Consideration should also be given to applying the polluter-pays principle to chemical accidents (OECD, 1989). Similarly, provision should be made to co-operate with neighbouring countries in the case of chemical accidents that may have cross-border implications, and policies should be developed for the provision of information and participation of the public in decision making. Again, policies of OECD countries could serve as useful references (OECD, 1988a, 1988b).