Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Confirmatory Laboratory, Containment, Disposal, and Related Facilities. - The ATC shall support initiatives from and foster collaborations among government agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders towards the establishments or designation of confirmatory laboratories, containment, decontamination, destruction, and disposal facilities, with the end in view of allowing in-country analysis and scientific assessment if samples and other materials, rapid incident response, and ensuring full implementation of the objectives of this Act and the Convention.

Initiatives shall refer to capacity-building efforts in accordance with international standards, including securing and maintaining proper accreditation, passing the required series of proficiency testing, setting up the necessary competencies, and providing funding support for laboratory equipment and related facilities and maintenance, antidote stock, researches, personnel retention, and other development activities.