× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Decision XVI/16: Laboratory and analytical uses Document type Decision Reference number XVI/16 Date Nov 22, 2004 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Waste & hazardous substances, Air & atmosphere Treaty Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Sep 16, 1987) Meeting Website ozone.unep.org Abstract The Sixteenth Meeting of the Parties decided in Dec. XVI/16: Recalling decision IX/17 on essential-use exemptions for laboratory and analytical uses of ozone-depleting substances, Noting the report of the Implementation Committee requesting guidance from the Parties on the use of bromochloromethane for laboratory and analytical uses, Considering that decision XV/8 requests the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel to report annually on the development and availability of laboratory and analytical procedures that can be performed without using controlled substances in Annexes A, B and C, groups II and III, of the Protocol, To include in the global laboratory and analytical use exemption under the conditions set out in annex II of the report of the Sixth Meeting of the Parties substances in Annex C, groups II and III, of the Protocol, To apply the conditions set out in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of decision X/19 to paragraph 1 of the present decision.