(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

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

8130 Labelling requirements

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

(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)

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

(c) Encourage countries to implement the new globally harmonized system for the classification and labelling of chemicals as soon as possible with a view to having the system fully operational by 2008

In a blood bank it is vital that all blood specimens are correctly identified, so labelling has been standardized using a barcode system known as ISBT 128.

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

(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)

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).

(e) Additional guidance for labelling and new pictogram for organic peroxides.

The proposal will be revised by the task force on the basis of comments received and then circulated to the OECD Task Force on Harmonization of Classification and Labelling, the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling and the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

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.

b. Continue to develop criteria for the classification and labelling of environmental terrestrial hazards

Several regulations in developed countries apply stringent rules on food quality, packaging and labelling.

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).

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

(c) Member States participating in the activities of the Sub Committee on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals as well as the European Commission, are actively preparing revisions of national or regional legislation applicable to chemicals for implementation of Globally Harmonized System

The Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals recommends to the Economic and Social Council the adoption of the following draft resolution

Invites Governments, the regional commissions, United Nations programmes, the specialized agencies and other organizations concerned to provide feedback on implementation to the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

(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).

Invites Governments, the regional commissions, United Nations programmes, the specialized agencies and other organizations concerned to provide feedback on implementation to the Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

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 of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

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

Instructions concerning the required labelling of hazardous or explosive materials during transport have also been issued.

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.

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).

Where licensing systems have been effectively implemented, criminal groups have resorted to other methods, such as false labelling.

The first edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS),7 was published for official circulation and sale in Arabic (245 copies), Chinese (160 copies), English (2,450 copies), French (780 copies), Russian (215 copies) and Spanish (445 copies).

Requests the Secretary General to submit a report to the Economic and Social Council in 2005 on the implementation of the present resolution, the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.

A4.3.2.2.1 Based on the classification, provide the appropriate labelling elements signal word(s), hazard statement(s) and precautionary statement(s).

Expresses its appreciation for 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 with respect to matters relating to the transport of dangerous goods, including their security in transport

Also requests the Secretary General to submit a report to the Economic and Social Council in 2005 on the implementation of the present resolution, the recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.

Work on the issue is still under way and it will remain on the work programme of the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling, in cooperation with the OECD Task Force, for the biennium 2005 2006.

Expresses its appreciation for 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 with respect to matters relating to the transport of dangerous goods, including their security in transport