Welcome to National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention
Welcome to web site of the National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Conventions in Sri Lanka (NACWC), under the State Ministry of Difence. NACWC provides a quality and efficient services to its clients mainly for industrialists and chemical importers/exporters. You can browse through the website periodically to know about our future plans, online applications for import/export chemicals, valuable information to enhance chemical security, safety and health factor in your premises and useful web links related to chemical weapons convention. For now, I invite you to our website for an interesting and educative journey.
News & Events
Latest Updates 
- Air Vice Marshal Shehan Wijayanayake appointed as Director of NACWC 2025-01-03
- OPCW Mentorship Programme in collaboration with Malaysia's National Authority 2024-10-25
- 22nd Regional Meeting of National Authorities of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in Asia 2024-06-06
- NACWC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE SECOND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR FIRE FIGHTERS ON CHEMICAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2023-12-29
- National Chemical Emergency Exercise Kicks Off with Successful Inaugural Meeting 2023-12-15
Successful Completion of 3rd Firefighting Capacity Building Programme on Chemical Emergency Response
The National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, successfully concluded its 3rd Capacity Building Programme on Chemical Emergency Management for firefighting personnel. Held from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the Fire and Rescue Training School in Wellawatta, the programme brought together 85 dedicated firefighters for an intensive three-day training session. The initiative focused on equipping frontline emergency responders with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in areas such as chemical agent detection, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and decontamination procedures. This specialized training programme is part of NACWC’s broader mission to enhance national readiness and ensure a rapid, coordinated response to chemical-related emergencies. By building the capacity of local firefighting units, NACWC is reinforcing Sri Lanka’s commitment to chemical safety and security. The Authority extends its sincere appreciation to all participating firefighters for their dedication and professionalism. Their active engagement underscores the importance of continuous training and collaboration in safeguarding communities from chemical threats. Stay tuned for more updates on NACWC’s national initiatives in chemical safety and emergency preparedness.
NACWC Conducts Awareness Program on Safe Handling of Household Chemicals at Ministry of Defence
The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) conducted a one-day awareness program on the Safe Handling of Household Chemicals and Chemical Safety and Security on Thursday (June 12) at the Nandimitra Conference Hall, Ministry of Defence. Eighty personnel representing various departments of the Ministry participated in the session, which aimed to strengthen awareness on chemical safety, especially in domestic and institutional settings, and to promote best practices in chemical security. The program was delivered in two segments. The first focused on the safe use of household chemicals, where participants were briefed on the risks associated with commonly used substances such as cleaning agents and disinfectants. Topics included proper labeling, storage, use of personal protective equipment and environmental precautions. The second part addressed chemical security within the Ministry premises. Emphasis was placed on preventing the misuse of chemicals, particularly in high-security environments. Participants were guided on implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining chemical inventories, and being vigilant about suspicious activity. Real-world case studies were used to highlight lessons learned and practical safeguards. The session concluded with a lively question-and-answer forum, where participants engaged with NACWC experts on topics including hazard communication, incident response and policy measures for chemical safety. The initiative reflects NACWC’s ongoing commitment to promoting chemical safety and fulfilling Sri Lanka’s obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Similar training programs are planned across other government sectors to foster a culture of chemical safety and security.
Training Programmes
Successfully Conducted Capacity building Program for Fire Fighting Personnel on Chemical Emergency Management on 24th-26th May 2023
Capacity Building Program for Fire Fighting Personnel in western province on Chemical Emergency Management Organized by the National Authority for the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention...
Capacity building Program for Fire Fighting Personnel on Chemical Emergency Management to be held on 24th-26th May 2023
Sri Lanka Fire Service Department is the most responsible responding agency for responding to chemical emergencies in the country. The success of chemical emergency response activities highly depend...
Lecture assistance for SLE CBRN first responders basic course
Lecture assistance was given by the NACWC Staff for the CBRN basic training programme conducted by 14th Engineers regiment at Army Camp Mattegoda on 17 May 23. Sixty five (65) trainees including Offic...
Awareness Programme for Scheduled Chemical Users
As a regulatory body, NACWC believes that enhancing the awareness of the regulatory frame-work to the scheduled chemical users is more beneficial during service providing more efficiently and effectiv...