Regional Training Course on Global Harmonized System of Classification and labeling of chemicals (GHS)
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is holding a workshop on the Regional Training Course on Global Harmonized System of Classification and labeling of chemicals (GHS), organized by Dr. Salah Soliman, Professor of Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
The Globally Harmonized System of Classifications, Labeling of chemicals (GHS) is a new internationally agreed tool for chemical hazard communication, incorporating harmonized chemical hazard classification criteria and provisions for standardized labels and safety data sheets. Participants recognized that implementation at the national level of GHS could support integrated implementation of agreements by acting as a board-based “building block” for strengthening chemicals management. Classification, labeling and development of safety data sheets require a broad spectrum of expertise would considerably enhance the overall capacity of government institutions and the private sector to perform hazard assessment as well as manage chemical risks. Chemicals addressed under other international agreements should be classified and labeled using the GHS to provide a harmonized approach at the international level.