for the purpose of

Must obtain consent from country of import, must be for use allowed by convention or for environmentally sound interim storage

to importing country and importing country must acknowledge receipt of notification

What are the import requirements?

States of transit and import must consent

Party has submitted decision that is consent to import to the Secretariat

State of import must consent considering the permitted use of mercury

Mandatory import license, no trade with non-Parties from a certain date, must comply with phase-out/ phase-down schedules or meet requirements for exemptions, voluntary iPIC mechanism

The Illegal Trade in Chemicals

72