NATIONAL PROFILE OF CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT IN ALBANIA UPDATE 2012 2 National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania, updated in 2012 SPECIAL DEDICATION: This edition is prepared on the eve of the 100th Anniversary of Indipendence of Albania. AKNOWLEDGEMENT: This update of the National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania was prepared in the framework of the project, ―Strengthening Capacities for SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management) Implementation in Albania‖, implemented by the Institute of Public Health of Albania, with the technical assistance of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the financial support of the SAICM- Quick Start Programme Trust Fund. The updating of the National Profile was realized with the active contribution of stakeholders from Ministries, other public institutions and organizations, universities, non-governmental organisations and industry, with the assistance of Prof. Dr. Herman de Kruijf and Ms. Yuri Saito, UNITAR. PROJECT COORDINATOR: Dr. Lindita Tafaj (Hajri) [email protected], [email protected] Tel. +35542363066 Address: Institute of Public Health, Rr.Aleksandër Moisiu, Nr. 80, Tirana, Albania www.chemicals.al 3 National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania, updated in 2012 NATIONAL PROFILE OF CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT IN ALBANIA UPDATE 2012 TIRANA November 2012 4 National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania, updated in 2012 Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 10 CHAPTER 1: NATIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................... 26 1.1 Geographic and natural characteristics ....................................................................... 26 1.2 Demography ................................................................................................................ 28 1.3 Political structure......................................................................................................... 30 1.4 Development sectors ................................................................................................... 33 1.5 Discharges from main economy sectors...................................................................... 41 1.6 Assessment .................................................................................................................. 44 CHAPTER 2 : CHEMICAL PRODUCTION, IMPORT, EXPORT, STORAGE, TRANSPORT, USE AND DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................. 45 2.1 Background ................................................................................................................. 45 2.2 Production, import and export of chemicals ............................................................... 46 2.2.1 Industrial chemicals ............................................................................................. 46 2.1.2 Chemicals for agriculture ..................................................................................... 48 2.1.3 Biocides for use in public health .......................................................................... 49 2.2 Chemicals use by categories ....................................................................................... 51 2.2.1 Industrial chemicals ............................................................................................. 51 2.2.2 Chemicals for Agriculture................................................................................. 51 2.2.3 Biocides for use in public health .......................................................................... 53 2.3 Storage of chemicals ................................................................................................... 54 2.3.1 Industrial chemicals ............................................................................................. 54 2.3.2 Chemicals for agriculture .................................................................................... 54 2.3.3 Biocides for use in public health .......................................................................... 55 2.4 Chemicals transport ..................................................................................................... 55 2.5 Management of chemical waste .................................................................................. 56 2.6 Unintentionally produced chemicals ........................................................................... 62 2.7 Assessment .................................................................................................................. 62 CHAPTER 3: LEGAL INSTRUMENTS AND NON-REGULATORY MECHANISMS FOR LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICALS ................................................................. 65 3.1 Overview of legal instruments which address the management of chemicals ............ 65 3.2 Additional details on key legal instruments related to chemicals. .............................. 82 5 National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania, updated in 2012 3.3 Existing legislation by use category, addressing various stages of chemicals from production/import through disposal ....................................................................................... 87 3.4 Summary of the main administrative procedures for the control of chemicals .......... 87 3.4.1 Pesticides.............................................................................................................. 87 3.4.2 Fertilizers ............................................................................................................. 89 3.4.3 Chemical substances & mixtures regulated by REACH and CLP ...................... 89 3.4.4 Cosmetic products ................................................................................................ 92 3.4.5 Detergents ............................................................................................................ 92 3.4.6 Pharmaceutical products ...................................................................................... 92 3.4.7 Oil Products ......................................................................................................... 93 3.5 Non-regulatory mechanisms for managing chemicals ................................................ 93 3.6 Legal instruments for related activities which impact on chemicals management ..... 95 3.7 Assessment and comments .......................................................................................... 99 CHAPTER 4: MINISTRIES, AGENCIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS MANAGING CHEMICALS .......................................................................................................................... 101 4.1. Responsibilities of different government ministries, agencies and other institutions 101 4.2 Description of ministerial authorities and mandates ................................................. 101 4.3 Comments and recommendations ............................................................................. 109 CHAPTER 5: RELEVANT ACTIVITIES OF INDUSTRY, PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS, PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND THE RESEARCH SECTOR ............................................ 111 5.1 Description of nongovernmental organizations/ programmes .................................. 111 5.1.1 Description of the industry organizations and activities .................................... 111 5.1.2. Non-Profit Organisation (NPOs) in Albania...................................................... 112 5.1.3 The sector of scientific research ........................................................................ 115 5.2 Summary of expertise available outside of government ........................................... 119 5.3. Assessment ............................................................................................................ 126 CHAPTER 6: INTERMINISTERIAL COMMISSIONS AND COORDINATING MECHANISMS ....................................................................................................................... 128 6.1 Overview of inter-ministerial commissions and coordinating mechanisms ............. 128 6.2 Description of interministerial commissions and coordinating mechanisms ............ 131 6.2.1 State Commission for Registration of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) .......... 131 6.2.2. Interministerial Committee of Civil Emergencies ............................................. 131 6.2.3 Technical Advisory Commission on Civil Emergencies .................................... 132 6.2.4 Inter-ministerial Committee of Waste Management.......................................... 132 6.2.5 Commission of Protection from Radiations ....................................................... 133 6.2.6 The Competent Authority of COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) . 133 6.2.7 Governmental Commission for Water Related Issues with Neighbouring Countries .......................................................................................................................... 134 6.2.8 Committee for the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) 134 6.3 Description of the mechanisms for obtaining input from NGOs .............................. 134 6 National Profile of Chemicals Management in Albania, updated in 2012 6.4 Assessment ...............................................................................................................