This news update: EU countries agree textile chemical ban, is brought to you by theguardian.com. EU member states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “unacceptable risk” to the environment. Countries unanimously voted in favour of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports […]
This news update about Changing The Face Of Hazardous Products: Aligning WHMIS With The GHS In Canada, is brought to you by blg.com. In February 2015, the amended federal Hazardous Products Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3 (the “HPA”) and new Hazardous Products Regulations, S.O.R./2015-17 (the “Regulations”) came into effect. The amendments to the HPA repeal […]
This news update regarding the Best practice in developing GHS conforming labels, is brought to you by chemicalwatch.com. Developing and maintaining a compliant hazard communication system is challenging. Detailed knowledge of the regulatory landscape is essential to ensure conformance with the myriad of regulatory obligations impacting businesses today. Global companies, in particular, […]
This news update regarding Implementing the GHS for Chemical Safety, is brought to you by prwire.com. The Globally Harmonized System of Classifying Chemicals (GHS) is a set of universal guidelines developed by the United Nations to ensure safe production, handling, transport, use and disposal of hazardous materials throughout many countries. It is not a […]
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Canada’s national hazard communication standard, is changing to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) – an internationally recognized standard for hazard classification and communication. On February 11, 2015, the Government of Canada published the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). The new WHMIS, called […]
This news update on California Proposition 65 is brought to you by Environmental Leader. California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is one of the most stringent state environmental laws for the chemical industry even though there is much confusion amongst Californians, whom the law was designed to protect, as to its exact scope and potential […]
By: Darren Dunn – Chemical Regulatory Consultant On December 18th, 2006, the European Union released a new regulation named Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The purpose of REACH is to address the potential impacts of chemical substances on human health and the environment. REACH legislation is considered to be the most […]
By: Darren Dunn – Chemical Regulatory Consultant The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a system created by the United Nations that is internationally agreed-upon. The purpose of GHS is to replace and standardize the numerous and differing classification and labelling regulations used in countries for industrial chemicals. The […]
By: Ashley Thompson, Chemical Regulatory Consultant Health Canada is the federal department in Canada responsible for protecting the Canadian public through research, assessment, and management of health and safety hazards of consumer products including drugs, cosmetics, and chemical products. Any chemical products on the shelves in Canada may be subject to a Health Canada […]
By: Darren Dunn, Chemical Regulatory Consultant Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is a law in California that was passed in 1986. The aim of Proposition 65 is to protect drinking water sources and prevent exposure to chemicals that cause cancer and birth defects. The law contains two main regulations. Firstly, this Act prevents businesses from […]