Inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide
formulations (SHPF) for the implementation of the
Rotterdam Convention
Samut Sakhon, Thailand 28 – 30 May 2012
Organized by
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in
collaboration with the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention
R o t t e r d a m C o n v e n t i o n on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
(Foto: Pornpimon Chareonsong)
Introduction
More than 30 representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry
of Health, provincial government officers and occupational health officers, farmers, students,
NGOs (the Education Foundation, the Field Alliance) and the Thai pesticide industry association,
participated in an inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide formulations (SHPFs)
from 28 – 30 May 2012, in Samut Sakhon (Bangkok area, Thailand).
The workshop served to prepare participants for the monitoring and collection of data on
severely hazardous pesticide formulations, as one element of the Quick Start Programme (QSP)
for the implementation of the national action plan of the Rotterdam Convention.
Severely hazardous pesticide formulations (SHPFs) are chemicals formulated for pesticidal use
that produce severe health or environmental effects observable within a short period of time
after single or multiple exposure, under conditions of use.
The Rotterdam Convention gives a special opportunity to developing countries and countries
with an economy in transition to make the world aware of environmental or health incidents
they have faced with regard to such hazardous pesticide formulations. This opportunity allows
for these countries, to propose that the hazardous formulation be listed in Annex III of the
Convention, making it subject to the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure.
Once listed, action has to be taken by all countries who are Party to the Convention to ensure
that import and export of the pesticide formulation follows agreed rules and provides the
necessary information regarding hazards of the formulation to enable all stakeholders to
understand the risks. It also allows countries to make informed decisions on whether imports of
the formulation into the country will be accepted, thereby preventing further health or
environmental incidents with the formulation.
(Foto: Krissanapong Kraithep) (Foto: Yun Zhou)
The prevailing use conditions in developing countries, such as climatic conditions, use patterns
and infrastructure are very important to consider as these are not the same as in developed
countries. Many farmers may be exposed to chemicals due to leaking equipment or the lack of
personal protective equipment.
Key outcomes were the development and agreement of a draft work plan for field monitoring
and awareness raising campaign. A multi-stakeholder ad hoc working group on SHPF has been
established to further elaborate and implement this work plan. Further, it was agreed that the
information collected in the pilot project should be integrated in the national pesticide policy
decision process in order to contribute to pesticide risk reduction measures. The progress and
results of the SHPF pilot activities will be reported to the national sub-committee for the
Rotterdam Convention.
Inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide
formulations (SHPF) for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention
Banphaeo Municipality, Samut Sakhon, Thailand, 28- 30 May 2011
Tentative Agenda
DAY 1
8:30 - 9:00 Registration of participants
Session 1 Opening of the meeting
9:00 - 9:30 Opening remarks by Director General of PCD
Opening remarks by the Secretariat of the Rotterdam
Convention
Dr. Christine Fuell
9:30 - 10:00 Introduction of participants
Purpose and objectives of the workshop Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long
10.00 - 10:30 Break
Session 2 Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention and Article 6
10:30 – 11:00 Overview of the Rotterdam Convention Ms. Pornpimon
Chareonsong
11:00 – 11:30 Provisions on proposals of severely hazardous
pesticide formulations (SHPF) - Article 6 of the
Convention
- procedure
- information requirements
Rotterdam Convention
Secretariat
11:30 – 12:00 Experience in the implementation of the RC in
Thailand
Dr. Nuansri Tayapat
12:00 - 12:30 Q&A
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 3 Information requirement and form for proposal of SHPF
14:00 – 14:30 Introduction of information requirement and
standard form for proposal of SHPF
Rotterdam Convention
Secretariat
14:30 – 16:00 Case study (RC Secretariat introduces the case study) Dr. Yun Zhou and
Mrs. Ratchaneekorn
Chomsuan
break out group
16:00 - 16:30 Discussion and wrap up of day 1
DAY 2
Session 4 Identify information sources and methodologies for data collection
9:00 – 9:30 Initial experience on the programme of SHPF under
the Rotterdam Convention
Rotterdam Convention
Secretariat
9:30 – 10:00 Thailand’s experience in pesticide poisoning data
collection from clinics
Mr.Pibool Issarapan
10:00 – 10:30 Experience in community based pesticides poisoning
data collection
Mr.krisanapong kraithep
10:30 - 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:30 Brainstorming on pilot field activity for data collection
Who are the key players?
What are the best data collection methods to
be compatible with the information
requirements of the Rotterdam Convention?
How should the region for the pilot activity be
chosen?
When is the best time frame to conduct the
field activity?
What background information, awareness
raising material or training is needed to
support the field activity
Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 5 Plan for field data collection, validation and reporting
14:00 - 17:30 Develop workplan for data collection, validation and
for the preparation of the report
o Prepare a detailed Workplan (What, Who,
How, When). A matrix-table will be
provided by the secretariat to structure the
discussion.
Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long
DAY 3
Session 6 Pesticide risk reduction
9:00 – 9:30 FAO activities on pesticide risk reduction in the
region
Mr.Marut Jatiket
9:30 – 10:00 FAO activities on pesticide risk reduction in Thailand Dr. Nuansri Tayapat
10:00 – 10.30 Influence of pesticide regulation on acute poisoning in
Thailand
Mrs. Supanon
Sirichuaychoo
10:30 – 10:45 Break
Session 7 Conclusion
10:45 – 11:30 Review and finalize workplan, indicate budget and
tasks assignment
11:30 – 12:00 Workshop evaluation
Conclusion and closing remarks
Draft Work plan for field data collection
1. Target population
1.1 Pesticide poisoning applicators
1.2 Symptomatic patients presenting to hospitals following occupational exposure to pesticides
1.3 Farmers or pesticide applicators
1.4 Agriculture extension officers
1.5 Pesticide dealers
1.6 Community leaders
2. Location : 5-10 hospitals as appropriate covering 5 districts: Ban Paey, Tambon Jet Rew will be a pilot
area
Duration: X months in 2012-2013
No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
1.
Assemble of SHPF Task team
Establishing of Local task
team
A:
January
2012
Done
PCD&DDC
DAO, DPHO,
TEF,
DOAE,
Local
Authorities
Up to
the
suppo
rting
agenci
es
USD
1,500
Not
yet
specif
y
Ban
Paey
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No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
2.
. Data collection tools and
accompany material
preparation
2.1 SHPS standard form
depending on crops and
seasons
2.2 Pesticide sampling
facilities
2.3 Blood sampling
materials (might not be
possible)
Nov.
2012
.
PCD&DDC
DAO, Health,
TEF,
DOAE,
Local
Authorities,
Hospitols
B:
30,00
0
3.
3.1 Blood sample analysis
(might not be possible) and
screening
3.2 Questionnaire for
pesticide risk screening for
140 families
3.3 Primary blood check
Nov.
2012-
Feb.
2013
Working
group;
DDC,PCD,
Local
authority,
hospitals
Local
Authorities,
Hospitals
B;200,
000.00
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No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
4.
Awareness Raising
A; Safe uses of pesticides for
human health and
environment
B. Target group
1) Farmers and Pesticide
application
2) Product consumers
3) Pesticide distributers and
pesticide free food project
A:
January
2013
B: Every
year
Working
group
PCD and DDC
MOPH,
DOAE
Local
Authorities,
Hospitals
TEF
100,00
0.00
Per
Provin
ce
----
4.1
Site visit
A: Survey on farmer proper
handling of pesticides
C: Field visit at farms and
agriculture product market
A: April-
May
2013
B. Twice
a year
PCD,
DDC,
MOPH
Local
Authorities,
SAO,
Community
Leaders
------ -------
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No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
4.2
Meeting at local level
A: Screening of target
C: Community meeting for
Establishing of farmer
development plan
once a
year
working group
PCD and DDC
Local
Authorities,
Hospitals
------- -------
5.
5.1
Field data collection
A: Application of SHPF
standard forms
Pesticide poisoning report
Additional data collection
from local hospitals
Twice
per
season
Twice a
year
Working
group,
DOAE,
DDC
MOPH
Local
Authorities,
Hospitals
Hospitals
20,00
0.00
Baht
------
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No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
5.2
Agriculture data
March
2013
PCD,
DOAE
DAO ------ -------
5.3
Field data collection by
medical doctors or assistants
Twice a
year PCD Hospitals ------ --------
6.
Suggestion and
Recommendation from site
visit and from Community
C: Collection on field
experiences of real condition and
information dissemination
July
2013
Working
group,
PCD
----- ------ -------
7.
Review suggestion and
recommendation
A: Compilation and conclusion
of suggestion and
recommendation and provide
resolution
July
2013
Working
group,
PCD
------ -------
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No Activities Duration Main Agency Support
Agency
Budget
Remark National
International
8.
Information analysis
August
2013 Working group
and PCD
------- ----- -------
9. Report and Publish
October
2013
Working group
and PCD
--------- ------- -------
PCD Pollution Control Department
DOA Department of Agriculture
DOAE Department of Agriculture Extension
DDC Department of Disease Control
MOPH Ministry of Public Health
DOH (MOPH) Department of Health
TEF Thai Education Foundation
DAO District Agriculture Office
DPHO District Public Health Office
PPHO Province Public Health Office
SAO Sub-district Administration Organization
Province Office of Natural Resources and Environment
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Regional Health Promoting Center/Health Station
PAO Provincial Administrative Organization
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