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- Module 6: Practical Issues in Controlling the International Trade of Scheduled Chemicals
- Module 6: Practical Issues in Controlling the International Trade of Scheduled Chemicals
This module covers issues related to control of international trade of scheduled chemicals. It introduces the integrated approach of strategic trade control, the role of Customs in controlling strategic chemicals and procedures to follow when encountering toxic chemicals. The module also explores common types of equipment and methods available for analysing scheduled chemicals, a basic risk assessment for chemicals, and some commonly used illicit transfer methods.
A pass grade of 80% in the Final Test is required to obtain a Certificate.
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After completing this module, you will know:
about strategic and strategic dual use chemicals
the main principles of Customs control of strategic chemicals with a focus on scheduled chemicals
what to do if a potentially toxic chemical is discovered
common types of equipment and methods available for analysing scheduled chemicals
basic risk assessment for chemicals, including several high-risk indicators
about some commonly used smuggling methods
how to ensure the safe and secure storage of dangerous chemicals
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