Module 1 - Why is enforcement necessary?
Content
1. Introduction to the role of legislation and the purpose of compliance and enforcement
2. Introduction to the legislative process towards compliance and enforcement
3. Clear rationale and (local) evidence supporting the legislative actions
4. Stakeholder considerations in the legislative process; boosting trust, compliance and aiding enforcement
5. Clear and easy to understand legislation, clear responsibilities and consequences;
6. Inspections and sanctions as drivers towards compliance
Module 2 - Roles and responsibilities
Content
1. The role of industry in compliance and reporting
2. The role of governments in enforcement and inspection
Module 3 -Market surveillance supported by control at the border
Content
1. Responsibilities for ensuring that products on the market are sold in compliance with the legislation
2. Description and examples of market surveillance and inspections and border control
3. Competencies required for market inspection
4. Systems for documenting records of inspections
5. Role of customs officials in border controls
6. Linkages to reporting for conventions (e.g. information contained in export notifications) and information found on labels and SDS, or harmonized customs codes
Module 4 - What should be inspected?
Content
1. Classification, labelling and safety data sheets (GHS)
2. Restrictions and bans
3. Reporting requirements
Module 5 - Who should be inspected?
Content
1. Introduction to the supply chain; the roles of producers and formulators; importers and wholesalers; distributors and retailers; markets, public services
Module 6 - Who should inspect?
Content
1. Competences needed for inspection
2. Analysis and the use of laboratories
3. Confidentiality
Module 7 - Measures when observing violations
Content
1. Measures taken when a case of non-compliance is detected
2. Tools available for enforcement
Module 8 - Inspections • Practical guidance
Content
Part I: planning and on-site checklist
1. Strategic planning and cooperation
2. General guidance on the inspection
Part II: inspection of key stakeholders
3. Inspections of producers and importers
4. Inspections at retailers