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<p>We take our trade and international obligations for human health and the environment
seriously and continue to monitor action in other countries and learn from their experiences.</p><p>The
export of paraquat from Great Britain (GB) is regulated under the GB Prior Informed
Consent (PIC) regulatory regime for the export and import of certain hazardous chemicals.
Companies intending to export any of these chemicals from the GB must notify the importing
country via the exporter’s Designated National Authority. For GB, the Designated National
Authority is The Health and Safety Executive (HSE).</p><p>Paraquat additionally requires
the explicit consent of the importing country before export can take place. The exchange
of information that PIC provides allows the importing countries to make informed decisions
on the import of those chemicals and on how to handle and use them safely. This process
is kept under review.</p><p>We believe it is essential that the use of actives that
are known to be hazardous to human health or the environment should be subject to
scientific risk assessment, mitigation and regulatory protections. That is why we
support notification of the export of Paraquat under GB PIC and support its listing
under the Rotterdam convention. </p><p>Additionally, the UK is committed to working
internationally including through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and United Nations
Environment Assembly to support other nations to safely manage pesticides. We also
believe in evidence-based international policy-making through the use of scientific
committees, such as the Chemical Review Committee, and strengthening of the international
‘science - policy interface’ for chemicals and pesticides to support global decision-making.</p><p>We
are progressing projects assessing the impacts of pesticides, including Paraquat,
on human health and the environment in developing countries. We will continue to support
developing countries to use pest management techniques which are most beneficial for
them based on evidence and the expressed desires of the countries.</p>
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