GHS

Egypt, 25th of January, 2007 The GHS: Overview Presentation

by Dr. Tarek eid

OUTLINE

Background• Objective and Mandate• Purpose and Scope• Principles of Harmonization• Benefits• Actors of the supply chain

Provisions of the GHS• Hazard classification• Hazard communication: Labels and Safety Data Sheets

GHS - Background

1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)

“Rio Earth Summit”, agreed in Agenda 21, Chapter 19, to develop Globally Harmonised Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication Systems (GHS) - by 2000 (original target date)

It is now Rio +14

GHS Objective of Agenda 21Chapter 19

A globally harmonized hazard classification and compatible labelling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available, if feasible, by the year 2000. - Paragraph 19.27

World Summit on Sustainable Development (2003)

The plan of Implementation includes:Encourage countries to implement the

new globally harmonized system for the classification and labelling of chemicals as soon as possible with a view to having the system fully operational by 2008. - Paragraph 23(c)

InternationalCourt ofJustice

SecurityCouncil

GeneralAssembly

Economic& SocialCouncil

TrusteeshipCouncil

UNSecretariat

IAEA UNEPUNITARWTO

WHOFAOILOUN ECE GHS & TDG

UN SCETDG

UN SCEGHS

United Nations

UN Responsibilities

UN SCE GHS

Industry

Governments

ClassificationCriteria

Phys-Chem.UN SCE TDG

ClassificationCriteria

EnvironmentOECD

ClassificationCriteriaHealthOECD

HazardCommunication

SDS’s/LabelsILO

Public Interest

GHS DevelopmentA series of working parties developed the GHS criteria• UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of

Dangerous Goods (UNSCETDG) (Physical hazard classification)

• OECD Chemical Group (Biological hazard classification)• ILO (Hazard communication)

Agreed proposals for:• classification of chemicals and mixtures• hazard communication systems – label elements, safety

data sheets (SDS)

GHS DevelopmentUnited Nations Economic and Social Council• Committee of Experts for the Transport of Dangerous

Goods and the GHS • Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous

Goods (UNSCETDG)

• Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS)

Proposals adopted by the UN Committee of Experts on the TDG and GHS in December 2002First edition of ‘Purple Book’ published July 2003Revised edition (Rev.1) published July 2005

Purpose of the GHS

To enhance the protection of human health and the environment by providing an internationally comprehensible system for hazard communication;To provide a recognized framework for countries without an existing system;To reduce the need for testing and evaluation of chemicals; andTo facilitate international trade in chemicals whose hazards have been properly assessed and identified on an international basis.

Scope of the GHS

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals:• Is a comprehensive tool that harmonizes chemical

hazard classification criteria and hazard communication tools (label elements, SDS)

• Covers all hazardous chemical substances, solutions and mixtures – some exceptions e.g. Pharmaceuticals, food additives at point of intake

• Classification is based on the hazardous properties of the substance (not risk based)

Hazard versus Risk

Hazard means the intrinsic property of a chemical substanceRisk means the probability of a hazard to occur and is expressed byRisk = Exposure times HazardExposure means human or environmental exposure

The Principles of Harmonization

Changes in all existing systems will be requiredThe level of protection should not be reduced as a result of harmonizationThe GHS does not include requirements or criteria for testing• Existing data can be used

GHS not intended to harmonise risk assessment procedures

The Principles of Harmonization

Application of elements of GHS may vary by product category or stage in life-cycle (‘building block’ approach)Target audiences include consumers, workers, transport workers and emergency respondersIn relation to hazard communication, confidential business information (CBI) should be protected

GHS will not be “Harmonised” at firstGHS will have optionality to facilitate countries with

existing systems to make the transition to GHSGHS provides common basis for classification for all

systemsGHS provides a single Hazard Communication

message for supply and transportDifferences will be seen in the hazard communication

GHS Implementation

GHS Optionality

Building Block ApproachClassification cut-off for mixturesCompetent Authority Options

The Building Block Approach1.1.3.1.1 Competent authorities will decide how to apply the various elements

of the GHS based on the needs of the competent authority and thetarget audience.

1.1.3.1.5.1 Countries are free to determine which of the building blocks will be applied in different parts of their systems. However, where a system covers something that is in the GHS, and implements the GHS, that coverage should be consistent.

1.1.3.1.5.2 Countries choosing not to cover all of the effects addressed by the GHS in each use setting.

1.1.3.1.5.3 The full range (of the harmonised elements of the GHS) does not have to be adopted

1.1.3.1.5.3 As long as the hazards covered by a sector or system are coveredconsistently with the GHS criteria and requirements, it will be considered appropriate implementation of the GHS

Benefits of Harmonization

Countries, international organizations, chemical producers and users of chemicals all benefit, from:• Enhanced protection of humans and environment• Facilitation of international trade in chemicals• Reduced need for testing and evaluation• Assisting countries and international organizations

in the sound management of chemicals• International training acitivities

Key Elements of the GHSThe GHS elements include:• Classification criteria

• Physicochemical• Health (acute and chronic)• Environmental• Mixtures covered also

• Hazard communication• Labels• Safety Data Sheets• Education and training

GHS Document (First Revised Edition, 2005)UN GHS Web Sitewww.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev01/01files_e.html

Part 1 Introduction and Hazard communication 5 ChaptersPart 2 Physical-Chemical Hazards Criteria 16 ChaptersPart 3 Health Hazards Criteria 10 ChaptersPart 4 Environmental Hazards Criteria 1 Chapter

Annex 1 Allocation of Labelling elementsAnnex 2 Classification & Labelling Summary TablesAnnex 3 Precautionary Statements and PictogrammesAnnex 4 Guidance on the preparation of SDSsAnnex 5 Consumer Product Risk Based LabellingAnnex 6 Comprehensibility Testing MethodologyAnnex 7 Labelling ExamplesAnnex 8 Classification ExampleAnnex 9 Guidance Document on the aquatic environmentAnnex 10 Guidance Document on metals

Import

Store

Producer

FormulatorRetailer

Export

User

Recycler

Waste

Transport

Actors in the Supply Chain

Life Cycle of Chemical

ProductionFormulationUse• Industrial use• Professional use• Consumer use

Service lifeRecoveryWaste disposal (landfill, incineration)

GHS Terminology (1)

Hazard Class: nature of physical, health, environmental hazardCategory: division of criteria within each hazard class Hazard Statement: is a wording associated to hazard class and category

GSH Terminology (2)

Symbol means graphical element to convey hazard informationPictogram means graphical composition of symbol plus other graphic elementsSignal word means level of severity: either „Danger“ or „Warning“Precautionary statement: means phrase or pictogram that describes recommended measures

GHS Terminology (3)

Label means appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information element concerning a hazardous product Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Data and Information sheet on chemical or mixture

GHS

Hazard Classification

What is a “substance”?Broad definition -

A pure chemical element or compoundA mixture of compounds (a formulated product) A mixture of compounds with the components specified in defined ranges (e.g., a product range) Certain manufactured articles with explosive properties

What is a hazardous substance?A substance that exceeds the regulatory threshold for one or more of the following properties:

ExplosivenessFlammabilityAbility to oxidiseCorrosiveness (metallic and biological)Toxicity (including chronic toxicity)Ecotoxicity (aquatic toxicity)Non hazardous substances do not fall under GHS !

Physical hazards in the GHS1. Explosives (Chap.2.1)2. Flammable gases (Chap.2.2)3. Flammable aerosols (Chap.2.3)4. Oxidizing gases (Chap.2.4)5. Gases under pressure (Chap.2.5)6. Flammable liquids (Chap.2.6)7. Flammable solids (Chap.2.7)8. Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Chap.2.8)9. Pyrophoric liquids (Chap.2.9)

Physical hazards in the GHS10 Pyrophoric solids (Chap.2.10)

11 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Chap. 2.11)

12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Chap.2.12)

13 Oxidizing liquids (Chap.2.13)

14 Oxidizing solids (Chap.2.14)

15 Organic peroxides (Chap.2.15)

16 Corrosive to metals (Chap.2.16

Insensitive articles/no

mass explosion

hazard

Insensitive substances/

mass explosion

hazard

No significant

hazard

Fire or minor

projection hazard

Projection hazard

Mass explosion

hazard

Thermally unstable or

very sensitive

Nature of Hazard

-May mass explode in

fire

Fire or projection

hazard

Explosive; fire, blast or projection

hazard

Explosive; severe

projection hazard

Explosive; mass

explosion hazard

Unstable explosive

Hazard Statement

-DangerWarningDangerDangerDangerDangerSignal word

PictogramUN TDG

Division 1.6

Division 1.5

Division 1.4

Division 1.3

Division 1.2

Division 1.1

Unstable Explosives

Physical Hazard Classification: ExplosivesHazard Communication:

Div1.1 Div 1.2 Div 1.3 Div 1.4 Div 1.5ExplosivesHazard Class Hazard Category

Div 1.6Flammable GasesFlammable AerosolsOxidising Gases

1 21 21

Pressurised GasesCompressed GasesLiquefied Gases

Dissolved GasesRefrigerated Liquefied Gases

1111

Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids

11

2 3 42

Self-reactive Substances Type AType BType CType DType EType FType GPyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solids Self-heating Substances Water Reactive Flammable Gases Oxidising Liquids Oxidising Solids Organic PeroxidesCorrosive to Metals

Type AType BType CType DType EType FType G

1

1 21

1 2 31 2 31 2 3

1

UnstableExplosives

Acute Toxicity, OralAcute Toxicity, DermalAcute Toxicity, Inhalation

Skin Corrosion/Irritation (DermalCorrosion = Eye Corrosion)

1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5

Hazard Class Hazard Category

Respiratory SensitisationSkin SensitisationGerm Cell MutagenicityCarcinogenicityReproductive Toxicity - FertilityReproductive Toxicity - DevelopmentTarget Organ ST – Single Dose

Eye Irritation

Target Organ ST – Repeat Dose

1A 1B 1C1(Corrosion) Irritation

2 3

1A 1B 21A 1B 21A 1B 21A 1B 2

11

1 2A 2B

Lactation

1 21 2

Health Hazards

GHS Human Health Effects

Aspiration hazard 1 2

3

Flammable liquidsFlammable liquids are liquids having a flash point of not more than 93 °C.

They are classified under one of the 4 categories of this class according to their:

Flash point; andInitial boiling point

Flammable liquidsCategory 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

• Flash point < 23 °C and initial boiling point ≤ 35 °C Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapour

• Flash point < 23 °C and initial boiling point > 35 °CCategory 3: Flammable liquid and vapour

• Flash point ≥ 23 °C and ≤ 60 °C Category 4: Combustible liquid

• Flash point > 60 °C and ≤ 93 °C

Flammable liquidsThe substance/mixture is a liquid

No Not classifiedDoes it have a flash point ≤ 93 °C?

YesCategory 4No symbolWarning

Does it have a flash point ≥ 23°C? YesCategory 3

Warning

Does it have a flash point >60°C? Yes

No

No

Cont’d

Flammable liquids

No

Does it have an initial boiling point > 35°C? Yes

Category 2

Danger

NoCategory 1

Danger

Health and environmental hazards

1 Acute toxicity (Chapter 3.1);2 Skin corrosion/irritation (Chapter 3.2);3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Chapter 3.3);4 Respiratory or skin sensitization (Chapter 3.4);5 Germ cell mutagenicity (Chapter 3.5);6 Carcinogenicity (Chapter 3.6);7 Reproductive toxicity (Chapter 3.7);8 Specific target organ systemic toxicity- single exposure (Chapter 3.8);9 Specific target organ systemic toxicity- repeated exposure (Chapter 3.9)10 Aspiration hazard (Chapter 3.10);11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Chapter 4.1)

Acute toxicity: decision logic (1)

Yes

Cont’d

Substance: Are there data and/or information to evaluate acute toxicity? No Classification

not possible

Yes

According to the criteria, does the substance have an: • Oral LD50 ≤ 5 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Dermal LD50 ≤ 50 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Inhalation (gas) LC50 ≤ 100 ppm, or• Inhalation (vapour) LC50 ≤ 0.5 mg/l, or• Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 ≤ 0.05 mg/l?

No

Category 1

Danger

According to the criteria, does the substance have an:• Oral LD50 >5 but < 50 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Dermal LD50 >50 but < 200 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Inhalation (gas) LC50 >100 but < 500 ppm, or• Inhalation (vapour) LC50 > 0.5 but < 2.0 mg/l, or• Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >0.05 but ≤ 0.5 mg/l?

Category 2

Danger

Yes

No

Acute toxicity: decision logic (2)

No

No

According to the criteria, does substance have an: · Oral LD50 >50 but < 300 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 > 200 but < 1000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas) LC50 >500 but < 2500 ppm, or· Inhalation (vapour) LC50 >2 but < 10.0 mg/l, or· Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >0.5 but < 1.0 mg/l?

Yes

No

Category 3

Danger

According to the criteria, does the substance have an:· Oral LD50 >300 but < 2000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 >1000 but < 2000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas) LC50 >2500 but < 5000 ppm, or· Inhalation (vapour) LC50 >10 but < 20 mg/l, or· Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >1 but < 5 mg/l?

Yes

Category 4

Warning

Cont’d

Acute toxicity: decision logic (3)

According to the criteria, does the substance have an:· Oral LD50 >2000 but < 5000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 >2000 but < 5000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas, vapour and/or dust/mist) LC50 in the equivalent range of the oral and dermal LD50 (i.e., 2000-5000 mg/kg bodyweight)

No

No

Yes

Category 5

Warning

· Is there reliable information available indicating significant toxicity effects in humans?; or

· Was any mortality observed when tested up to Category 4 values by the oral, inhalation or dermal routes?; or

· Is there expert judgement that confirms significant clinical signs of toxicity, when tested up to Category 4 values, except for diarrhea, piloerection or an ungroomed appearance?; or

· Is there expert judgement that confirms reliable information indicating the potential for significant acute effects from other animals?

Yes

Classify in Category 5 (Warning)

if assignment to a more

hazardous class is not warranted

No Not classified

Carcinogenicity: decision logic

Not classified

Does the substance have carcinogenicity data? NoClassification not possible

Yes

According to the criteria, is the substance :• known to have carcinogenic potential for humans, or• presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans?

Application of the criteria needs expert judgment in a strength and weight of evidence approach.

Yes

No

Category 1

Danger

According to the criteria, is the substance a suspected human carcinogen?Application of the criteria needs expert judgment in a strengthand weight of evidence approach.

No

Yes

Category 2

Warning

Classification criteria for mixturesMixture:Mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances in which they do not react

Classification based on the criteria for substances

Consider the classification of any impurities, additives or individual constituents of a substance which have been identified, if they exceed the cut-off value/concentration limit for a given hazard class

Tier approach to classification

Generally use test data for mixture when availableIf not, use bridging principles, if applicableIf not, estimate hazards based on the known ingredient informationIt is assumed that mixtures will be tested for physical hazards - same criteria as for substancesFor health and environmental hazards, use additivity formula or cut-off concentrations

Bridging

Provides for the situation in which the mixture has not been tested, but a similar mixture has been tested. ‘Similar’ can be defined in terms of:• Dilution• Batching• Concentration of Chronic I or Acute I components• Interpolation• Substantially similar mixtures

Carcinogenicity: decision logicClassification based on individual ingredients of the mixtureDoes the mixture contain one or more ingredients classified as a Category 1 carcinogen at:• ≥ 0.1%?

No

Yes

Yes

Does the mixture contain one or more ingredients classified as a Category 2 carcinogen at• ≥ 0.1%?• ≥ 1.0%?

No

Not classified

Category 1

Danger

Category 2

Warning

Cont’d

GHS

Hazard CommunicationLabels

Consumers Labels

Workers Labels, Safety Data Sheets(includes pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food additives, pesticides)

Transport Labels, placards, documentation

Emergency Responders Labels, placards

Target Audiences

Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements

Hazard pictogramsSignal wordsHazard statementsPrecautionary statementsProduct identifierSupplier identifierChemical identity

!

GHS Pictograms

4

4 4 5.1

Transport Pictograms

Harmonised Labelling Elements

Hazard Class Acute Toxicity Oral

Hazard Category 1

Pictograms or

Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statement Fatal if swallowed

Pictogram

Frame

Colour

Symbol

Relationship to Dangerous Goods (International)

Dangerous goods refers to goods regulated by the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations –UN “Orange Book”• Does not cover some toxic, ecotoxic and flammable

categories covered by GHS• Covers radioactive and infectious substances that are

excluded from GHS• Covers some manufactured articles excluded from GHS• Focus on transport versus GHS whole lifecycle

Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements

Pictograms• GHS

• UNRTDG

Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements

Two signal words• Danger (for more severe hazard categories)• Warning (for less severe hazard categories)

Definition:word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label.

Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements

Hazard statements• Phrase assigned to hazard class and

category• Provides information about the hazard

• Fatal if inhaled (for Acute toxicity: Inhalation –Category 1)

• Extremely flammable liquid and vapour (for Flammable Liquids - Category 1)

Hazard Communication – Label Elements

Precautionary statements• Statements that relate to:

• Prevention• Emergency Response• Storage• Disposal

• Measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects (e.g. Wear protective gloves)

• Generally up to 3 statements for each of these per hazard category

Product Identifier and Chemical Identities(i) A product identifier has to be used on a label which

should match the product identifier used on the SDS.Where a substance or mixture is covered by the UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the UN proper shipping name should also be used;

(ii) For a substance, the label should include the chemical identity of the substance.For mixtures or alloys, the label should include the chemical identities of all ingredients or alloying elements that contribute to acute toxicity, skin corrosion or serious eye damage, germ cell mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, skin or respiratory sensitisation, or Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (TOST), when these hazards appear on the label.

Dispose of contents/container to...(P501)

Store locked up. (P405)

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call the POISON CENTRE (0800 POISON) (P301+P310)Rinse mouth (P330)Specific treatment is urgent (see …. <reference to supplemental first aid instruction>…. on this label)(P320)

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (P270)Wash hands thoroughly after handling. (P264)Keep out of reach of children

DisposalStorageResponsePrevention

Precautionary Statements

Toxic if swallowed (H301)Danger3

Hazard Statement Signal WordHazard Category

Symbol Skull and crossbones

ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL

GHS rules of precedence

If the skull and crossbones applies, the exclamation mark should not appear;If the corrosive symbol applies, the exclamation mark should not appear where it is used for skin or eye irritation;If the health hazard symbol appears for respiratory sensitization, the exclamation mark should not appear where it is used for skin sensitisation or for skin or eye irritation;

GHS rules of precedence

If the signal word “Danger” applies, the signal word “Warning” should not appear;If several precautionary statements are required that convey the same information, a selection of the most stringent of these statements may be used on labels. It must be ensured, however, that precautionary information is not lost by the use of fewer statements.

GHS rules of precedence

Where a Transport pictogram appears a GHS pictogram for the same hazard should not appearA transport pictogram can be used in the workplace instead of a GHS pictogram but the reverse cannot applyTransport pictograms must be used for transport

Labelling according to GHS: Example of arrangement of label elements

CODE PRODUCT NAME

COMPANY NAME Danger

Keep out of the reach of children. Read label before use.

Street Address City, State, Postal Code, Country Phone Number Emergency Phone Number

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver and kidney damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.

UN Number Proper shipping

name

Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame-No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breath fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection [as specified….] Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

IN CASE OF FIRE use [as specified] for extinction

FIRST AID IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

[Universal Product Code (UPC)]

Fill weight: XXXX Lot Number: XXXX Gross weight: XXXX Fill Date: XXXX Expiration Date: XXXX

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Additional examples of arrangements of the GHS labels may be found in Annex 7 of the GHS

GHS

Hazard CommunicationSafety Data Sheets (SDS)

Safety Data Sheets (1): Provide comprehensive information of a substance/mixture, particularly for use in workplaceAre product relatedThe information provided enables the employer:- To develop worker protection measures

specific to the workplace;- To consider measures to protect the

environment

Safety Data Sheets (2):SDS should be provided for:- all substances/mixtures meeting GHS harmonized

criteria for physical, health and environmental hazards

- mixtures containing substances meeting criteria for carcinogenicity, toxicity for reproduction or specific target organ systemic toxicity, in concentration exceeding cut-off values

- other substances/mixtures not meeting the criteria for classification as hazardous but containing hazardous substances in certain concentrations, if required by the competent authority.

1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification3. Composition/information on

ingredients4. First-aid measures5. Fire-fighting measures6. Accidental release measures7. Handling and storage8. Exposure controls/personal

protection

9. Physical and chemical properties10. Stability and reactivity11. Toxicological information12. Ecological information13. Disposal considerations14. Transport information15. Regulatory information16. Other information.

Safety Data Sheet: FormatInformation should be presented as follows:

Confidential Business Information (CBI)GHS 1.4.8.3 statesProtection of CBI should be consistent with the following generalprinciples:(a) For information otherwise required on labels or safety data

sheets, CBI claims should be limited to the names ofchemicals, and their concentrations in mixtures. All other information should be disclosed on the label and/or safety data sheet, as required;

(b) Where CBI has been withheld, the label or chemical safety data sheet should so indicate;

(c) CBI should be disclosed to the competent authority uponrequest. The competent authority should protect the confidentiality of the information in accordance with applicable law and practice;

International Implementation

Implementation internationally aimed for 2008• World Summit on Sustainable Development

First reversion of the GHS released in August 2005• SDS guidance (16 header format) – new appendix• New precautionary statements• Some new and some revised classification criteria• Editorial amendments

Codification of hazard and precautionary statements presented to July 2006 GHS meeting

Implementation Issues

Alignment of hazard classification systems with the GHSAlignment of TDG and GHS systems (underway)Labelling• Consistent approach• Need for guidance at international level• Consumer products

GHS – Issues with implementation

Differences in the results of classification – labellingNo list of agreed classifications of chemicals, however classifications exist, e.g. in the EU, in New ZealandGHS Building Block approach and its application vs. international harmonization for each sector

Important GHS Websites (1)UN ECE GHS 1st Revision• http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_r

ev01/01files_e.htmlUN ECE Transport of Dangerous Goods• http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm

UNITAR/ILO Capacity Training Programme• http://www.unitar.org/cwg

New Zealand ERMA• http://www.ermanz.govt.nz

European Chemicals Bureau: Classification and Labelling• http://ecb.jrc.it

Important GHS Websites (2)

OECD Classification and Labelling• http://www.oecd.org/department/0,2688,en_2649_

34371_1_1_1_1_1,00.htmlILO Classification and Labelling• http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safewo

rk/chemsfty/ghs.htmWSSD Global Partnership for Capacity Building to Implement GHS• http://www.unitar.org/cwg/ghs_partnership/index.h

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