Background
On March 4, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, represented by Deputy Director General Rath Sith, convened a consultation workshop on the environmental safe management of hazardous chemicals in plastic products. The event was organized in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), with participation from government ministries, state and private institutions, academic bodies, and development partners, totaling approximately 50 stakeholders.
Scope of Application
The workshop addressed the management of hazardous substances in the production chain of plastic products and the handling of hazardous plastic waste to ensure environmental safety. It emphasized the implementation of international environmental agreements, specifically the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, relevant to chemical management and waste control in Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Ministry of Environment highlighted the National Environmental Sector Strategy 2023–2028, which focuses on cleanliness, greening, and sustainability. The strategy promotes campaigns and actions aimed at reducing plastic usage, preventing hazardous chemical pollution from plastic waste, and eliminating plastic pollution. Notable campaigns include “Today I Do Not Use Plastic Bags,” “Clean Cambodia, Khmer Can Do It,” and “Clean National Roads Without Trash and Plastic Waste.” The workshop aimed to enhance compliance effectiveness with international conventions concerning hazardous waste and chemical management.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The outcomes reinforce regulatory commitments to environmental safety, requiring businesses, especially those in plastic production and waste management sectors, to comply with international agreements and national environmental strategies. Enhanced enforcement and administrative coordination are implied for minimizing environmental risks posed by hazardous chemicals in plastics, contributing to public health protection and environmental sustainability.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment Facebook Post, March 4, 2026
