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Implementation of GHS

This document outlines the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in the chemical industry, highlighting key impacts and initiatives across various countries. It discusses the U.S. regulatory agenda, government proposals, and industry-specific challenges in aligning with GHS standards. The overview includes timelines for compliance, the need for training, and strategies for collaboration between governments and the private sector to foster successful GHS adoption. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of information sharing and partnerships for effective implementation.

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Implementation of GHS

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  1. Implementation of GHS An industry view

  2. Outline • Impacts of implementation • Industry initiatives • Timeframes • Way forward

  3. Implementation of GHS Impact of implementation

  4. USA OHS • government's semi-annual regulatory agenda published in 2005 includes GHS.    • an advance notice of proposed rulemaking will be published this year. EPA • white paper on implementation of the GHS for pesticides being consulted. CPSC • work done on a situational analysis on consumer products DOT • planning to adopt the necessary changes to be consistent with the GHS in 2007, and have them go into effect in 2008.

  5. Work Plan Overview with Milestones– Canada

  6. APEC Countries

  7. APEC Countries (2)

  8. Scope • Substances: • EU: 30 000 subject to REACH • Japan: 26 000; 1 500 require MSDS by law • Mixtures: • EU: 2 000 000

  9. EU Chemical Industry Structure • 98% of Enterprises are SMEs (including Micros) • > 75% of SMEs are formulators only • > 55% of SMEs are not members of a Trade Association

  10. EU: GHS Implementation Issues Timetable R E A C H R e g I s t Year +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 -1 -2 -3 Classification Options Other CA Options Draft Legislation Revise REACH Substance Classification Mixture Classification Downstream Legislation Annex I Reclassify to GHS Annex I/Transport Differences Nota/SP Harmonisation Substance Inventory Draft Guidance GHS Training

  11. Challenges • Significant legislative amendments • Co-ordination across fragmented national systems • Number of substances in market • Chemical industry structure • Training

  12. Challenges • Decisions on discretionary elements • Substances vs mixtures • Translation into non UN languages

  13. Implementation of GHS Industry initiatives

  14. Responsible Care • Occupational health and safety • Risk management requires hazard classification • Pollution prevention • Classification of waste • Product stewardship • Hazard communication down value chain

  15. Capacity building • Raising awareness at enterprise level • Support for international initiatives • Sharing of best practice and data • Generation of hazard data: HPV • Global portal

  16. Technical support • Contribution to end point testing • Participation in OECD technical committees

  17. Industry activities • Participation in UN Subcommittee • Advocacy at national and regional level • Raising awareness at enterprise level • Supporting capacity building activities • Developing implementation plans in line with national legislation

  18. Implementation of GHS Timeframes

  19. Implementation of GHS Way forward

  20. Partnerships • Successful implementation will depend on • co-operation amongst countries • partnerships between Government and private sector • sharing information amongst companies • Trade facilitation

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