The Rotterdam Convention provides a mechanism for Parties to decide whether to accept imports of hazardous chemicals listed on the Convention and to communicate the decision to exporting Parties.

Find out why it is important not to damage or disturb asbestos, what an asbestos assessment is, how to organise one, and where asbestos might be in your house.

The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council (ASSEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) on the National Strategic Plans for Asbestos and Silica Management and Awareness. This is a communique of their meeting held on 8 March 2023.