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31 August 2006 - HSE Seeks Views on Global
Classification of Chemicals
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Following the European Commission's two month internet consultation on global
classification of chemicals and proposed Regulations on the classification and
labelling of chemicals, based on the United Nations Globally Harmonised System (GHS),
the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are seeking views from stakeholders.
Mr. Robin Foster, of HSE's International Chemicals Unit said:
"We are keen to hear from those with an interest on how this proposal will
affect the UK. This will then help shape the UK negotiating strategy."
Worldwide, there are many different laws on how hazardous substance
properties are described and how the information is passed on to it's users.
Confusion can arise as different countries have different labelling.
In a bid to create a worldwide classification, experts from different
countries were brought together by the UN, creating the Globally Harmonized
System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), aiming to provide
such as the following:
- Worldwide recognised criteria for classifying chemicals.
- Classification according to health hazards.
- Classification towards effects to the environment.
- Classification as to the physical hazards.
- Classification of hazard communication requirements for labelling and
safety data sheets.
Further information as to how you can become involved, calendar of events and
discussion forum can be accessed from the HSE Website by clicking the following:
Globally Harmonising Systems - Classification and labelling
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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