This project is part of the Sound Management of Chemicals (SMOC) Program of the CEC, and gives priority to the management of substances of mutual interest that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Part of the SMOC’s work to date has focused on supporting Mexico to create capacity and have a common level of information on specific issues (mercury, inventory of chemicals, and environmental monitoring) to be able to implement sound management strategies. In 2013-2014, the CEC will assess accomplishments from past activities on environmental monitoring and assessment, the Mexican Chemicals Inventory, and mercury in Mexico, in order to develop policy recommendations to improve the sound management of chemicals in Mexico.