The Steering Committee of the National Authority serves as the primary advisory and decision-making body guiding the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in Sri Lanka. Comprising representatives from key government ministries, regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and technical experts, the committee provides strategic direction, formulates policies, and oversees activities to ensure full national compliance with CWC obligations. It also facilitates inter-agency coordination, addresses emerging chemical safety and security challenges, and supports the effective functioning of the National Authority as the national focal point.
The following organizations are officially represented on the Steering Committee
| Institute | Name of the Member |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Ms. Dayani Mendis Director General / United Nations and Human Rights |
| Sri Lanka Customs |
Mr. S. P. Arukgoda Additional Director General of Customs (Revenue and Services) |
| Department of Import & Export Control |
Mr. S. A. Senanayake Deputy Controller |
| Government Analyst’s Department |
Mrs. P. S. K. Rajapakse Government Analyst |
| Office of the Registrar of Pesticides |
Dr. (Mrs.) J. P. Marasinghe Registrar of Pesticides |
| Central Environmental Authority |
Mr. T. D. A. Gamage Actg. Director (Hazardous Waste & Chemical Management Unit) |
| Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) |
Dr. H. P. P. S. Somasiri Additional Director General – Technical Services |
| University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
Dr. Mahesh Karunarathne Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| Neochem International (Pvt) Ltd. |
Mr. Deepal De Alwis General Manager – Corporate Affairs & Operations, Neochem Group of Companies |
