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What is the new Annex to the Rotterdam Convention that the 9th Conference of the Parties decided to establish?

A Compliance mechanism

B Settlement of disputes

C Conflict of interests

If a chemical is exported, in which language(s) should it be labelled?

A Only in English

B In the official language(s) of the importing country

C In all the six UN languages

How many DNA(s) can a Party nominate?

A Only 1

B 2: one for pesticides and one for industrial chemicals

C The Party can decide

As per article 28 of the Convention, the following rules apply regarding withdrawal of a Party from the Convention:

A At any time after three years from the entry into force of the Convention, that Party may withdraw from the Convention by giving written notification to the Depositary

B At any time after two years from the entry into force of the Convention, that Party may withdraw from the Convention by giving written notification to the Depositary

C There is no way of withdrawing for a Party once it has ratified the Convention

As per article 21 of the Convention, by whom can amendments be proposed to the Convention?

A Amendments to the Convention may be proposed only by the Secretariat

B Amendments to the Convention may be proposed by the Secretariat, after consultation with the CRC

C Amendment to the Convention may be proposed by any Party

How often does the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention take place?

A Every year

B Every two years

C Every three years

According to article 3, the Rotterdam Convention applies to: (select all that apply)

A Banned or severely restricted chemicals

B Radioactive materials

C Severely hazardous pesticide formulations

D Chemicals used as food additives

E Wastes

How often is the PIC Circular published?

A Every June and December

B Every March

C Every two years

Which of the following are responsibilities of the DNA (select all that apply):

A Notifying the Secretariat of final regulatory actions

B Submitting proposals for severely hazardous pesticide formulations

C Prepare a draft decision guidance document

D Communicating import responses to stakeholders in the country

Who are the members of the Chemical Review Committee?

A Government-designated members acting as independent experts in chemicals management

B Government-designated members acting on behalf of their government

C Experts in chemical management selected by the Secretariat

Please indicate the working language(s) of the Chemical Review Committee

A English

B English, French, Spanish

C English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic

How often does the meeting of the Chemical Review Committee take place?

A Every six months

B Every two years

C Every year

How many PIC Regions are for the purpose of the Rotterdam Convention?

A 5

B 7

C 3

Which of the following are functions of the Chemical Review Committee? (select all that apply)

A Review information of notifications of final regulatory actions submitted by Parties, pursuant to Article 5

B Review information of proposals for SHPF submitted by Parties, pursuant to article 6

C Prepare a draft decision guidance document

D Prepare and submit notifications of final regulatory actions

What is the CAS Number?

A A unique numerical identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature

B A unique numerical registration character which is used by WHO to rate the toxicity of a chemical

C A unique number provided by the International Pesticides Association to identify obsolete pesticides

The first meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Rotterdam Convention resulted in the addition of how many chemicals to Annex III?

A 7

B 15

C 14

Chapter 19 of Agenda 21 adopted at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment & Development (Rio Summit) suggested…?

A The adoption of an internationally binding “Magna Charta” for the protection of the Environment

B The adoption of a legally binding instrument on the PIC procedure

C The adoption of a legally binding instrument to protect environmental and human Health

When did the United Nations Environment Programme set up the London Guidelines for the exchange of Information on Chemicals in International Trade?

A 1982

B 1987

C 1979

How is Technical assistance funded?

A FAO regular programme funds and voluntary contributions from donor countries

B Voluntary contributions from donors

C FAO regular programme funds

How do you officially request Technical assistance?

A By sending an official request to the Secretariat

B By sending an official request to the CRC

C During a contact group at the COP

Who is eligible to request Technical assistance?

A Developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition

B All the Parties of the Rotterdam Convention

C Only small island developing states

Complete the following sentence: “Any Party that is a developing country or a country with an economy in transition and that is experiencing problems caused by a ….. under conditions of use in its territory, may propose to the …. the listing of the ….. in Annex III.”

A Severely hazardous pesticide formulation; Secretariat; severely hazardous pesticide formulation

B Industrial chemical; CRC; industrial chemical

C Severely hazardous pesticide formulation; CRC; severely hazardous pesticide formulation

Complete the following sentence: “Under the Rotterdam Convention, an …………………………informs the …………………….. that a chemical that has been banned or severely restricted at national level is being shipped. This obligation is called …….”

A Exporting party, importing party, export notification

B Importing party, exporting party, import response

C Exporting party, Importing party, notification of final regulatory action

Complete the following sentence: “Under the Rotterdam Convention, in case of importing Annex III chemicals, a customs officer could consult with the ……… to make sure that trade takes place in compliance with their country’s……….. “

A DNA(s); import response

B DNA(s); SHPF proposal

C DNA(s); notification of FRAs

Please indicate the correct order of the Rotterdam Convention PIC procedure:

1. Adoption of a Decision Guidance Document (DGD)
2. Import decision taken by the country of import
3. Distribution of the DGD to the Designated National Authorities
4. The Secretariat inform the Parties through the PIC Circular
5. Communicate the decision to the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention
6. Publication of the import decisions in the PIC Circular

A 1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 4

B 2, 3, 5, 1, 4, 6

C 1, 2, 3, 5, 4, 6

Please indicate which documentation and information is required under the Rotterdam Convention to accompany exporting chemicals (select all that apply):

A Completed waste movement document

B Safety data information sheet

C Correct HS Customs codes on the shipping documents

D Copy (or original if required) of the notification document

An export notification has to be submitted to the:

A Secretariat

B DNA of the importing Party

C DNA of the exporting Party

D Importing company

Shall an export notification be sent by the DNA of the exporting Party to the DNA of the importing Party?

A Yes

B No

Once an import response with a final decision has been submitted, is it still possible to modify it in the future?

A Yes

B No

What is the definition of “risk”?

A The inherent property of a pesticide having the potential to cause undesirable consequences (e.g. properties that can cause adverse effects or damage to health, the environment or property

B The probability and severity of an adverse health or environmental effect occurring as a function of a hazard and the likelihood and the extent of exposure to a pesticide

C The concentration or amount of a pesticide that reaches a target organism

What is the key information that needs to be included in a SHPF proposal? (select all that apply)

A Intentional misuse

B Common and recognised patterns of use within the proposing Party

C Alternative pest-control practices

D Risk and/or hazard evaluations

E Clear description of incidents related to the problem, including the adverse effects and the way in which the formulation was used

F Type of formulation and amount of each of the a.i. in the formulation

How many severely hazardous pesticide formulations are listed in Annex III?

A 3

B 5

C 8

How many chemicals are listed in Annex III?

A 52

B 48

C 56

Are chemicals in Annex III banned under the Convention?

A Yes

B No

What were the chemicals listed in Annex III during the 9th Conference of the Parties in 2019?

A Chrysotile asbestos, Hexabromocyclododecane, Phorate

B Phorate, Hexabromocyclododecane

C Acetochlor, Phorate, Dieldrin, Carbosulfan

The … procedure applies to all the chemicals listed in Annex III of the Convention

A CIP

B PIC

C CRG

D OUF

What is one of the objectives of the Rotterdam Convention?

A to promote shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among Parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm

B To ban and severely restrict hazardous chemicals

C To evaluate the risks posed by hazardous chemicals

When did the Rotterdam Convention enter into force?

A 24 February 2004

B 12 June 2004

C 10 September 1998

How many Parties does the Rotterdam Convention have?

A 164

B 155

C 167

What were the four chemicals listed in Annex III during the 8th Conference of the Parties in 2017?

A carbofuran, trichlorfon, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, tributyltin compounds

B carbofuran, tributyltin compounds, fenthion, paraquat

C trichlorfon, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, carbosulfan, phorate

Which of these sentences is true?

A The Rotterdam Convention oblige Parties to ban or severely restrict chemicals

B Banning or severely restricting a chemical is a national decision

C If a chemical is listed in Annex III, it is automatically banned in all the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention.

Which country became Party to the Rotterdam Convention in January 2021?

A Angola

B Turkey

C Barbados

When a Party has adopted a decision to ban or severely restrict a chemical, the DNA shall submit the following document to the Secretariat:

A Export Notification

B Notification of Final regulatory action

C Import response decision

Is it necessary to have a second proposal from a second PIC region for a pesticide formulation to become a candidate for the inclusion of the SHPF in Annex III?

A Yes

B No

Can a Party submit an SHPF proposal even though no regulatory action to restrict or ban the chemical has been taken?

A Yes

B No

Which of these sentences is true about the SHPF proposal?

A Part B – Pesticide Incident Report Form can be replaced by national incident report

B Part B - Pesticide Incident Report Form can be completed by the DNA only

C SHPF proposals are not analysed by the CRC but go directly to the COP

Under the Rotterdam Convention, what is the definition of SHPF – severely hazardous pesticide formulations?

A A chemical formulated for pesticide use that produces severe health or environmental effects observable within a short period of time after single or multiple exposure, under conditions of use

B Any substance, or mixture of substances of chemical or biological ingredients intended for repelling, destroying or controlling any pest, or regulating plant growth.

C A combination of various ingredients designed to render the product useful and effective for the purpose claimed and for the envisaged mode of application

Which Organizations of the United Nations host the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention?

A The United Nations Environment Programme and WHO

B FAO and the United Nations Environment Programme

C FAO, the United Nations Environment Programme and WHO

Which of the following is listed as severely hazardous pesticide formulation under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention ?

A Phosphamidon (Soluble liquid formulations of the substance that exceed 1000 g active ingredient/l)

B Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonates, perfluorooctane sulfonamides and perfluorooctane sulfonyls

C Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters

Which of the following is not classified as pesticide under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention ?

A Aldicarb

B Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)

C Chlordane

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