The convergence of several chemical reclassification and labelling initiatives being implemented in the global business arena to boost health, safety and environmental protection to an unprecedented level is poised to have a monumental impact on the world’s industrial sector.
Together with chemical sectors which use raw materials and which introduce new formulae, other process industries are being required to make rapid and sweeping changes to comply with a whole new level of regulatory requirements.
The new legislation impacts on product registration, classification and labelling, packaging and transportation, storage, product information and product disposal – making this a ‘hot topic’ throughout the supply chain.
GHS
Launched in 2005, the United Nations’ (UN) Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) affects more than 60 countries and, since 1st December 2010, directly impacts all chemical substances in European Union (EU) countries.
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