Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is accurate: OPCW monitors the chemical industry and works to ensure that chemicals and equipment are not diverted for chemical weapons production. Statement 3 is correct: OPCW provides technical assistance and protection to State Parties against chemical weapons threats, including assistance with verification and investigation. Statement 1 is incorrect: OPCW is not an organization of the European Union. It is an independent intergovernmental organization established by the Chemical Weapons Convention in 1997, with member states from around the world (not just EU members). While OPCW maintains working relationships with various international organizations, it is not part of the EU structure. > OPCW = Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog (Not EU-based). Answer: b.