ISSA
Promoting and Developing Social Security Worldwide.
GHS Conversion: Free Online Tool
06.05.2010 | News
gischem logo
The GHS converter is a tool of the industry-specific hazardous substances information system GisChem provided by BG RCI and freely accessible in German and English at www.gischem.de.
The programme helps managers especially in small and medium sized enterprises to familiarise themselves with the new classification and the new labelling according to the CLP regulation (Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of sub-stances and mixtures). Another purpose is to assess what substances and mixtures are affected by reclassification.


The GHS converter proposes the new CLP-compliant classification based on the previous classification using the translation table (Annex VII of the CLP regulation) or based on Annex VI, table 3.1. If the substance’s UN number which provides details on the transport classification is available, an even more precise classification is possible. The final result – a comparison of the old and new labeling – can be delivered as WORD or PDF and can be used, for example, for safety advisories.

 

The tool is available in English at http://www.gischem.de/ghs/index.htm?client_locale=EN

 


Region: International
Type: News
Topics: Social security and health, Occupational risks

Latest News

Investment in social protection is "alternative to austerity", says Argentine Vice-President
Video  ISSA, 15.05.2012 | News
Amado Boudou addresses ISSA event in Geneva
Strengthening the social protection of migrant workers in Eurasia
ISSA, 15.05.2012 | News
ISSA representatives received by Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister
The ISSA Good Practice Award for the Americas
ISSA, 14.05.2012 | News
Submission deadline: 31 August 2012

Related events