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GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government

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In classification, take <strong>the</strong> following points into account.<br />

* Regarding all assessment documents in List 1, be sure to search a description relating to<br />

<strong>the</strong> substance.<br />

* Unless a description that definitely denies hazards or recognizes extremely low hazards<br />

is available in List 1, <strong>the</strong> determination of “Not classified” should be per<strong>for</strong>med<br />

carefully. If <strong>the</strong>re is any question, a given substance should ra<strong>the</strong>r be classified in<br />

“<strong>Classification</strong> not possible” due to insufficient in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> judgment.<br />

B) Key points <strong>for</strong> classification<br />

Taking into account that when <strong>the</strong>re is any difference between tested animal and humans<br />

regarding administration methods or action mechanisms, <strong>the</strong> results of <strong>the</strong> animal tests lose<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir weight as evidence. For example, if <strong>the</strong> action mechanism of a substance is different in<br />

humans and tested animals and if it is clearly proved that <strong>the</strong> hazard caused by <strong>the</strong> substance<br />

is not manifested in humans, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> substance should not be classified in this category,<br />

even if reproductive hazards are manifested in <strong>the</strong> tested animals.<br />

When a test material indicates toxicity in <strong>the</strong> bodies of mo<strong>the</strong>rs among <strong>the</strong> tested animal,<br />

<strong>the</strong> test material can sometimes be observed as if it indicated reproductive toxicity.<br />

Accordingly, when evidence of reproductive toxicity is secondary non-specific effects<br />

caused by o<strong>the</strong>r toxic actions, <strong>the</strong> evidence should not be used <strong>for</strong> classification. The same<br />

shall apply <strong>for</strong> embryos and fetuses.<br />

C) General considerations<br />

1) Reproductive Toxicity<br />

<strong>GHS</strong> defines reproductive toxicity as toxic effects on sexual function and fertility in<br />

adult males and females, as well as on development of offspring.<br />

2) Adverse effects on sexual function and fertility<br />

Any effect by chemicals that could interfere with sexual function and fertility. This<br />

includes alterations to <strong>the</strong> female and male reproductive organs, adverse effects on onset<br />

of puberty, gamete reproduction and transport, reproductive cycle normality, sexual<br />

behaviour, fertility, parturition, or pregnancy outcomes, premature reproductive<br />

senescence, or modifications in o<strong>the</strong>r normal reproductive functions.<br />

3) A dverse effects on development of <strong>the</strong> offspring<br />

In its widest sense, developmental toxicity includes any effects which interferes with<br />

normal development of <strong>the</strong> conceptus, fetus, and born children. However, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> purpose<br />

of classification, <strong>the</strong> developmental toxicity is limited to adverse effects essentially<br />

induced during pregnancy or as a result of parental exposure.<br />

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