Globally Harmonized System of Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals.

Are you ready for the GHS ? What will be the impact of the GHS on the classification of your products? On your (M)SDSs? Are you familiar with the GHS hazard classification, pictograms and labelling requirements?

Sooner than later, you will need to comply with the GHS. You need to plan for it now. But how do you get started? GHS uses new calculations to identify the correct classification, the first step in our recommendation is to establish the GHS classification of your substances. We can help.

KMK GHS SMARt© accomplishes this task. Using GHS SMARt©, KMK will:

• Convert the current national classifications of your substances into their corresponding GHS classification with its proper hazard statements, signal words, precautionary statements and pictograms.
• Compile hazard assessment reports pertaining to human health, safety and the environment. Identify SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern), i.e.: Toxic for the environment; Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Toxic for Reproduction (CMR), sensitizers, or similarly hazardous substances (e.g. substances causing damage to specific target organs (ex: the central nervous system - CNS), etc.
• Recommend substances to neutralize or replace these SVHCs and how to manufacture safer and greener products.

Once your substances are properly classified, KMK will be pleased to facilitate your smooth transition toward the GHS, in any country and work out a 4 step global strategy with you:

• Designing your GHS SDS and label conversion plan, country by country.
• Synchronizing this plan with the adoption and implementation of the GHS in these countries.
• Including this plan in your long term compliance and SDS management program.
• Information and training.

It's not to soon to be GHS SMARt©. Japan and the European Union, 2 leading chemicals producing markets, have already implemented GHS Classification.

In the European Union, the GHS has entered into force in the 27 Member States on January 20, 2009 under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP-Regulation or simply CLP).

CLP will replace the Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC (DSD) and the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD). Consequently and all EU SDSs and labels will have to comply with the GHS over time, substances by 1 December 2010, then preparations (mixtures).

Korea, New Zealand and Thailand also apply the GHS and a total of 65 countries have committed to implement it.

No time to waste – Get GHS SMARt© now!