Article XVIIISignatureHomeConventionSignatureThis Convention shall be open for signature for all States before its entry into force.Article XVIIStatus of the AnnexesArticle XIXRatificationArticlesPreambleArticle I – General ObligationsArticle II – Definitions and CriteriaArticle III – DeclarationsArticle IV – Chemical WeaponsArticle V – Chemical Weapons Production FacilitiesArticle VI – Activities Not Prohibited Under this ConventionArticle VII – National Implementation MeasuresArticle VIII – The OrganizationArticle IX – Consultations, Cooperation and Fact‑FindingArticle X – Assistance and Protection Against Chemical WeaponsArticle XI – Economic and Technological DevelopmentArticle XII – Measures to Redress a Situation and to Ensure Compliance, including SanctionsArticle XIII – Relation to Other International AgreementsArticle XIV – Settlement of DisputesArticle XV – AmendmentsArticle XVI – Duration and WithdrawalArticle XVII – Status of the AnnexesArticle XVIII – SignatureArticle XIX – RatificationArticle XX – AccessionArticle XXI – Entry Into ForceArticle XXII – ReservationsArticle XXIII – DepositaryArticle XXIV – Authentic Texts