Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic)

Chemicals, through the different steps from their production to their handling, transport and use, are a real danger for human health and the environment. People of any ages, from children to elderly, using many different languages and alphabets, belonging to various social conditions, including illiterates, are daily confronted to dangerous products (chemicals, pesticides, etc.) To face this danger, and given the reality of the extensive global trade in chemicals and the need to develop national programs to ensure their safe use, transport and disposal, it was recognized that an internationally-harmonized approach to classification and labelling would provide the foundation for such programs. Once countries have consistent and appropriate information on the chemicals they import or produce in their own countries, the infrastructure to control chemical exposures and protect people and the environment can be established in a comprehensive manner. The new system, which was called "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)", addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. While governments, regional institutions and international organizations are the primary audiences for the GHS, it also contains sufficient context and guidance for those in industry who will ultimately be implementing the requirements which have been adopted.

Print ISSN 2411-9245

Online ISSN 2411-9253

Language(s)

Arabic

DOI 10.18356/94c6a50e-ar

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

( Print: June 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) focuses on the classification of chemicals by the types of hazards that they present. It also proposes standard hazard...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

First Revised Edition

( Print: August 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

GHS Rev.1 (2005): includes, inter alia, various revised provisions concerning classification and labelling, new provisions for aspiration hazards and new guidance on the use of precautionary...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

Second Revised Edition

( Print: July 2007, PDF: July 2007 )

GHS Rev.2 (2007): includes, inter alia, new and revised provisions concerning the classification and labelling of explosives; respiratory and skin sensitizers; toxic by inhalation gases and gas...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

Third Revised Edition

( Print: August 2009, PDF: October 2010 )

The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on...

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

Fourth Revised Edition

( Print: June 2011, PDF: August 2011 )

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards and provides the basis for worldwide...

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

Sixth revised edition

( Print: July 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide...

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

Seventh revised edition

( Print: July 2017, PDF: July 2017 )

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)(Arabic language)

Eighth Revised Edition

( Print: June 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

(Arabic language)The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

Ninth Revised Edition

( Print: July 2021, PDF: August 2021 )

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic Language)

Tenth Revised Edition

( Print: July 2023, PDF: July 2023 )

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Set of Book with...

First Revised Edition

( Print: December 2005 )

This Set includes the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, which provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Set of Book with...

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) has been developed through co-operation between the International Labour Office (ILO), the Organization for Economic...