Canada GHS holds importance for chemical manufacturers and exporters in the US since most of them are engaged in trade across the border. The deadline is June 2017 for implementation of the GHS in two phases. Phase one comprises on classification principles, confidential business information and hazard communication while passé 2 focuses on health and…
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Understanding Canadian WHMIS and OSHA GHS for Classification
Canada has released guidance for WHMIS compliance that should be complete by June 2017. The guidance is more or less similar to regulations prevailing in the US but there are some differences. If an American chemical company wishes to trade with Canadian chemical companies then it is obligatory to follow the regulations of that country…
Use the symbols and identity of chemicals in GHS SDS Solution
The hazard communication must be addressed by all the manufacturers of Canada and United States. The documents present in the Global Harmonized standard include symbols as well as texts. Both can combine really well to present the identity of chemicals and its effect on the mass. There are many news and reports that speak about…
What are the important requirements of GHS implementation
Chemicals are made by manufacturers for the different purpose. But, the transition period between its productions till the receipt of the end user is very critical. It is going to cause different types of damage to the human being as well as environment. Communication of the hazards from the very beginning is important. This should…
GHS SDS Solution by ICSDS Helps Produce Labels Quickly and Easily
Transitioning to the new HazCom 2012 is a difficult time for most manufacturers and dealers of chemicals in the US. Apart from routine business matters the additional concern is to update existing MSDS to SDS or get new ones prepared. This can be a simple or complex task depending on how the chemicals have been…
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The United Nationals developed the Globally Harmonized System for classification of various chemicals. Concerned at the growing and indiscriminate use of potentially hazardous chemicals and the threat such chemicals posed to human life, to animal life and to environment, the UN developed a set of guidelines for voluntary implementation by member countries. The underlying logic…