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

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

Welcomes the establishment of a working relationship between itself and the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, on hazard characteristics and the elements of the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals

(i) Consider the establishment of a globally harmonized hazard classification system and the elaboration of a harmonized labelling system

eco labelling and energy labelling

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

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

(n) Activities of the Coordinating Group on the Harmonization of Classification and Labelling Systems of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS)

Work of the 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)

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.

Within this process the ILO is giving special attention to facilitating action on the harmonization of systems of classification and labelling of toxic chemicals.

eco labelling

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

One of the programme areas proposed in chapter 19 is the harmonization of classification and labelling of chemicals, which falls within the Committee apos s terms of reference.

(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

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

8130 Labelling requirements

(108) Law on mandatory labelling with regard to energy consumption (product labelling)

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).

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.

(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

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.

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

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

(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

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

And that is the reason we want labelling laws.

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).

3 For example, the European Classification (NACE), the North American Classification (NAICS) and the Australia New Zealand Classification (ANZSIC).

Compensation and Classification Service

(c) Compensation and classification

(c) Compensation and classification

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

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.

Classification

Annex I (Inventory classification) Annex III (ACC classification)

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