Strategic Plan and Focus

To ensure proper and sustainable disposal of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste

1. Improve the hazardous waste management of industries/ establishments and increase compliance with regulatory policies pertaining to the importation of toxic chemicals and substances and the transportation, storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes

• Strengthen the enforcement and implementation of RA 6969 on the control of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes through survey and monitoring activities; and

• Develop an interactive database to track chemicals and hazardous wastes.

2. Minimize chemical-related incidents and the risks to the environment and to public health posed by improper management of hazardous wastes by industries

• Develop a national plan for chemical incident prevention; and

• Embark on a massive information and education campaign and continuously coordinate with LGUs and other government agencies and