- Details
- Hits: 1983
Harmonization of data used for GHS classification
Aim
Input to the harmonization of APEC economies GHS classification lists
Task
Participation in UNSCEGHS pilot program to create a global list of chemicals classified according to the GHS
Possible Activities
- Participation in one of the pilot program activities to compare lists of chemicals
- APEC Guidance on choosing data for classification
- Consideration of proposals on substances for the pilot program
Worldwide Activities and Information
- Global list of classified chemicals program (UNSCEGHS)
- Harmonization of chemicals classification (OECD)
- GHS Classification Lists
- GHS classifications divergence
- List of existing information resources
- Access to GHS information by eChemPortal
- Details
- Hits: 1976
Pilot exercise on classifications for chemicals assessed at CoCAM-3
At the third Cooperative Chemicals Assessment Meeting (CoCAM-3) the Secretariat proposed a pilot exercise on the harmonisation of chemicals classification. The purpose is to serve as a small contribution to the work of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the GHS to develop a global list of classified chemicals. The approach taken was to select a few chemicals discussed at CoCAM-3 and, based on conclusions agreed in the SIAP, to ask volunteering countries to propose classifications between CoCAM-3 and CoCAM-4. At CoCAM-4 hazard classifications for chemicals selected will be discussed. Several countries have volunteered to take part in this exercise.