What is the purpose of site audits under the Chemical Control Order (CCO)?

• A. To verify compliance with licensing, storage, record-keeping, and safety requirements and to identify deficiencies.
• B. To evaluate market demand for regulated chemicals.
• C. To audit financial statements related to chemical purchases.
• D. To assess staff performance unrelated to compliance.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that site audits under the Chemical Control Order are about ensuring proper compliance and safety. Inspectors check that the facility handling regulated chemicals has the correct licenses, stores chemicals safely and according to rules, maintains accurate records, and follows safety practices. The goal is to verify everything is being done as required and to identify any deficiencies so they can be corrected to prevent safety risks or regulatory breaches. These audits are not about market demand, financial statements, or staff performance unrelated to compliance, which lie outside the scope of a regulatory audit.