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DENR Administrative Order No. 19 on Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Waste non-domestic sources Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Pesticides PIC-prior informed consent Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication.
Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of 14 sections, establishes Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labelling Requirements of Toxic Chemical Substances. In reference to the State's policy under Section 2 of RA No. 6969, and pursuant to Section 4(c) of the same law, this Order aims to inform and educate the population regarding the hazards and risks related to the life cycle of toxic chemicals, other hazardous substances and related mixtures, consistent with the following chemical safety objectives: 1.1 Developing and define the procedural guidelines and requirements to be followed by the concerned stakeholders in the preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and labels of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures; 1.2 Strengthening the implementation of proper labelling and re-labelling requirements of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures; 1.3 Promoting awareness and capabilities on the adoption of concepts and principles of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for safe use and management of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures (1).

Full text
English
Website
www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control (Republic Act No. 6969 of 1990).

Legislation | Philippines | 1990

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste non-domestic sources, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Research, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX