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The National Authority has introduced a user registration scheme for entities handling Scheduled Chemicals. Any company or trader engaged in the production, processing, consumption, local transfer or distribution, import, or export of chemicals controlled under the Chemical Weapons Convention must register with the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Each registration is valid only for a period of two years, after which the company is required to apply for renewal.

To assist in obtaining permits for importers/exporters of Scheduled Chemicals, National Authority issue necessary recommendations to the Import and Export Control Department for the import/export of scheduled chemicals. Prior recommendation from National Authority is required to obtain permits form import and export controller.

National Authority provides technical assistance to first responder groups, government entities and industries to mitigate chemical hazards and during chemical accidents/incidents.

The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention(NACWC) serves as the national focal point of Sri Lanka, coordinating all activities related to the CWC. It liaises with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), government agencies, and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance with CWC obligations, regulate the handling of scheduled chemicals, facilitate licensing and reporting, conduct inspections, and promote awareness to prevent the misuse of toxic chemicals while supporting their safe and peaceful application.

As mandated by the CWC Act No.58 of 2007, the National Authority conducts safety and security inspections at industries handling schedule chemicals and their precursors. These inspections aim to verify compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and national legislation, ensure that chemicals are used solely for peaceful purposes, and assess the adequacy of safety measures and security protocols in place.The process involves reviewing storage facilities, handling practices, record-keeping, and emergency preparedness, while also providing guidance to improve chemical safety standards. Through these inspections, the National Authority strengthens national chemical security, mitigates risks of accidental releases, and prevents the potential diversion or misuse of dual-use chemicals.