Akio

I, Akio Tateya residing in Japan, a Member of  MBTOC declare as follows:

1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2. I am technical adviser at Japan Fumigation Technology Association which does not pay to me.  My responsibilities include collection of the information on the use of methyl bromide and consideration on alternatives to methyl bromide for the use of soil disinfestation and of plant quarantine.
3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines.  I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4. My interests do not include followings:
   • Financial interests:
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions:
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is from my personal contribution.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guide lines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines. 
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TOC body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Akio Tateya
Date:  February 26．2021