A project of the Stimson Center’s Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention Program
A project of the Stimson Center’s Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention Program
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Afghanistan
General Information
Region
Central Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 24, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
National Authority for the Implementation of the CWC
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Albania
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 11, 1994
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defence
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Algeria
General Information
Region
Northern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 14, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministére de la Défense Nationale
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
13
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
11
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Andorra
General Information
Region
Europe
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 27, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Department of Environment and Sustainability
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Angola
General Information
Region
Southern Africa
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 16, 2015
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of National Defense
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Antigua and Barbuda
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 29, 2005
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Argentina
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 2, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto - Autoridad Nacional para la Convención de Armas Quimicas
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
67
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
67
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Armenia
General Information
Region
Central Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 19, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 27, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Australia
General Information
Region
Oceania
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 6, 1994
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Department of Foreign Affairs andTrade - Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO) - Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Section
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
9
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
28
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
26
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Austria
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 17, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Nationale Behörde zur Implementierung der Chemiewaffenkonvention
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
3
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
8
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
8
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
18
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Maximum Prison Sentence
60 months
?
The maximum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months, with a maximum of 600 months for life imprisonment.
Maximum Minimum Prison Sentence
36 months
?
The maximum for any minimum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months.
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
50,000 Euros / 56,863 USD
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
750 Euros / 852.94 USD
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Azerbaijan
General Information
Region
Central Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 29, 2000
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
3
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bahamas
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 2, 1994
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 21, 2009
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bahrain
General Information
Region
Middle East
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 24, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 28, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - National Committee on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Development, Production, Use and Stockpiling and their Destruction
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bangladesh
General Information
Region
South Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 25, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
10
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
10
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Barbados
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 7, 2007
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Environment and Drainage - Environmental Protection Department
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Belarus
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 11, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
3
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
3
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
14
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
Undefined
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
Undefined
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Belgium
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 27, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Federal Public Service - Foreign Affairs - Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
4
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
4
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
41
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
40
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Belize
General Information
Region
Central America
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
December 1, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Benin
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 14, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Integration - Department of International Organisations
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bhutan
General Information
Region
South Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 23, 1997
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 18, 2005
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bolivia
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 14, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 16, 1997
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 25, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations - State Coordination Body for the Implementation of the CWC
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
10
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Maximum Prison Sentence
600 months
?
The maximum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months, with a maximum of 600 months for life imprisonment.
Maximum Minimum Prison Sentence
120 months
?
The maximum for any minimum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months.
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Botswana
General Information
Region
Southern Africa
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 31, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Brazil
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 13, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Science and Technology - National Authority for the CWC - Coordination-General of Sensitive Items
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
3
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
6
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
6
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
80
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
76
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
12
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
Undefined
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
Undefined
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Brunei Darussalam
General Information
Region
Southeast Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 28, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
N/A
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Bulgaria
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 10, 1994
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Economy and Energy
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
6
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
6
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Burkina Faso
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 8, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Autorité Nationale pour la Convention sur les Armes Chimiques
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Burundi
General Information
Region
Eastern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 15, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 4, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cabo Verde
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 15, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 10, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Direcção Nacional de Assuntos Políticos e Cooperação
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cambodia
General Information
Region
Southeast Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 15, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 19, 2005
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
National Authority of Chemical Weapons
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cameroon
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 16, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of External Relations
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Canada
General Information
Region
North America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 26, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Canadian National Authority, Chemical Weapons Convention
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
6
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
32
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
32
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
13
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Maximum Prison Sentence
24 months
?
The maximum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months, with a maximum of 600 months for life imprisonment.
Maximum Minimum Prison Sentence
0 months
?
The maximum for any minimum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months.
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
100,000 CD / 74,910 USD
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
50,000 CD / 37,455 USD
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Central African Republic
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 20, 2006
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, de l'Integration Règionale et de la Francophonie
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Chad
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 11, 1994
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 13, 2004
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of African Integration
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Chile
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 12, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Autoridad Nacional Convención de Armas Químicas de la Republica de Chile, Dirección General de Movilización Nacional
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
7
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
7
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
China
General Information
Region
East Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 25, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Chinese National Authority
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
59
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
37
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
210
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
200
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1,280
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1,220
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tonnes of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tonnes of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
19
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
500000 RMB / 69,944.74 USD
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
200000 RMB / 27,977.90 USD
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Colombia
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 5, 2000
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
26
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
26
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Comoros
General Information
Region
Southern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 17, 2006
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
N/A
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Congo
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 15, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
December 4, 2007
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de la Francophonie
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Costa Rica
General Information
Region
Central America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 31, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Health - National Authority for Chemical Weapons
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cote D’Ivoire
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
December 18, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministère de la Défense et de la Protection Civile - Commission pour l'Interdition des Armes Chimiques
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Croatia
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 23, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - National Authority for the Implementation of the CWC
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
2
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cuba
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 29, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
10
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
7
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
16
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Cyprus
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 28, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Czechia
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 6, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
State Office for Nuclear Safety - Division of Chemical Weapons Prohibition - Department of Non-Proliferation
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
4
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
2
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
14
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
14
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
10
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
5,000,000 CZK / 215,090 USD
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
5,000,000 CZK / 215,090 USD
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
General Information
Region
East Asia
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
N/A
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
N/A
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 12, 2005
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Denmark
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 13, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs – Danish Business Authority
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
6
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
6
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Djibouti
General Information
Region
Eastern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 28, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 25, 2006
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Dominica
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 2, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 12, 2001
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Marketing - Dominica Bureau of Standards
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Dominican Republic
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 26, 2009
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defense
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Ecuador
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 6, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Coordinating Ministry of Security
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
3
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
2
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Egypt
General Information
Region
Northern Africa
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
N/A
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
N/A
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
N/A
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
El Salvador
General Information
Region
Central America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 30, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional - Autoridad Nacional ante la OPAC
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Equatorial Guinea
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 25, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
National Authority
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Eritrea
General Information
Region
Eastern Africa
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 14, 2000
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Department of Americas and International Organisations
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Estonia
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 26, 1999
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Health Board Department of Chemical Safety
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
2
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
2
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Eswatini (Swaziland)
General Information
Region
Southern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 23, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
November 20, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defense
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Ethiopia
General Information
Region
Eastern Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 13, 1996
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Industry - Institute of Chemical and Construction Material Input Industry Development
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Fiji
General Information
Region
Oceania
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 20, 1993
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
8
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
Yes
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Maximum Prison Sentence
12 months
?
The maximum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months, with a maximum of 600 months for life imprisonment.
Maximum Minimum Prison Sentence
6 months
?
The maximum for any minimum prison sentence for any defined offense or violation in months.
Penalty Provision - Fines
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Maximum Monetary Penalty
10,000 Fijian Dollars / 4,592.32 USD
?
The maximum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Maximum Minimum Monetary Penalty
2,000 Fijian Dollars / 918.46 USD
?
The maximum for any minimum monetary penalty for any defined offense or violation in national currency and/or US dollars (as converted in 2019).
Defines Other Penalties
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Finland
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 7, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry for Foreign Affairs - Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
2
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
13
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
13
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
France
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
March 2, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / CWC National Authority
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
32
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
10
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
5
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
5
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
120
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
100
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Gabon
General Information
Region
Central Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 8, 2000
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, de la Coopération et de la Francophonie
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Gambia
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
May 19, 1998
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Defence - National Authority of the Gambia to the OPCW - Office of the President
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Georgia
General Information
Region
Central Asia
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
November 27, 1995
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
Has chemical security measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
11
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
Yes
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Germany
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
August 12, 1994
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Federal Foreign Office
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
35
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
23
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
21
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
19
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
150
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
150
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Ghana
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
July 9, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Greece
General Information
Region
Europe
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 13, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
December 22, 1994
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
National Authority for the Chemical Weapons
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
1
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
2
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
2
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Grenada
General Information
Region
Caribbean
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
April 9, 1997
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
June 3, 2005
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Guatemala
General Information
Region
Central America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
February 12, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Autoridad Nacional de Guatemala para la Prohibicion de las Armas Quimicas
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
1
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
1
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Guinea
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
June 9, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministrere des Affaires Etrangeres et des Guineens de l'Etranger - Commission Nationale de Lutte contre les Armes Chimiques
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Guinea Bissau
General Information
Region
Western Africa
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
January 14, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
June 19, 2008
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, de la Coopération Internationale et des Communautés
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders (e.g. are authorized holders required to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to sources)?
Defines Criminal Offences and Violations
No
?
Does the State have at least once measure that defines as offences or violations those criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving or direct at toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Penalty Provision - Imprisonment
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes imprisonment as a penalty?
Penalty Provision - Fines
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes fines as a penalty?
Defines Other Penalties
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that includes penalties other than imprisonment or fines (e.g. search and seizure, suspension of license, etc.)?
Registration System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to register toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Authorization or Licensing System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for authorizing activities, e.g., issuing licenses for toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Inspector Authority or System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a system for inspecting users, activities, stockpiles, or facilities?
Requires Access Controls
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires controls on access to toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment?
Requires Physical Security
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires physical security or physical protection measures (e.g. gates)?
Requires Security Guards
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires use of security guards for facilities or activities?
Requires Background Checks
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires background checks for users or those accessing facilities or chemicals of proliferation concern?
National Registry of Chemicals of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or refers to a national registry of chemicals of concern?
National Registry of Registrations/Licenses
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes a national registry of user registrations or licenses?
List of Controlled Chemicals, Technologies, and/or Equipment of Concern
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes, includes, or references a list of controlled chemicals, technologies, and/or equipment of concern?
Requires Supply Chain Verification
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some supply chain verification practices (e.g. end-user verification)?
Requires Proliferation-Resistant Chemistry
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires some efforts to design or operate in ways that reduce the risk of proliferation (e.g. reducing the mixtures of chemicals of concern)? Similar to the concept of Green Chemistry.
Requires Incident Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of incidents to authorities?
Requires Threat Reporting
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires reporting of threats to authorities?
Requires a Risk-Based Security System
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that requires facilities or users to implement a risk-based security system or risk-based security plans?
Training for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains a training program for key stakeholders (e.g. users, industry, other governmental ministries, etc.)?
Awareness Raising for Stakeholders
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that establishes or maintains awareness-raising activities for stakeholders (e.g. users, industry)?
Guyana
General Information
Region
South America
Signature Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
October 6, 1993
Ratification Date to Chemical Weapons Convention
September 12, 1997
Chemical Weapons Convention National Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs -National Authority of Guyana
?
The governmental agency that monitors national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Number of Declared Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 2 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 2 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Declared Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities that are nationally declared to the OPCW due to their production, processing or consumption of CWC Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified declaration thresholds as outlined by the OPCW.
Number of Inspectable Schedule 3 Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that produce, process or consume Schedule 3 chemicals in quantities exceeding specified inspection thresholds.
Number of Other Declared Facilities
0
?
Other declared facilities are defined by the OPCW as all plant sites that: 1) Produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Number of Other Inspectable Facilities
0
?
Facilities subject to routine on-site inspections by international inspectors from the OPCW that: 1) Produce by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 200 tons of unscheduled discrete organic chemicals; or 2) Comprise one or more plants which produced by synthesis during the previous calendar year more than 30 tons of an unscheduled discrete organic chemical containing the elements phosphorus, sulfur or fluorine.
Relevant Chemical Security Measures
Relevant Measures
No measures
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates explicit requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipment by stakeholders?
Chemical Security Indicators in National Measures
Chemical Security State Index Score
0
?
A composite index of national chemical security indicators that ranges from 0 (no chemical security measures or security indicators) to 22 (has at least one chemical security measure and includes all 21 security indicators).
Requirements to Secure Chemical Weapons-Related Materials and Facilities
No
?
Does the State have at least one measure that creates requirements to secure toxic chemicals, other chemicals of proliferation concern, and/or related facilities, technology, and equipme