GHS An industry view

GHS response to OPS Risk reductionRisk reduction –Hazard classification basis of risk management Knowledge and informationKnowledge and information –Specific reference to GHS GovernanceGovernance –Global implementation of GHS one of single greatest opportunities for co-operation as required in terms of objective Capacity building and technical co-operationCapacity building and technical co-operation –Build on existing efforts Illegal international trafficIllegal international traffic –Availability of harmonised SDS support for efforts to combat illegal traffic

Development Integration of chemical management into development strategiesIntegration of chemical management into development strategies WTO Doha Development roundWTO Doha Development round Developing countries: NAMA significant technical barriers; agricultural access: pesticide residuesDeveloping countries: NAMA significant technical barriers; agricultural access: pesticide residues

Implementation challenges Structure of industryStructure of industry –EU example only 2% of enterprises large companies (> 500 employees) –59 % micro ( < 10 employees ) Limited number of countries in process of implementationLimited number of countries in process of implementation Non legally binding instrument, national decision, no agreed mutual recognitionNon legally binding instrument, national decision, no agreed mutual recognition Current progress suggests a transitional period will be necessaryCurrent progress suggests a transitional period will be necessary

Role of SAICM Strategic international approach –efforts need to be accelerated to implement globally so that it does not become a barrier to trade The extent to which SAICM Quick Start Programme could support this objective should be considered