Definition(s)
Relevant Chemicals
“Relevant Chemicals” means transformation or reaction products that are produced during and after employment of the ballast water management system in the ballast water or in the receiving environment and that may be of concern to the ship’s safety, aquatic environment and/or human health.
Source: Resolution MEPC.169(57), revised Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9), 4 April 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance