Globally Harmonized System of Classification

(iv) Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Amendments to the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS)

Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

B Work of the Committee regarding the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

(a) to circulate the amendments to the Globally Harmonized System to the Governments of Member States, the specialized agencies and other international organizations concerned

(k) Note by the Secretary General on an application for membership in the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (E 2005 9 Add.9)

This annex provides guidance on the preparation of an SDS under the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

A4.1.1 This annex provides guidance on the preparation of an SDS under the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

A globally harmonized hazard classification and compatible labelling system, including national safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available, if possible, by the year 2000.

The Secretary General has received an application from Zambia for full membership in the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.1

Work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals during the biennium 2003 2004

(iii) Specifying harmonized system codes for all ODSozone depleting substances

(a) To circulate the amendments9 to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals to the Governments of Member States, the specialized agencies and other international organizations concerned

Amendments to the first edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (ST SG AC.10 30) (See ST SG AC.10 32 Add.3)

Invites all Governments to take the necessary steps, through appropriate national procedures and or legislation, to implement the Globally Harmonized System, as soon as possible and no later than 2008

But, globally, our innovation system needs much bigger changes.

These incentive measures should be harmonized throughout the United Nations system.

Expresses its deep appreciation to the Committee, United Nations programmes, specialized agencies and other organizations concerned for their fruitful cooperation and their commitment to the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System

(a) The Economic and Social Council's Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals ECE TRANS 2006 3

Our vision is to achieve a predictable, transparent and harmonized regulatory environment for commerce and business both nationally and globally

Use of the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals for substances that deplete the ozone layer (decision XIV 8) The Parties to the Montreal Protocol requested the Ozone Secretariat to contact the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling to evaluate the possibilities for and feasibility of including ozone depleting substances on its work programme (decision XIV 8).

The Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals held its second session in Geneva on 10 December 2004.

This annex contains the amendments to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (ST SG AC.10 30) adopted by the Committee of Experts at its second session.

Bearing in mind the necessity of a globally integrated system,

In 1994 Lithuania introduced a new national coordinate system, LKS 94, harmonized

(f) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System of the WCO (world wide)

The Council endorsed the decision of the Secretary General to approve the application of Zambia for membership in the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS Subcommittee).

Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (Council resolution 2003 64)

Recommendation contained in the report of the Secretary General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

5 WCO harmonized commodity description and coding system 2002 (HS Code, for goods description)

(c) Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals second session, 10 December 2004 (ST SG AC.10 32 and Add.1 3).

Harmonized Histories?

On the basis of that work, the Committee adopted amendments9 to the first version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals intended to clarify or to complement it, concerning the following in particular

There are difficulties in defining cleaner technologies and classifying them in the Harmonized System (HS).

The Secretary General is pleased to approve the application of Zambia for full membership in the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals and requests the Council's endorsement of that decision.

Globally

Globally, Europe needs to promote an open, inclusive, and effective system of international governance.

Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals1 during the biennium 2003 2004,

Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals during the biennium 2003 2004,

That such information is disseminated in appropriate languages and without cost to users, making full use of hazard communication mechanisms under initiatives such as the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals and multilateral environment agreements

It had before it the report of the Secretary General on the work of the Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (E 2005 53).