GTZ is now GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Since 1 January 2011, GIZ has brought together under one roof the long-standing expertise of DED, GTZ and Inwent. For further information, go to www.giz.de.
Since 1 January 2011, GIZ has brought together under one roof the long-standing expertise of DED, GTZ and Inwent. For further information, go to www.giz.de.
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Contact person
For further information on this theme please contact:
Dr. Frank Fecher Tel: +49 228 24934-219 Fax: +49 228 24934-215 Email: frank.fecher@giz.de 
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Rotterdam ConventionThe PIC Convention was adopted on September 10, 1998; the treaty came into effect on February 24, 2004. PIC stands for “prior informed consent”. The convention requires the signatories to inform other signatories about bans or severe restrictions on the use of chemicals, and to report intended exports of such regulated substances to importing countries. The government parties are further required to decide whether certain hazardous chemicals may be imported or not and if so under which conditions (import decisions). The convention forbids the delivering of these substances to importing countries against their will. If trade in these chemicals does take place between countries, specific requirements must be met regarding labelling and the provision of information about any hazards to health and the environment. The primary objective is to protect the environment and the health of farmers, labourers and consumers in developing countries. The PIC Convention aims to see that exporting and importing countries share this responsibility. Links:
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