Rotterdam Convention — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Annex III Amendments	2004-2024	Multiple amendments have expanded Annex III to include new chemicals subject to PIC procedure, including chrysotile asbestos (2019), paraquat (2021), and various pesticides and industrial chemicals based on CRC recommendations and COP decisions.	These amendments have strengthened the Convention's scope and effectiveness, requiring importing countries to make informed decisions about an expanding range of hazardous chemicals, thereby enhancing global chemical safety governance.