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The GHS webinar - revision updates
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Background
This webinar is part of UNITAR’s ongoing series on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which has been running over the past several years. The focus of this session is on updates and revisions to the GHS text, a topic that has come up in discussions with partners and stakeholders.
Event Objectives
The webinar aims to:
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Provide information on the current status of GHS revisions.
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Share insights into a survey being conducted by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA).
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Present perspectives from different regions and stakeholders.
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Facilitate a Q&A session with experts involved in GHS-related work.
Content and Structure
- Introduction
- Introduction to the GHS sub-committee work, updates (in general) and the latest updates (rev 10 to rev 11) - UNECE/ Secretariat of the SCEGHS
- UNITAR activities to support implementation - UNITAR
- Survey on Barriers to GHS Implementation - ICCA
- Discussion with key stakeholders on changes/updates to the GHS text
- Q&A
Methodology
Presentations and discussions
Targeted Audience
Government officials, regulators, technical experts, specialists, and stakeholders involved in the sound management of chemicals