GHS implementation in China (China GHS) has made significant progress with the recent publication of a new guidance style manual by China’s MIIT on 31 May. This Chinese language manual represents a milestone in China’s adoption of GHS frameworks and clearly outlines the rationale and methodologies involved in its implementation.
The manual comprises two chapters which systematically illustrate the background, status quo and legal framework of GHS implementation in China. Enclosed at the end part is an appendix briefing global GHS implementation in the world’s major countries.
Some sections in the manual are of particular significance to affected chemical industries, such as “Classification of mixtures”, “Selecting data for GHS classification”, “where to use GHS labels”, “SDS” and “China GHS - related standards”. In the section “Administrative legislations regarding China GHS”, the MIIT outlines four main regulations that involve specific regulatory requirements and obligations for GHS hazard communication.
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Outlines of the Manual
Part 1 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
What is GHS?
- Background of GHS formulation
- The UN GHS documents
- The UN requirements on GHS implementation
- Essentials of GHS
GHS classification of chemicals
- UN GHS classification (4th edition)
- GHS classification samples
- Selecting data for GHS classification
- Classification of mixtures
Hazard communication for chemicals
- GHS labels
- Where to use GHS labels?
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Part 2 The Implementation of GHS in China
Institutional building
- China GHS Implementation Expert Committee
Administrative legislations regarding China GHS
China GHS - related standards
GHS trainings
Appendixes
An Overview of the World’s GHS Implementation
- The European Union
- Japan
- The United States
- South Korea
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Australia
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- South Africa
Reference URLs of relevant authorities
