GHS ASPAC-2013 Update

Sept 12th Thursday Session 9 - Asia/Paci?c/GHS

GHS Implementation Status in

Asia Paci?c Countries

Dr. Caroline Li, PhD

BASF South East Asia, Singapore

Since its inception, GHS (Globally Harmonised System of Classi?cation and Labelling of Chemicals) has been widely adopted by many countries around the world. At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg (2002), countries were encouraged to implement GHS as soon as possible. Since then, the implementation of GHS by different countries varies widely, with progress reported at different phases.

The Asia Paci?c economic region has a thriving and vibrant trade on chemicals. Adoption of GHS by countries in APAC means that the chemical industry has to ful?l requirements on labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as set out by multiple governing authorities, and much resources would be spent to generate hazard classi?cations, labels and SDS in order to be compliant. Hence knowledge of these legal requirements is necessary for continued trade.

Dangerous goods are solids, liquids or gases that can harm people or the environment. They are often subject to regulations. The most widely applied regulatory scheme is the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This forms the basis for most regional, national, and international regulatory schemes. For example the International Maritime Organization has developed the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (“IMDG Code”.This paper presents an overview of GHS implementation in various Asia Paci?c countries by describing some of the relevant controlling regulations and standards set out by the regulators. Updates on the plans shared by the Department of Industrial Works on a Proposed Chemicals Inventory in Thailand will also be discussed. In addition the information on international regulations for Dangerous goods are provided, and the common areas shared with GHS is discussed. The paper concludes with a summary of the respective countries’ status in GHS implementation.

GHS Implementation Status

in Asia Pacific countries

Dr.Caroline

Li,PhD

Regional Head--Chemical Regulations

Regional Head

Competence Center, Environment Health

& Safety Asia Pacific

BASF

September 12, 2013

?Country status

?Overview of GHS in the Asia Pacific countries ?classification

DG transportation

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Australia

?Implementation of the new framework and the GHS under the new model Work Health and Safety Regulations from Safety Works

Australia

=>Start in 2012with a five year period of transitional arrangement >after commencement.

?GHS and non-GHS (R & S phrases and labeling) system to be allowed for operation during the period or beyond it.

?Some building blocks are NOT adopted by the WHS regulation;

?Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation) Cat 5

?Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 3

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?Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 2B*

?Aspiration hazard Cat 2

?Flammable gas Cat 2*

?Hazardous to ozone layer

?Acute & Chronic hazard to aquatic environment –Cat 1, 2 & 3

China Hazardous Chemicals

Management

Regulation on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals (Decree No.591 issued by State Council, effective 1 Dec 2011)

Hazardous Chemicals Inventory (being revised)

Administrative Measures for Hazardous Chemicals Registration (effective 1 Aug 2012) Administrative Measures on Environmental Management Registration of Hazardous Chemicals (effective 1 Mar 2013)Other administrative measures National Standard-SDS

GB/T16483-2008National Standard -Label

GB15258-2009

SAWS

MEP Other ministries Caroline Li 4

General Rule for Classification and

Hazard Communication

GB13690-2009 (undergoing revision)26 National Standards for hazard classification GB20576 -20602

Decree 591 is regarded as the principal legislation of hazardous chemicals management and enforce the GHS implementation in China.

?Decree Number 23/M-IND/PER/4/2013 by Minister of Industry enacted and effective on 12 April 2013

Indonesia

?Timeframe:

?Single Substance ,mandatory implements GHS immediately ?Mixtures implement GHS starting 31 December 2016(no

transition period)

?GHS for Single Chemicals mandatory since 24 March 2010 , but from 12 July 2013 to be updated for “new hazards” i.e. Non-

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flammable aerosols and hazardous to Ozone Layer Hazard

?UN GHS Purple Book 4th Revised Edition 2011 seems to be the version to adopt

?No indications of timeline for guidance to be announced by Indonesian Ministry of Industry

?GHS-based labeling and MSDS required for the designated

chemicals, above cut-off limits, since 2006 and 2010,

respectively.

Japan

?Japan Industrial Standards (JIS)

?Z 7252:2009 –Classification

?Z 7253:2012 (replaces Z 7250:2010 –SDS & Z

7251:2010 –Labeling)

?Self-classification according to GHS is accepted, because

law Caroline Li 6JIS are not law.

?NITE (National Institute of Technology and Evaluation)

provides classification data on about 2200 substances, as advisory

?ISHL, March 2012

?GHS label for chemical product with “Physical Japan

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Hazard” or “Health Hazard”

?Previously only for listed chemicals

?PRTR, April 2012

?SDS required description of:

2. Hazards Identification

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4. First-Aid Measures

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

15. Regulatory Information

16. Other Information

Korea

?Being enforced already for single substances ;

?by ISHA : GHS SDS and Labeling for all chemical substances (Jul 2010 ~)?by TCCA : GHS labeling for designated toxic chemicals (Jul 2011 ~)?Become binding for mixtures by ISHA and TCCA *: from July, 1, 2013?Classification by TCCA : legally binding

?Classification for toxic chemicals (624 entries) => announced in June, 2011

?for mixtures : Self-classification by industry can be accepted upon validated data provided by manufacturer/supplier **

Caroline Li 8?K-REACH: Effective 1 Jan 2015

*TCCA applies for designated toxic chemicals (624 entries) and the mixtures

containing these toxic chemicals above a specified cut-off limit

**from unofficial discussion btw authority & industry

?Existing CPL (Classification, Packaging and Labeling) Regulation 1997

which is in line with EU will be replaced by draft law based on GHS know as CLASS (Chemicals Classification, Labeling and Safety Data Regulation 20xx to be Malaysia

Sheet)gazetted

?Grace period after CLASS is officially announced ;

?1 year : mandatory for substances and voluntary for mixtures

?3 years : mandatory for both of substances and mixtures

?Malaysian government is planning to adopt exactly the same GHS

hazard classification building blocks as adopted by EU.

Mandatory classification for a set of hazardous chemicals will be

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?GHS published by DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health). ?If manufacturer have classification different from EU CLP and DOSH,

they have to write and provide data/evidence to DOSH. DOSH will review and inform company if they accept.

?New Zealand implemented GHS on 2 July 2001 and the HSNO Act is

administered by the Environmental Protection Authority since 1 July 2011.?Accepts imported products labelled to Australian, European, Canadian and

United States requirements even if not currently labelled

to GHS.New Zealand

q y ?Safety Data Sheet Code of Practice adopts the 16 header SDS format ?Criteria of hazard categories are specified in the Hazardous Substances

Regulations 2001. Products classified as non-hazardous under GHS are exempt from the provisions of the HSNO Act. Non-hazardous substances do not need to be listed on the NZIoC.

?The update of GHS in New Zealand to the 3rd revised version has stalled but is

expected to gain momentum now that Australia is moving towards GHS.

Caroline Li 10?The Chemical Classification Information Database (CCID) contains chemicals

classified by ERMA / EPA in accordance with the HSNO regulations (based on GHS criteria). Classifications are provided for both physical and biological hazards of a chemical.

?NZ has an annual chemical classification review which aims to bring the NZ

classifications into line with international classifications.

?Joint administrative order passed in 2011 to implement GHS

?DENR presented final draft of Implementing Rules and Regulations in July 2012

Philippines

?Proposed draft contains 64 chemicals (48 PCL + additional 16 chemicals) that would initially require GHS classification, SDS, and labeling

?PH building block to be mostly aligned with EU GHS building-block as a result of industry consultation but not finalized yet

?Implementation timeline proposed:

?2 years for pure substances

?3 years for mixtures

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?GHS requirement for 64 chemicals to be enforced once DAO is approved;

=> classification of mentioned 64chemicals already being prepared by DENR and industry association

?DOH issued DAO on GHS for household chemicals and consumer products in Nov 2012 for comments

?National Standard SS586 launched in 2008, to provide guidance on

GHS implementation by the Ministry of Manpower.

?Timeframe for GHS implementation;

Singapore

?Adoption of UN building blocks by companies is accepted while

differences found UN GHS and SS586Single substances

Mixtures Chemical manufacturers/

suppliers (SDS & label)

Phase 1A by Feb of 2012Phase 1B by mid of 2015Chemical users

(GHS labeling of containers)Phase 2A by end of 2012Phase 2B by end of 2015Caroline Li 12there are some between UN-GHS SS586.?Currently, working group reviewing SS586 to adopt UN-GHS

Revision 4. Draft for public comment planned for end 2013/early 2014

?Plans for GHS Conference in Apr 2014

?Classification System and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Substance B.E. 2555

Thailand

?effective 12 March 2012

?Implementation timeline for substances & mixtures listed by Ministry of Industry

? 1 year for single substances (till March 2013)

? 5 years for mixtures (till March 2017)

Caroline Li 13?Further announcements for GHS implementation expected from other government agencies for their regulated lists

D ft ti l f Ch i l d H d

Thailand

Proposed Chemicals Inventory

?Draft action plan for Chemicals and Hazardous Substance Management, Department of Industrial Works (DIW)

?Proposal for national chemical management system with Existing Chemicals Inventory

from 2014information collection Caroline Li 14?Plan starting 2014,by DIW

?chemicals (by volumes -? 100kg/yr, ?100ton/yr, ?1000ton/yr)

?listed substances of very high concern

Chemicals Inventory (Proposed data to be collected)

Chemicals and HZ substances

Thailand

Produce/Import/

Possession Produce/Import

g

> 100

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Chemical inventory

()information -

Chemical name (IUPAC)-

CAS no./EC no. -

Qty.-

Application -GHS classification follow MoI

Notification (UN2009)

-Chemical & physical properties -Toxicology -Eco-Toxicology -Chemical Safety Report ?“Law on Chemical” Decree (108/2008) was established

in 2008 regulates the classification and labeling of

Vietnam

substances.

?GHS already being implemented for substances and

mixtures of industrial chemicals, since July 2008 with 1 year of transition period

?All building blocks of UN GHS have been adopted in the

Caroline Li 16Decree (108/2008), and so will be any updated UN GHS.

?Circular 04/2012/TTBCT of the Ministry of Trade and

Industry, regulating the GHS classification and labeling of chemicals has been published on Feb 13, 2012. The

Vietnam

Circular will be effective Mar 30, 2012

?Timing:

?Single substance 2 years grace period (Mar 30, 2014); ?Mixtures 4 years grace period (Mar 30, 2016)

?English translation not available yet. Based on draft

translation

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?It is assumed to follow UN classification (3rd version

purple book)

?No STOT category. There was toxic effect on ozone

layer but without specific explanation

GHS in the region

Country Status Implementation Progress

To prepare for:Korea Implemented Relevant laws enforced in 2008

Binding for substances since

J l 2010ISHA

Binding for mixtures from;J l 2013ISHA &TCCA p Jul 2010 : ISHA Jul 2011 : TCCA

Jul 2013 : ISHA Singapore Implemented

National Standard in 2008

Binding for substances since

2012 –chem manufacturers

2012 –chem users Binding for mixtures from;2015 –chem manufacturers 2015 –chem users Taiwan Implemented 1st stage since Dec 2009 (1062 subs.)2nd stage since 2011 (1200 subs.)3rd stage from 2013 (1000 substances)4th stage from 2016 for all other Caroline Li 18g ()substances

Thailand Implemented Mar 2013: Substances

Mar 2017: Mixtures Existing Chemicals Inventory China Implemented

SDS since May 2010

Label since May 2011Hazardous Inventory

GHS in the region

Country

Status Implementation Progress To prepare for:Indonesia Implemented since Apr 2013for subs.

Mixtures:31Dec 2016Japan Implemented Label since 2006SDS since Dec 2010

Vietnam Implemented Since 2008

Australia Implemented Work Health Safety (WHS) Act commenced from 2012,

with 5 year transition process

All workplace chemicals GHS classified after 31 Dec 2016Caroline Li 19

y p Malaysia In progress

CLASS Regulation to come out in 2013?Philippines In progress Final draft regulation released in 2012, transition period (2-3 yrs) planned

GHS in warehouse

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Definitions of DG

?Dangerous goods (= Hazardous Materials /HazMat)

–Articles as well as substances or their mixtures (solids, liquids, gases)

–Example PERFUMERY PRODUCTS with flammable liquid,AIRBAG MODULES,Batteries containing lithium, COTTON DRY , MAGNETIZED MATERIALS

–Capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment during transportation (from point A to point B)

–Based on United Nation Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods = Orange Book

?Hazardous substances

–Substances with the potential, through being used at work, to harm the health or Caroline Li 21

safety of persons in the workplace

–"Use at work" means to handle the substance at workplace (lab, factory, plant, WH etc)

–Based on Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) = Purple Book

GHS & Transport Classification

(overlapping common physical hazard)

Common hazards -STOT Common hazards -Explosive -Flammability -Corrosion -Acute toxicity -Irritation -Sensitization -Aspiration -Reproductive Toxicity -Carcinogencity -Germ Cell Mutagenicity Common hazards -Infectious substances -Radioactive

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Structure of the DG Regulations

others

ADR (road transport in EU)IMDG-Code (l)by rail in EU)RID (transportation Orange Book

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(sea vessel)

IATA-DGR (airplane)ADN (in-land waterway in EU)

UN Recommendations & the derived

regulations by various organization

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DG Hazard Classes & Label

Class 2

Gases

Class 9Miscellaneous D G d Class 1Dangerous Goods Classification Class 3

Flammable

Liquids

Class 4.1

Flammable Solids

Class 4.2

Substances Liable to

Class 5.1Class 7Radioactive Substances Class 8Corrosives Dangerous Goods Explosives Caroline Li 25Spontaneous Combustion

Class 4.3

Substance which in

Contact with Water Emit

Flammable Gases Oxidizing Substances Class 5.2Organic Peroxides

Class 6.1Toxic Substances Class 6.2

Infectious Substances Thanks for Your Attention !

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