- Globally Harmonized System -
for
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

The harmonized criteria were developed taking into account existing systems for hazard classification, such as EU- Supply and Use System, the Canadian and US Pesticide systems, GESAMP hazard evaluation procedure, IMO Scheme for Marine Pollutant, the European Road and Rail Transport Scheme (RID/ADR), and the US Land Transport.

The GHS contains criteria for classifying substances and mixtures according to their health, environmental and physical hazards, and hazard communication elements, including requirements for labelling and safety data sheets.

• General Introduction to The Harmonised Classification System

• Criteria (Aquatic Hazard Classification and Labelling)

• Comparison between GHS and the current EU- Supply and Use system

• Guidance Document on the use of The Harmonised System for The Classification of
   Chemicals which are Hazardous for the Aquatic Environment (Annex 9 of the
   Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS
   (1st revision United Nations 2005)