GHS implementation (and GHS-like implementation) in the “rest of Asia”

September, 30, 2014; Washington, DC

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Dr. Piyatida Pukclai

Agenda

Thailand: Hazardous Substance Act

Malaysia: Occupational Health and Safety Act, CLASS and EHSNR

Philippines: Department Administrative Order No. 29; Department Order No. 136-14

Indonesia: Regulation Ministry of Industry No.23/M-IND/PER/4/2013

Singapore: Work Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, SS 586

Vietnam: Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP; Circular No. 28/2010/TT-BCT; Circular No.

04/2012/TT-BCT

Activities on ASEAN level

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Japan: Implementation complete

Taiwan: Implementation complete

Vietnam: Implementation complete GHS will be mandatory for mixtures as of March 30, 2016

New Zealand: Implementation complete

South Korea: Implementation completeChina: Implementation complete

Thailand: Implementation complete

GHS will be mandatory for mixtures as of March 13, 2017

Singapore: Implementation complete

GHS will be mandatory for mixtures as of July 1, 2016

Indonesia: Implementation completeGHS will be mandatory for mixtures as of December 31, 2016

Thailand GHS

Thailand Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535

Issued first in the year B.E. 2535 (1992) revised twice in B.E. 2544 (2001) and B.E. 2551 (2008)

Issued under the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry

Due to the diverse characteristics and usage of the substances, enforcement is split over 6 agencies:

Department of Agriculture (DOA)

Department of Fisheries (DOF)

Department of Livestock Development (DLD)

Food and Drug Administration (Ministry of Public Health)

Department of Industrial Works (DIW)

Department of Energy Business (DOEB)4

Classification of Hazardous Substances

For the link of the Notification of Ministry of Industry “List of Hazardous Substance” B.E.

2556 (2013) go to: http://eis.diw.go.th/haz/pdf/announce56.pdf

The Hazardous Substance Act B.E.2535 (1992)

Class 1 Hazardous substance

Class 2*Hazardous substance

Class 3*Hazardous substance

Class 4 Hazardous substance

• Notifying of the

Volume and product

information;

• Producer, Importer,

Exporter and Possessor

• Product Registration

• Notifying of

manufacturing,

import, export or

possession for professional use

• Product Registration

• Licensing (Permit)

for manufacturing,

import, export and

possession for professional use

• Totally Banned

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All producers, importers, carriers and persons in possession of listed HS must check the

status of chemicals with the “Hazardous Substance Control Bureau of DIW”

For Type 2 and 3, applicant shall;

Check status of substance via online system and discuss with DIW authorities

Submission of application and related documents: 100% composition, MSDS, etc.

Checking of application and its dossiers by DIW officers

Evaluation process

Approval from the authorized officer

Issuance of registration certificate

For the official DIW guideline go to: http://eis.diw.go.th/haz/hazard/Libary/hazcert.htm

Registration procedure

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In March 13 2012 GHS Notification rule was gazette following the 3rd revision of UN

GHS, with a transition period of one year for substances and five years for mixtures

Some differences in terms of implemented hazard categories and classes

Transitional period;

For substances mandatory from March 13, 2013

For mixtures mandatory from March 13, 2017

THAILAND: GHS Status

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Classification:

1. Physical hazard which is classified into 16 classes

2. Health hazard which is classified into 10 classes

3. Environmental hazard which is classified into 2 classes

Labelling:

The basic elements on labels required in Thailand (B.E. 2555 Annex, Table 1) are to be

consistent with the 3rd revised edition of the UN GHS

SDS:

English or Thai (follow the government form)

Hazard Classification and Communication System of Hazardous Substances B.E. 2555

(2012): https://cdn.chemlinked.com/file/Notification_Thailand%20GHS.pdf

THAILAND: GHS Status

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Malaysia GHS

Department of Health and Safety (DOHS)

Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labeling and Safety Data Sheet for Hazardous

Chemicals) Regulation 2013 ["CLASS"]

To replaces the CPL-Regulation of Hazardous Substances1997

Adopts 3rd revision of UN-GHS

Additionally, EHS Notification and Registration scheme (EHSNR) by DOE (Dep. Of Environment)

GHS National Coordinating Committee (NCCGHS)

Industrial Workplace

(DOSH)

Consumer Products

(MDTCC)

GHS Technical Working Group (TWGGHS)

Transport

(MOT)

Pesticides

(PB)

Malaysia GHS

Certain chemicals are exempt from the requirements of the regulation, including:

1. Radioactive materials

2. Scheduled waste

3. Cosmetics and drugs

4. Chemicals for the use of scientific research and development

5. Manufactured items not in the form of fluid or particle

6. Pesticides and chemicals in transit prior to export

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CLASS Regulation

Gazetted on 11th October 2013

Take effect on 12th October 2013

Regulate the supply of hazardous chemicals for use at workplace

Prescribe requirements for classification, packaging, labelling, SDS and inventory

Introduce Principal supplier and subsidiary supplier

Introduce duty of importer and manufacturer to submit inventory

Submit an ONLINE inventory to DOSH

http://www.lawbc.com/share/chemcon2014/Conference%20Handouts/3%20April%202014/Se

ssion%208_topic%202.pdf

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Partially harmonized with the GHS’s 3rd revised edition and includes provisions on

• Hazardous chemicals classification (part II);

• Packaging (part III);

• Labeling (part IV);

• Safety data sheet (SDS) compilation (part V)

• Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (part VI);

• Confidential business information (part VII)

CLASS Regulation

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CLASS Regulation

Draft “Industry Code of Practice (ICOP)” is available

The SDS shall be prepared in both the Malay and English languages

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2013 2014 2015 2016

Oct 11th 2013 April 16th 2014 April 17th 2015 March 31st 2016

CLASS 2013 gazetted ICOP 2014 gazetted Full compliance of CLASS 2013

First inventory submission

1 year transition

The Department of Environment (DOE) is embarking on the Environmentally Hazardous

Substances (EHS) Notification and Registration (N&R) Scheme

The objective of the EHS N&R Scheme is to collect information from industry about the EHS

that are imported and manufactured in Malaysia

The data collected will be useful for risk assessment and management of EHS in the future

EHS is defined as ‘substance that is included in the EHS reference list, or if not in the list, must

be assigned a hazard category under the GHS classification scheme, as implemented by the

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia’

The EHS reference list is based on the Annex VI to the EU Regulation 1272/2008 on

classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

Environmentally Hazardous Subst. (EHSNR)

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Covers all substances not covered by other notification/registration schemes in Malaysia and

present on the EHS fulfilling the criteria for classification as hazardous according to GHS, or

until GHS is fully implemented, the classification according to the current classification

requirements for chemicals in Malaysia

Substances included in EHSNR:

EHSNR: under the Scheme

1. Petrochemicals including plastic & resins

2. Chemicals in fertilizers

3. Soaps and detergents

4. Organic chemicals

5. Oleo-chemicals

6. Industrial gases

7. Paints and paint products

8. Basic industrial chemicals

9. Rubber industry chemicals

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The Notification of EHS to DOE by chemical industries shall be done in 2 stages:

Basic Notification: must first be made by all manufacturers & importers

Detailed Notification: A follow-up detailed notification is also required, if the EHS is not

the EHS Reference List

The notification and registration shall be done on-line through the DOE’s official website at

www.doe.gov.my

The Notification Process

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Difference between Basic and Detail Notification

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Basic Notification Detailed Notification

1. Substance Identification

(CAS No., chemical name, EC No.)

2. Annual tonnage in metric tons

3. Use of the substance

4. Concentration interval of substance in

raw materials or finished products

(maximum & minimum concentration)

5. Country of export

1. Information required in the basic

notification

2. EHS identification (molecular formula,

molecular structure, molecular weight)

3. Physico-chemical properties

4. Physical hazards

5. Health Hazards

6. Environmental Hazards

7. Overall GHS classification

Proposed Road Map for EHSNR Scheme

Establishing EHS Register (voluntary)

Activities - Awareness/ Outreach

- Develop skill in Risk Assessment

- Assessment

Baseline data collected

- Evaluate & analyze risk assessment

- Identify the needs

Proposed regulation on

controlling EHS

Decision

- Advocacy

- Enforcement

https://www.e-ehs.doe.gov.my/files/GUIDANCE_FOR_THE_INDUSTRY_3_final.pdf

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Summary

MALAYSIA

CLASS-Regulation was published in October 2013 implementing GHS and a chemical

inventory

Environmentally hazardous substances should be notified within EHSNR (voluntary at the

moment) (excluding pesticides…)

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The 8 agencies which signed the GHS JAO are the following:

1. DTI (thru BOI, BPS, and PEZA)

2. DENR (thru EMB) for industrial chemicals

3. DA (thru FPA) for agriculture

4. DOLE (thru OSHC and BWC) for industrial workplace

5. DOTC for transport

6. DOH (thru FDA) for household hazardous chemicals and consumer chemicals

7. DILG (thru Bureau of Fire Protection),

8. DOF (thru Bureau Of Customs)

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Philippines GHS

A joint ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (DAO) No. 01 Series of 2009 mandates the revision of

rules and regulations (IRRs) of existing laws of GHS implementation, became effective on

15 July 2009

DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 29: Implementing Rules and Regulation

of RA 6969

DAO 29: known as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 6969

Regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use

and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk and/or injury

to health or the environment http://www.emb.gov.ph/portal/Portals/40/Guidance%20Manual.pdf

Various Provisions of the implementing rules and regulations (DAO 29)

Title I. General Provisions & Administrative Procedures

Title II. Toxic Chemical Substances

Title III. Hazardous Wastes

Title IV. Common Provisions

Title V. Prohibited Acts & Penalties

Title VI. Final Provisions

Department of Environment and Natural Resource (DENR); for industrial chemicals

Regulation: Department Administrative Order No. 29 (AKA the Implementing Rules and Regulations of

Republic Act 6969). In this regulation, there are many titles provides for information.

Title 1: general provisions & administrative procedures

Title 2: toxic chemical substances; provides for the evaluation of those chemicals already in use which,

by virtue of occurance, use, or toxicity, may present human health & environment concerns.

Existing chemical:

- PICCS: Philippines Inventory of Chemical & Chemical Substances

1. CCO; limit, regulates and bans the use of chemical substances determined to pose unreason

able risk to public health and environment

2. PCL; list of required documents

- SQI: small quantity importation

New chemical: all new chemicals which are not included in the inventory list (PICCS) must undergo

to PMPIN before manufacture/ importation

- PMPIN: Pre Manufacture & Pre Importation Notification

Title 3: hazardous wastes

Title 4: common provisions

Title 5:prohibited acts & penalties

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Small Quantity Importation (SQI)

Pre-Manufacturing and Pre-Importation

Notification (PMPIN)*

Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and

Chemical Substances (PICCS)

Chemical Control Order (CCO)

Priority Chemical List (PCL)

Title II. Toxic Chemical Substances

* All new chemicals (chemicals not included in the PICCS) must undergo PMPIN before

manufacture or importation

(Existing Chemicals)

(New Chemicals)

The Philippines: Status of GHS by DENR - EMB

DENR – EMB

An important component of DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER is the provision for a transition

period as follows:

Transition period

Effective date DAO shall take effect on:

3 years of transition period after the

effectiveness of the Order

• CCO(“Chemical Control Order”) Chemicals

• PCL(“Chemical Control Order”) Chemicals

2 years after the aforesaid transition period High Volume Toxic Chemicals

1 year after the aforesaid two periods Toxic Chemicals under the International Air

Transport Association (IATA) & International

Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) lists of dangerous goods

On the seventh year and thereafter Mixtures

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In March 2014, the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) published the

“Guidelines for the Implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in Chemical Safety

Program in the Workplace” (Department Order No. 136-14)

The Order applies to all workplaces that manufacture, use and store industrial chemicals, and

requires GHS classification and labeling of industrial chemicals used in the workplace, including

the provision of GHS SDSs. Workplaces have one year to comply, i.e. by mid-March 2015.

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Philippines GHS

Philippines GHS

SDS

SDS and labels submitted shall be initially screened by Chemical Management staff and

reviewed and verified by the GHS Review Committee

It shall have 16 sections containing the following minimum information:

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1. Identification of the substance or mixture

and of the supplier

2. Hazards identification

3. Composition/information on ingredients

4. First aid measures

5. Firefighting measures

6. Accidental release measures

7. Handling and storage

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9. Physical and chemical properties

10. Stability and reactivity

11. Toxicological information

12. Ecological information

13. Disposal considerations

14. Transport information

15. Regulatory information

16. Other information including information

on preparation and revision of the SDS

Philippines GHS

Labeling

The labels elements are consistent with UN GHS.

The labels for containers of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures must clearly indicate

the ingredients unless covered by the CBI agreement

Labeling or Re-labeling Requirements:

Product Identifier

Supplier Identifier

Chemical Identity

Pictograms

Signal Words

Hazards Statement

Precautionary Statement

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Indonesia GHS

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Ministry of Trade

Regulation No. 44/M-DAG/PER/9/2009 and its amendment (Regulation No. 23/MDAG/PER/9/2011)

Ministry of Agriculture and Chemicals

Director General of Agriculture and Chemicals Regulations No. 21/IAK/PER/4/2010

Ministry of Industry

Regulation No. 87/M-IND/PER/9/2009 regarding GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Regulation No. 23/M-IND/PER/4/2013 Concerning the Amendment to Regulation No. 87/M-

IND/PER/9/2009

Classification aligned with UN 4th GHS Purple Book

Labeling: mandatory components (but no detailed guidance such as configuration, etc.)

SDS: the 16 section of SDS format

Indonesia GHS

Effective date Requirements:

24 March 2010 Substances

Single substances both for domestic production and import are

required to implement GHS

31 December 2016 Mixtures

Mixtures for both domestic production and import are required to

implement GHS

Exemption: Small Medium Enterprise (SME)

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Indonesia GHS: SDS

Decree of Minister of Industry No. 23/M-IND/PER/4/2013 (as Revision of Decree of

Minister of Industry No. 87/M-IND/PER/9/2009);

Every stakeholder who produce chemical substances is obliged to determine the hazard

classification, to tag the hazard label onto the package and to compile SDS, to be

reviewed and revised at least every 5 years

Every stakeholder who repackage chemical substance is obligated to tag label, name

and address of re-packager, net weight, and to compile SDS

Every stakeholder as mentioned in this decree is obliged to submit a report to Director

General of Manufacturing Industry Basis, Ministry of Industry

SDS language: Bahasa Indonesian

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Indonesia GHS: labeling

Labels shall be easily legible, clearly visible; not easily damaged or detached; not easily

faded due to rays, air

GHS labeling elements for chemicals, consumer products:

Producer, Supplier Identification

Product Identifier

Pictogram, Signal Words- provision on size, layout

Hazards Statements; “Statement of carefulness” might also be added

Each chemical shall have GHS, SDS

Label shall use in Bahasa Indonesia (other additional UN languages allowed)

Label have to revised in the event of any changes, at least every 2 years

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Indonesia: Report on Classification Label, SDS

Identifiers, Number(s)

Trade Name

HS / Tariff code

Composition

Classification and Danger Category

Pictogram

Signal Word

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

SDS

Date Application Started

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Singapore GHS

Work Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations = WSH Act

Singapore Standard SS 586 Hazard Communication:2008 (Parts 2 & 3)*

Provides guidance for the implementation of the GHS on labels and SDS (Mandatory= Feb.

15, 2011)

UN Purple Book 4th Revised Edition

Legally binding

SDS and labels are required by the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation section 42, and 43

Work Safety and Health (Approved Codes of Practice) Notification 2011*

www.wshc.sg/ghs

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Singapore Standard SS 586:

Hazard Communication for Hazardous Chemical and Dangerous Goods

Part 1: Transport and Storage of Dangerous goods

Part 2: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - Singapore

Adaptations

Part 3: “Specification for hazard communication for hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods -

Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS)”

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WSH (General Provisions) Regulations: SS 586

Labeling

Black border pictogram may be used for non-export items.

The size requirements of labels are the same with CLP regulation in EU

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SDS

Mandatory under the WSH (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

The format and types of information required on an SDS can be found in SS 586: Part 3

SDS in Singapore should be in English

The SDS should be reviewed every 5 years

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations: SS 586

Regulation 42 (Warning labels)

Factory occupier shall ensure that every container of hazardous substance is affixed with one

or more labels that;

a) are easily understood by all persons at work

b) warn of the hazards involved with the hazardous substance;

c) specify the precautionary measures to be taken when dealing with the hazardous

substance

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WSH (General Provisions) Regulations: Regulation 42 (Warning labels)

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Regulation 43 (Safety Data Sheet)

Where any hazardous substance is used, handled or stored in a factory, the occupier shall:

a) obtain a SDS of the substance

b) assess the information in the SDS & take precautionary measures to ensure the safe

use of the substance;

c) make available the SDS to all persons at work who are liable to be exposed to the

substance

Where any hazardous substance is sold to any person for use in a factory, the seller or any

agent of the seller who caused or procured the sale shall provide the buyer with a SDS for the

substance, giving accurate & adequate information on the substance

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations: Regulation 43 (Safety Data Sheet)

Timeframe for GHS implementation

For more information on GHS, please refer to SS586: (www.spring.gov.sg or contact Singapore Chemical Industries Council (SCIC) at www.scic.sg)

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Phase Deadline Target Industry Requirement

1A Feb 2012 All Chemical Manufacturers & Suppliers

Preparation of GHS SDSs & Labels for Single Substances

2A End 2012 All Users of Chemicals GHS Labelling of Containers for Single Substances

1B July 2016 All Chemical Manufacturers & Suppliers

Preparation of GHS SDSs & Labels for Mixtures

2B End 2016 All Users of Chemicals GHS Labelling of Containers for Mixtures

Vietnam GHS

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GHS have been implemented in Vietnam since 1999

GHS-related legal regulations in Vietnam

1. Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP: implementation of the Law on Chemicals

2. Circular No. 28/2010/TT-BCT: clarification of the Law on Chemicals and the Decree No.

108/2008/ND-CP

3. Decree No. 26/2011/ND-CP: amendment of Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP

4. Circular No. 40/2011/TT-BCT: regulations on chemicals declaration

5. Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BCT: registration of using certain hazardous chemicals in industry

6. Circular No. 04/2012/TT-BCT: GHS guidelines for classification and labeling of chemicals

Vietnam GHS

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1. Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP: implementation of the Law on Chemicals

2. Circular No. 28/2010/TT-BCT: clarification of the Law on Chemicals and the Decree No.

108/2008/ND-CP

3. Circular No. 04/2012/TT-BCT: GHS guidelines for classification and labeling of chemicals

Transition period

Effective date Requirement

30 March 2014 Substance

Re-classify, labeling and SDS should be updated by manufacturers and

importers

30 March 2016 Mixtures

Re-classify, labeling and SDS should be updated by manufacturers and

importers

Vietnam GHS: Labeling

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Labeling requirements specified in Article 12 of Decree No. 04/2012/TT –BCT and Article 12(48)

of Decree No. 89/2006/ND-CP

GHS(4th revised) Label elements Vietnam GHS Circular Label elements

• Product identifier

• Signal words

• Hazard statements

• Precautionary statements &

pictograms

• Supplier information

• Chemical Name

• Product Identifier

• Warning Words

• Hazard Statements

• Protective Measures

• Pictograms

• Information on the Manufacturer Importer, Distributer

• Quantity

• Ingredients or Quantity of Gradients

• Date of Manufacture (dd/mm/yy)

• Expiration Date (if any)

• Origins of Goods

• Instructions for Use, Instructions for Preservation

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Vietnam GHS: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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GHS (4th revised) SDS Vietnamese 16-Section SDS

1. Identification 1. Product Identification

2. Hazard identification 2. Ingredients

3. Composition/information on ingredient 3. Hazard Identification

4. First-aid measures 4. First Aid and Measures

5. Fire-fighting measures 5. Fire Fighting Measures

6. Accidental release measures 6. Measures for Preventing & Responding to

7. Handling and storage 7. Chemicals Incidents

8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8. Storage Requirements

9. Physical and chemical properties 9. Effects on Humans and Personal Protection

Physical Chemical Properties

10. Stability and reactivity 10. Stability and Activity

11. Toxicological information 11. Toxicology Information

12. Ecological information 12. Ecological Information

13. Disposal consideration 13. Disposal Requirements

14. Transport information 14. Transport Requirements

15. Regulatory information 15. Technical Specifications & Legal Regulations to be Observed

16. Other information 16. Other Information

GHS Implementation

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Country GHS Status Regulation(s)Implementation Deadline

Substances Mixtures

Thailand GHS adopted Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 Mar 2013 Mar 2017

Malaysia GHS adopted Occupational Health and Safety Act,

CLASS and EHSNROct 2014 Oct 2016

Indonesia GHS adopted Regulation Ministry of Industry No.23/M-

IND/PER/4/2013Apr 2010 2016

(expected)

Philippines To be Implemented

Department Administrative Order No. 29;

Department Order No. 136-142016-2018 2019

Singapore GHS adopted Work Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, SS 586

Feb 2012 July 2016

Vietnam GHS adoptedDecree No. 108/2008/ND-CP;

Circular No. 28/2010/TT-BCT;

Circular No. 04/2012/TT-BCT

Mar 2014 Mar 2016

Activities on ASEAN level (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

ASEAN

CHALLENGES IN GHS IMPLEMENTATION

Lack of coordination

Lack of expertise in GHS classification, labelling & SDS

Differences in classification among ASEAN nations

Differences in labeling requirements; Symbol-pictogram & shape

Differences in safety data sheet requirements; Number of sections and Format & content

Languages to be used; 7 main national languages

Lack of trained technical translators

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ASEAN-OSHNET:

Regional networking group for ASEAN member countries to foster close relationships and

cooperation in the interest of occupational safety and health.

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ASEAN-OSHNET: GHS Implementation

Executive Director: Malaysia

Secretariat - on a 3-years rotating basis

ASEAN-OSHNET Coordinating Board (CBM) agreed to designate focal point on GHS in each

ASEAN member country to facilitate information sharing at future ASEAN- OSHNET CBMs

Formulation of ASEAN Guidelines on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Hazardous

Chemicals (lead country Malaysia)- pending

Reporting - to Senior Labor Officials Meeting and to ASEAN Labor Minister Meeting

ASEAN CLP GUIDELINES

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2: CLASSIFICATION; classification process, use of available data, cut-off limits

Chapter 3: LABELLING; information on label, dimension, affixing of label and review of label

Chapter 4: SAFETY DATA SHEET; format and content of SDS

Chapter 5: CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Chapter 6: LANGUAGES USED IN LABELS & SDS

Schedule 1: HAZARD CLASSES AND HAZARD CATEGORIES

Schedule 2: CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING SUMMARY

Schedule 3: LABEL SIZES

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To answer the question how can ASEAN countries can establish an

effective, efficient chemical management system and joint activities on safe

handling of chemicals, they decided to establish the ASEAN Chemical

Safety Database (ACSD).

Information to be gathered shall include two aspects:

Information on laws and regulations and information on chemicalproperties and human health

Environmental toxicity of chemical substances in each country

ASEAN Chemical Safety Database (ACSD)

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ASEAN Chemical Safety Database (ACSD)

The aim of the ASEAN Chemical Safety Database is

1. Share information on chemical risks and hazards

2. Enhance transparency and reduce compliance risks and costs, through

providing information on local regulations

3. Facilitate regulatory convergence among ASEAN and East Asian Countries

4. Reduce the cost of duplicative testing and the burden of assessment

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ASEAN Chemical Safety Database (ACSD)

1. Instruction on the usage of ASEAN Chemical Safety Database

2. General information: Chemical identity

3. Information on regulation: Regulatory information

4. Risk assessment information

5. Exposure information

6. Information on hazards

7. GHS classification results

8. SDS repository (with a note of “not final”)

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