Verification under the Chemical Weapons Convention : On-site Inspection in Chemical Industry Facilities

This volume is the first comprehensive analysis of a number of on-site test inspections which have been conducted in the chemical industry. These inspections were conducted in order to design and test the verification mechanisms for the new International Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Conclusions are drawn from these experiences about the manner in which such inspections could be conducted in future. Problems encountered in the inspection process are described and suggestions are made as to how the verification system of the CWC might be finalized so as to function most efficiently. Information is also presented on how such inspections will be conducted, what their limits will be, and how the concerns of the chemical industry can be addressed.