The designated national authority (DNAs) to the Rotterdam Convention and other key stakeholders received hands-on training on the preparation of notifications of final regulatory action (FRA). Participants and invited experts from the European Union exchanged experience in chemicals and pesticides management at the national and commission level, and enhanced knowledge on risk assessment. The DNAs identified follow-up actions with regard to submission of notifications of FRA. The Secretariat, the DNAs and the EU experts discussed about technical assistance needs / opportunities and proposed future collaboration.