A training on controlling Ozone Depletion Substances was conducted for customs officials in Paro. The three-day training was to educate and familiarise the officials on their roles as enforcement agencies in controlling the imports and exports of ODS-containing products.
Around 30 customs officials attended the training on how they can play a major part. Bhutan had completely phased out Chlorofluorocarbons, an Ozone depleting Substance in 2010.
Products containing Chlorofluorocarbons are completely banned in the country while those containing Hydro chlorofluorocarbons are regulated.
The training was organised by the Department of Revenue and Customs under the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the National Environment Commission and the Regional office of the United Nations Environment Programme.
