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The Philippine Environment Management Bureau (EMB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds[1] (DAO 2021-08)[2] on October 22, 2021 and the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Chromium VI Compounds[3] (DAO 2021-09)[4] on October 26, 2021. They will take effect fifteen days after publication.
In the Philippines, cadmium compounds and chromium VI compounds are already included in the Priority Chemicals List (PCL). Companies previously completed PCL certification or exemption of these substances are also subject to the CCO requirements. The CCO will impose more obligations on the whole supply chain of cadmium compounds and chromium VI compounds as follows:
Enterprises that import, manufacture, distribute, use, treat, transport, store, and dispose these substances should register them through the online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS) and apply for permits for the activities.
The importers should apply for the importation clearance.
The SDS and label of these substances shall be prepared according to GHS requirements promulgated by EMB.
The applicants should submit a management plan to prove that the risks posed to the environment and health and safety will be eliminated or minimized.
Please be noted that other chromium compounds (chromium (0), chromium III, etc.) are not affected by the CCO and will still only be under the PCL.
