GHS Stocktaking Workshop for Southeast, East, and Central Asia ...

Table of ContentsWorkshop Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1Opening Statements .............................................................................................................................. 5Session 1: Introductory Presentations ................................................................................................... 9Session 2: Status of GHS Implementation in Southeast, East and Central Asia .................................. 11Session 3: Linkages between the GHS and International Chemicals Conventions .............................. 15Session 4: Needs and Role of the Health Sector in GHS Implementation ........................................... 17Session 5: The Role of Industry, and Public Interest and Labour Organizations in GHSImplementation ................................................................................................................................... 19Session 6: Challenges and Opportunities of GHS Implementation ..................................................... 23Session 7: Results of Working Group Discussions and Workshop Conclusions ................................... 25Annex 1: Workshop Agenda ................................................................................................................ 35Annex 2: List of Participants ................................................................................................................ 39

Workshop SummaryThe workshop involved120 participants from 20regional countries.The “GHS Stocktaking Workshop for Southeast, East, and Central Asia” washeld 15‐17 September 2010 in Beijing, PR China. It was organized throughthe collaboration of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT) of China, UNITAR, ILO and WHO, with financial support from theGovernment of Switzerland, the Government of Germany, and the EuropeanUnion, as well as contributions from AICM and Sinochem. The eventinvolved about 120 participants from 20 countries, representing governmentdelegates from countries of Southeast, East and Central Asia, relevantindustry and public interest groups (including labour organizations andNGOs), IGOs, research bodies, and bilateral and multilateral developmentcooperation agencies. 1The main goal of the workshop was to bring together key representativesfrom governments, business and industry, and public interest and labourorganizations to discuss GHS implementation and capacity needs. Specificobjectives of the workshop included, inter alia:• to take stock of the status of GHS implementation in Southeast,East and Central Asia;• to share experience and approaches to GHS implementation;• to explore areas for collaboration and training;• to ensure that health services are informed about GHS;• to examine existing institutions and initiatives relevant for GHS implementation;and• to develop joint and shared approaches to capacity building at thenational and regional levels.The workshop providedlatest information regardingthe GHS and onthe current state of implementationin the region.The first part of the workshop provided the latest information regarding theGHS, as well as background on the current state of implementation in theregion and the role of stakeholders. The second part was focused on thechallenges of GHS implementation and reviewed the linkages between theGHS and international chemicals conventions. The third part of the workshop(undertaken mainly in working groups) addressed areas of collaboration– both nationally and regionally ‐ and reviewed the current challengesto GHS implementation, the steps that should be taken to address the challenges,and the future issues that will be faced. 21 The list of participants may be found in Annex 2.2 The workshop agenda may be found in Annex 1.1

During the three days, participants considered GHS implementation issuesrelated to technical aspects, legal considerations, implementation processissues, and regional communication and information sharing needs. Recommendationsand outcomes stemming from the discussions included, interalia, the need to communicate the results of GHS classifications (andconsider the need for a harmonized regional or international list of classifiedchemicals), share and coordinate implementation approaches (e.g. relatedto transition periods and implementation time‐frames), strengthenregional and inter‐regional information exchange and collaboration, andincrease training and capacity‐building activities (targeting SMEs in particular)nationally and regionally.All materials related to the workshop may be accessed at:http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/events/asia‐stocktaking‐workshop.2

Why is the GHS Important?An important aspect of protecting human health and the environment from potentiallytoxic chemicals is the development of national systems that ensure thatchemicals are properly classified and labelled and that safety data sheets aremade available, in particular in the workplace. These communication tools provideworkers, consumers and the public with important information about thehazards of chemicals (hazard communication) and thus help to trigger precautionaryprotective behaviour. For this to be effective, messages must be comprehensibleand accompanied by appropriate supporting measures. The GloballyHarmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally‐agreedtool for chemical classification and hazard communication.Countries around the world are using the GHS to develop national chemical hazardcommunication systems where those infrastructures are weak or lacking, andwill need to align existing regulations and procedures with the provisions of GHS.Additionally, implementation of the GHS may require strengthening, updating orestablishing appropriate national legislation. The GHS is also compatible with otherinternational instruments such as the ILO Chemicals Convention 170, the Rotterdam,Basel and Stockholm Conventions, as well as the Strategic Approach toInternational Chemicals Management (SAICM).GHS is also included as a SAICM work area in the Global Plan of Action, including 8distinct activities. In particular, SAICM GPA activity #250 states “Make availablesufficient financial and technical resources to support national and regional GHScapacity‐building projects in developing countries and countries with economiesin transition.” Participants at the International Conference on Chemicals Management(ICCM) have stressed the importance of training and capacity buildingfor implementing the GHS as part of SAICM, indicating further international recognitionof the importance of countries and regions moving forward to includeGHS capacity building and implementation into overall chemicals managementstrategies and national SAICM implementation programmes. The GHS is an importanttool that can contribute to achieving sustainable development and the MillenniumDevelopment Goals (MDGs) and facilitates the implementation of multilateralenvironmental agreements (MEAs).3

Opening StatementsThe inaugural session of the workshop was moderated by Mr. Yuan Longhua,Deputy Director‐General at the Department of Raw Materials Industry, Ministryof Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China.This workshop constitutesa very significantopportunity forenhancing nationalcapacities on GHSimplementation inthe countries of theregion.Switzerland appreciatesChina’s willingnessto shareexperiences withcountries from Asiaand undertake activitiesas part of thisprocess.The workshop was opened by Mr. Chen Yanhai, Director General at the Ministryof Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, who also delivered thekeynote address of the workshop. In his address he welcomed the participantson behalf of MIIT and the Honorable Minister of MIIT, Mr. LI Yizhong. He addedthat this workshop constituted a very significant opportunity for enhancing nationalcapacities on GHS implementation in the countries of the region. Mr.Chen expressed his gratitude to UNITAR and ILO for planning and organizing theworkshop, and acknowledged the financial support of the European Union, theGovernments of Switzerland and Germany, Sinochem Corporation, and the Associationof International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM), as well as the logisticalarrangements provided by the China National Chemical Economic TechnicalDevelopment Center. He noted the importance of a harmonized system of classificationand labelling which enhances international cooperation, constituting aconsensus shared by all of the international community. He added that the ChineseGovernment has always paid great attention to environmental protection,people’s health and safety, and sustainable development and that it activelysupports the GHS. Furthermore, he said that China is one of the members of theSubcommittee of Experts on the GHS (SCEGHS) and since they joined theSCEGHS, many relevant departments and organizations have actively promotedGHS implementation in China. However, much progress still needs to take placeto reach full implementation of the GHS, in particular reviewing or adjustingcurrent laws, regulations and standards related to work safety, occupationalhazards, environmental protection, and also to improving the data systems andbasic research on chemical hazards. In conclusion, he expressed his certitudethat the workshop will generate new ideas and results, which will play a veryimportant role in promoting the implementation of GHS in the region. He reaffirmedhis gratitude to UNITAR, ILO, WHO, the donors, the speakers and allthe participants, wishing them all a successful workshop.Mr. Christoph Lang, First Secretary at the Embassy of Switzerland in China,thanked China and UNITAR/ILO for the excellent preparation of the workshop.He expressed the appreciation of his Government to see China committed to aleadership role in the further development and implementation of the GHS atthe regional level. He added that Switzerland appreciates China’s willingness toshare its experiences with countries from Asia and to undertake activities aspart of this process. He said that the sustainable management of chemicals is akey priority for Switzerland, not only at the national level, but also internationally,stressing that Switzerland is host to the main international institutions andconventions for chemicals and waste management, such as the secretariats ofthe Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, UNEP Chemicals, the SAICMSecretariat, UNITAR and WHO. He added that chemicals are crucial for our dailylife and for sustainable development. Therefore, international cooperation is5

important and setting an international standard for sound chemical classificationand hazard communication can act as a show‐case for such cooperation. Hesaid that Switzerland is convinced that the multilateral approach taken by theGHS is the most effective and most efficient and this is why Switzerland is committedto its implementation. He concluded by wishing a constructive and successfulworkshop to all participants and saying that it would be a significant stepforward towards the common goal of international cooperation.The EU has been oneof the main donorsfor GHS implementationin the region.Germany welcomesworldwide, consistentimplementationof the GHS.Mr. Joao Santos, First Secretary of the Delegation of the European Union in China,noted the importance of the initiative of UNITAR/ILO to hold this workshopin China as part of a project to strengthen capacity building at the national andregional levels to implement the GHS in Asia, undertaken with financial supportfrom the EU. He added that the EU has been one of the main donors for GHSimplementation in the region and provided an overview of the situation in theEU regarding GHS implementation and explained, inter alia, the Regulation onthe Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP) andthe REACH Regulation. He then highlighted the importance of the global tradein chemicals which is growing very strongly, with the EU and Asia being leadingexporters and importers. The removal of non‐tariff trade barriers is one aspectof GHS and CLP, but they also improve the protection of workers, consumersand the environment. Mr. Santos concluded by saying that the EU was proud tosponsor this initiative and wished the participants a productive and interestingworkshop.Ms. Cordula Geintz, Second Secretary at the German Embassy, said in her openingremarks that Germany is thankful to the Government of China for the organizationof this important event and that it was a pleasure for the German Governmentto be one of the international supporters. She explained that thechemicals industry has always been a key driver for economic success in Germanyand that the country has learned from the public debate in the 1970sabout environmental pollution and hazardous incidents how to move forwardwith the sound management of chemicals. She said that her Governmentstrongly believes that sound chemicals management is a prerequisite, not onlyfor a safe and sustainable manufacturing and use of chemicals and chemicalbasedproducts but also in order to protect human health and the environment.She stated that the German Government welcomes the worldwide consistentimplementation of the GHS and are glad to support this workshop as a contributionto the WSSD Global Partnership for Capacity Building to Implement theGHS. She concluded by wishing all participants a successful workshop.Dr. Michael O’Leary, WHO Representative in China, expressed his pleasure toprovide the opening remarks to this workshop on behalf of WHO. He explainedthat chemical products are widely used in almost all societies and bring manybenefits to humankind, but can cause harm to health and the environment ifused incorrectly. This risk can be reduced by giving people clear informationabout how to use chemical products safely and that information needs to becommunicated to the user in a clear and unambiguous way. WHO considersthat the GHS is an important measure for protecting the health of everyonewho uses chemical products, whether they are workers (including health work‐6

WHO is contributingto implementationof the GHS in anumber of ways.Successful GHS implementationcancontribute to broadersustainable developmentgoals.ers) or consumers, and that WHO is contributing to implementation of the GHSin a number of ways (e.g. UN SCEGHS, the International Chemical Safety Cards,and the most recent edition of the WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticidesby Hazard). He added that this workshop is the opportunity to share experiencesand expressed the wish that representatives from countries that havenot yet implemented the GHS take encouragement from the discussions tomove ahead. He concluded by thanking UNITAR, ILO and MIIT for organizing theworkshop, and also the Governments of Germany and Switzerland, and the EuropeanUnion, for their financial support.On behalf of the UNITAR/ILO Global GHS Capacity Building Programme, Ms.Anne Herbert, Director of the ILO Regional Office for China and Mongolia, expressedthe appreciation of the two organizations for the long‐standing associationfor chemicals management with the Government of China. She alsothanked the participants for taking part in the workshop, which is a contributionto the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) Global Partnershipfor Capacity Building to Implement the GHS and building upon the recommendationsmade at the 2007 regional conference held in Jakarta. She acknowledgedthe support of the Governments of Switzerland and Germany, the EuropeanUnion, and the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers(AICM) for financing this Workshop, and the participation of other partners includingthe WHO. She added that successful GHS implementation can contributeto broader sustainable development goals and to help reach the MillenniumDevelopment Goals (MDGs). Ms. Herbert added that the three day workshopconstituted the opportunity to share experiences, analyze progress, andaddress next steps for GHS implementation both nationally and regionally. Sheconcluded by wishing all participants a successful workshop.7

Session 1: Introductory PresentationsThis session, which provided information related to the workshop and latestGHS developments, was moderated by Mr. Pavan Baichoo, Technical Officer,ILO. 3The workshop is partof a new regionalproject supported bythe EU during 2010‐2012.Implementationprogress/plans invarious countriesand regions,including the EU,New Zealand,Australia and theU.S.A, werereviewed.Mr. Jonathan Krueger, UNITAR Senior Specialist, provided an introduction to theworkshop, explaining that it was part of a new regional project supported bythe European Union during 2010‐2012. He reviewed the organizational arrangementsfor the workshop and acknowledged the financial support of theGovernments of Switzerland and Germany, the European Union, AICM and SinoChem.The workshop involves approximately 120 participants from 20 countriesin Southeast, East and Central Asia, representing governments, relevantindustry and public interest groups (including labour organizations and NGOs),IGOs, and research bodies. His presentation outlined the workshop objectives,which consisted, inter alia, to share experiences and approaches to GHS implementation;explore areas for collaboration and training; ensure that health servicesare informed about the GHS; examine existing institutions and initiativesrelevant for GHS implementation; and develop joint and shared approaches tocapacity building at the national and regional levels.An update on the latest developments regarding the GHS was given by Dr. PeterDawson, Principal Scientist, Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA)of New Zealand. His presentation reviewed implementation progress/plans invarious countries and regions, including the EU, New Zealand, Australia and theUnited States. He explained the “building block approach” and the differentlevels of implementation and what countries are implementing using thebuilding block approach. He presented international activities, including the UNSCEGHS, its members and observer countries and organizations. Regardingtechnical developments in the GHS, he explained the different versions of thePurple Book and reviewed the updates from Rev.2 to Rev.3, especially regardingthe classification criteria and labelling. He concluded by presenting thebiennium workplan of the SCEGHS (2009‐2010), stressing the differentimplementation issues that were being addressed.Ms. Mehdia Siari, UNITAR Training Associate, provided an overview of UNITARand the Chemicals and Waste Management Programme, noting that this workshopwas the 8 th in a series of regional and sub‐regional GHS workshops coordinatedand supported through the UNITAR/ILO Global GHS Capacity BuildingProgramme. She explained the different components of the Programme, as wellas the WSSD Global Partnership for GHS Capacity Building initiated by UNITAR,ILO and OECD in 2002. Her presentation focused on UNITAR/ILO work to supportdeveloping and transition countries to build capacities for GHS implemen‐3 All presentations made during the workshop are available at: http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/events/asia‐stocktakingworkshop/presentations.9

UNITAR/ILO engagein activities at theglobal, regional andnational levels, anddevelop guidance,awareness raisingand training materialsfor GHS implementation.GHS information is akey element insound chemicalsmanagement.tation, engage in activities at the global, regional and national levels, and developguidance, awareness raising and training materials for GHS implementation.She presented the past and current projects conducted by UNITAR/ILO aroundthe world and summarized the activities of the second phase of the GHS projectin four ASEAN countries, as well as China. She explained the UNITAR/ILO projectmethodology, which includes, inter alia, GHS training and awareness raisingworkshops, national situation and gap analyses, and the development of nationalGHS implementation strategies. She concluded by outlining the resourcesprovided by the UNITAR/ILO Programme, stressing the importance of strengtheningcapacities for effective GHS implementation.The final presentation in this session was given by Dr. Reiner Arndt, UNITAR SeniorAdvisor, who provided a background on international chemicals conventionsand sound chemicals management. He also gave an overview of the StrategicApproach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), stressing itsGlobal Plan of Action which includes 273 activities covering the full life cycle ofchemicals from production to waste. He then gave an overview of GHS benefitsand explained the use of GHS information as a key element in sound managementof chemicals. Under this point, Dr. Arndt reviewed the priorities, scopeand responsibilities of sound chemicals management, stressing the role of thedifferent actors involved. He listed some examples of general chemicals legislation,including for workers (e.g. ILO 170) that is also related to the GHS. He concludedby providing some examples of sound chemicals management, especiallywithin the EU.During the discussion session, questions were raised by participants related tothe definitions used in the GHS and the fact that classification results can bedifferent from one country to another. Some participants were concernedabout whether the UN SCEGHS will issue a single list of classified chemicals inthe future. UNITAR responded that sometimes different data leads to differentclassifications and that the interpretation of data can also differ. It was suggestedto have the correct data with the adequate interpretation to minimizethis problem. The elaboration of a single list could be a solution and is currentlybeing considered by the SCEGHS, but from the experience in the EU in establishingthis kind of list, it can be difficult and time consuming. The representative ofConsumers International said that labels should be comprehensive to all andasked if they should not be specified to each country, adding that the structureof the chemicals industry can be a challenge, in particular for SMEs. Dr. Arndtexplained that all chemical producers have the obligation to label and that industryassociations and governments should support SMEs, adding that trainingis the key to understanding labels.10

Session 2: Status of GHS Implementation in Southeast, East and Central AsiaThis session introduced the results of a study on GHS implementation in theregion and provided an opportunity for countries to provide additional updatesregarding their situation; the session was moderated by Ms. Veronica Chow,Ministry of Manpower, Singapore.Most of the countriessurveyed havea national GHScommittee involvingall relevant ministries.A second regionalsurvey reported thestatus of GHS implementationin China,Central Asiancountries, and Korea.Professor Hiroshi Jonai, Nihon University, Japan, presented the results of a surveyon GHS implementation, conducted in July/August 2010 in collaborationwith GHS focal points in the following countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,and Japan. The survey included questions related to ministries involved inGHS implementation or coordination committees, the current legal status indifferent sectors, transition or phase‐in periods from existing systems to GHS,training and capacity building activities, plans for 2011‐2012, and informationon related activities (e.g. building block approach, international cooperation onGHS implementation, etc). Prof. Jonai explained that most of the countries surveyedhave a national GHS committee involving all relevant ministries but thatso far none of the countries has introduced the GHS in all four related sectors(industry, agriculture, transport, consumers). Six countries (Indonesia, Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) have prepared or considered toimplement the GHS, while it has been partly implemented in Japan (industrialsector). Other observations show that most of the countries have no comprehensivesystem to classify and label chemicals, so the GHS is still new to them.Furthermore, there are some countries implementing regulations on the transportof dangerous goods, but mainly for air and sea transport. In conclusion, henoted that capacity building activities for GHS implementation in the region willrequire human resources and budgetary support to raise awareness on the GHSin all sectors. He observed that in some countries there is no GHS focal pointand he urged participants to consider this workshop as a good opportunity tocreate networks for communication.The second presentation was made by Professor Jaewook Choi, Director of theInstitute for Occupational & Environmental Health at Korea University, with thefindings of the second part of the regional survey on the status of GHS implementationin China, Central Asian countries, and Korea. In Korea, interviewswere conducted by a GHS expert with the relevant government departmentssuch as Ministries of Labour and Environment. Regarding the status of GHS forChina and counties in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,and Uzbekistan), the websites of relevant Ministries and Agencies ofeach county as well as some websites of international bodies (e.g., APEC, UN‐ECE, WSSD) were used as the principal resource. In addition he gave some figureson the comparison of GHS classification results in Korea, Japan and the EU.He concluded by listing some of the challenges ahead in the implementation ofthe GHS.11

Dr. Peter Dawson, ERMA New Zealand, presented the experience with GHS implementationin New Zealand, done through the HSNO Act which regulates allhazardous substances in all sectors (except transport). He reviewed the relevantregulations under the Act, noting that its revision will clarify how HSNO codesequate to GHS categories. He discussed issues related to implementation, especiallyfor classification and hazard communication (such as the shortage of expertsand the issue of hazard based versus risk based labelling), and reviewedthe next steps that New Zealand will take for GHS implementation.The following presentations were made by five countries undertaking a capacitybuilding project to implement the GHS, with the assistance of UNITAR/ILO andthe financial support of the EU. The presentations consisted of a brief overviewof the challenges facing the GHS implementation in each country, the lessonslearnt from such experiences, and the future key issues to be faced.In Indonesia, a newregulation concerningthe GHS waspublished in September2009.Malaysia noted thatASEAN countriesmust share experiences,knowledgeand information.Mr. Eko Pratomo, Ministry of Industry of Indonesia, explained that a new regulationconcerning the GHS had been published in September 2009. The transitionperiod for the new SDS format in accordance with the GHS will be September2010 for single substances and December 2013 for mixtures and the Federationof the Indonesian Chemical Industry (FIKI) is assigned as the “Help‐Desk”for GHS implementation. He reviewed the results of the first GHS capacity buildingproject in Indonesia, undertaken with the assistance of UNITAR\ILO between2005 and 2007, as well as the main activities of the new project to beimplemented in 2010‐2012. Mr. Pratomo gave an overview of the implementationobjectives in his country and the roles and responsibilities of the differentagencies. He explained the procedures used, including an inter‐ministerial team,promoting the GHS in the provinces, and the national workplan for GHS implementationin Indonesia.Ms. Mui Huei Gan, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, presentedthe challenges facing GHS implementation for government, industry andNGOs including a lack of expertise and experienced classifiers and translators.There is also lack of coordination between the different ministries and lowawareness among industry (especially SMEs) and NGOs. She added that researchersand academia are supporting capacity building for GHS implementationand that training programmes and a database for information sharing willbe established. At the regional level, ASEAN countries must share experiences,knowledge and information. She explained that GHS is considered by the governmentto be beneficial to the country (e.g. for Malaysia’s competitiveness intrade, human well being and environmental health) and that the country will beinnovative and creative in implementing the GHS, even with limited resources.She acknowledged the generous support of countries and organizations (e.g.AOTS, UNITAR\ILO, WHO, APEC, etc.) and said that GHS implementation is complex,requiring strong commitment to ensure continuity and sustainability. Regardingfuture key issues for GHS implementation in Malaysia, she said that differentgovernment authorities are governed by different legislations and internationalguidelines in the control of chemical substances and thus different sectorsmay have different timelines for implementation.12

The Philippines haslearned that collaborationamong allstakeholders isneeded for successfulGHS implementation.Thailand translatedthe Purple Book andsignal words andhazard statementsfor labelling in toThai.Ms. Angelita Arcellana, Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines,summarized the main challenges as a lack of awareness and knowledge ofstakeholders and the hazards of chemicals; a lack of resources and technicalexpertise of government in GHS classification and labeling; a lack of resourcesfor SMEs to comply with GHS; a lack of specific legislation which can cover thefour sectors of GHS; a lack of training for stakeholders; and a lack of informationand educational campaigns on the GHS. However, she said that the selection ofthe Philippines by UNITAR as one of the pilot countries in ASEAN for its GHStraining and capacity building in 2005 paved the way for GHS implementationinitiatives. The country has learned that collaboration among all stakeholders(government, industry, and civil society) is needed for successful GHS implementation.The comprehensibility testing conducted during the first GHSproject emphasized the need for awareness raising and capacity building of allstakeholders to improve the understanding of GHS‐based hazard communicationtools. A national GHS implementation plan was developed indicating theactivities to be undertaken, the responsible or concerned government agency,industry, or civil society group, the resources needed and the timetable for effectiveimplementation. In conclusion, she listed the key future issues for GHSimplementation including harmonization at the international level for agriculturalinputs such as pesticides; the use of the building block approach and cutoffvalue/concentration limits; the development of a database with an updatedpriority list of industrial chemicals, consumer chemical products and pesticides;and determining a source of funding for continuous awareness raising and capacitybuilding.Ms. Aurus Kongphanich, Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health ofThailand, outlined the lead agencies for each sector of the GHS and their respectiveroles. She explained the roles and responsibilities of the interministerialcoordination mechanism and its respective committees. She summarizedsome of the achievements of these committees (including the HazardousSubstance Committee ‐ Subcommittee on GHS), including the translation ofPurple Book and the standardization of signal words and hazard statements forlabelling in Thai. The National Coordinating Committee on Chemical Safety ‐Policy and Plan Subcommittee contributed, inter alia, to enhancing GHS awarenessand the identification of GHS as a priority (and integrated into the 3 rd NationalMaster Plan for Chemical Management). She explained Thailand’s NationalStrategic Map for GHS Implementation (2007‐2011), outlining the differentaspects of the strategy (administrative, legal, etc). The Ministry of Industryand the Ministry of Public Health are currently considering issuing ministerialnotifications on GHS application of hazardous substances for industrial and consumerproduct sectors, respectively. Regarding the transition period, she informedthat the proposed period is 1 year for substances and 5 years for mixturesand products (regulated under Hazardous Substance Act). She concludedby listing some of the GHS training activities at the government level, as well asfor the private sector and labor and civil society organizations.13

Session 3: Linkages between the GHS and InternationalChemicals ConventionsThe objective of this session was to explain the linkages between the GHS andthe main international chemicals and waste management conventions. The sessionwas chaired by Mr. Tarcisio Hardman Reis, Programme Officer at the Secretariatof the Rotterdam Convention.The GHS is linked tochemicals conventionssuch as Basel,Rotterdam, Stockholmand ILO 170.GHS implementationwithin an integratedchemicals managementprogrammecan lead to moreeffective nationaland global governanceof chemicals.Dr. Reiner Arndt, UNITAR, reviewed the linkages between the “GHS and theRotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, and ILO Chemicals Convention 170”.For each of the three conventions, he listed the articles and paragraphs thatrelate to the GHS (e.g. requirements for classification, labelling, safety datasheets, or hazard information provisions) and gave examples related to GHSimplementation under the conventions. Finally, he reviewed the ILO ChemicalsControl Kit designed for SMEs in (developing) countries.Dr. Peter Peterson, UNITAR, presented the linkages between the GHS and theBasel Convention on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes andtheir Disposal. Some of the opportunities for collaboration between GHS andthe Basel Convention include improving capacities for managing both chemicalsand hazardous wastes using one systematic method; establishing partnershipsinvolving all stakeholders in developing regulatory policies for chemicals andwaste; and enabling greater consistency in international treaties and nationalregulatory requirements covering the entire product chain (which can contributeto strengthening global principles for the sound management of chemicalsand waste thus protecting human health and environment). He concluded thatmore research is required to strengthen the framework for application of theGHS to the classification of wastes.An overview of the relationship between the GHS, international chemicals management,sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) and was also given by Dr. Peterson. He explained the “mainstreaming”principle, which results, inter alia, in the inclusion of chemicals in national andsector development strategies thereby assisting to achieve the MDGs and advancenational development policies. He reviewed each of the eight MDGs toexplain the impact and importance of sound chemicals management helping toreach their objectives. The GHS is a valuable tool to help achieve some of therecommendations, such as in MDG #7 related to “ensuring environmental sustainability”.In conclusion, he said that the GHS hazard classification system,communication and educational component, pictograms and precautionarystatements are major drivers of chemical safety ‐ the GHS within an integratedchemicals management programme can lead to more effective national andglobal governance of chemicals throughout their lifecycles and, in coordinationwith international chemicals agreements, provides an essential component ofprocedures for achieving sustainable development.15

Session 4: Needs and Role of the Health Sector in GHS ImplementationThis session was dedicated to considering the needs and role of the health sectorin GHS implementation. The session was chaired by Ms. Aurus Kongphanichfrom the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health of Thailand,and featured presentations on the GHS and public health and control banding(the international chemical control kit).The health sector isboth a user of GHSinformation and cancontribute to GHSimplementation.Ms. Joanna Tempowski, Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO), explainedthe importance of the health sector in GHS implementation. She pointed outthat chemical exposures cause the loss of 7.2 million years of healthy life perannum and efforts to prevent and mitigate exposure can, therefore, make importantcontributions to reducing the disease burden. She reviewed the GHSkey components and highlighted the health‐related information found on labelsand the safety data sheets (SDS). She explained that the health sector was botha user of GHS information and could contribute to GHS implementation. Healthworkers are users of GHS information in two ways. Since they themselves use arange of chemical products (e.g. disinfectants and sterilants), the hazard andprecautionary information provided under GHS is important for self‐protection.In addition, health workers need to treat people exposed to chemicals and forthis the availability of information on ingredients, hazards and first aid was essential.She added that the health sector is a source of data on exposures andcan identify when there might be a need to modify implementation. For example,how exposures occur, what are the toxic effects – these need to be adequatelyreflected. During her presentation, Ms Tempowski also stressed theimportance of poisons centres in maintaining product databases, centralizingcollection of data about human exposures and acting as centre of expertiseabout toxic effects of chemicals and treatment of exposure. She then outlinedthe WHO support for GHS implementation, and described the WHO RecommendedClassification of Pesticides by Hazard and the International ChemicalSafety Cards (ICSCs), both of which include GHS classifications. In conclusion,Ms Tempowski said that chemical products bring benefits but may also harmhuman health; the GHS provides a tool to protect health by informing usersabout hazards. GHS information is an important resource for the health sectorand vice‐versa and therefore the health sector should be included in nationaldiscussions about GHS implementation.The second presentation was made by Mr. Pavan Baichoo, Technical Officer atthe International Labour Organization (ILO), regarding “control banding” andthe International Chemicals Control Toolkit. He explained that there are manychemical hazards in the workplace and that employers need guidance on howto protect workers; however, the availability of technical expertise and monitoringequipment may be limited. To address these challenges, “control banding” –an occupational risk assessment and risk management instrument – was developedby occupational hygienists and toxicologists. It can be used without onsitetechnical experts and expensive exposure measurements and is suitable forsmall and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). He explained that control banding17

The InternationalChemicals ControlToolkit is designedfor SMEs in developingcountries withthe aim of providingsimple and practicalmeans to preventand reduce risks ofchemicals.has three elements (hazard, risk of exposure and control measures) and is called“control banding” because these are grouped into bands. In addition, the InternationalChemicals Control Toolkit is designed for SMEs in developing countrieswith the aim of providing simple and practical means to prevent and reducerisks of chemicals. He explained the five stages of toolkit operation, hazard classification,and the selection of control approaches. He provided the participantssome links on the subject, including the link to the website of the “Programmeon Safety and Health at Work and the Environment Safety” of ILO which providesfull details on the International Chemical Control Toolkit.During the discussion, a number of issues were raised by participants. In relationto the WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard, this is aclassification of pesticide chemicals rather than formulated products, and isbased largely on acute toxicity. The GHS classifications are also those for acutetoxicity. It was suggested that users of pesticides that were potentially carcinogenicor reproductive toxicants might be misled by a low hazard classificationbased on acute toxicity. Ms Tempowski stated that, in fact, where data wereavailable about longer term hazards such as carcinogenicity, this was taken intoaccount in the classification (so that a pesticide with a low acute toxicity wouldhave a higher classification (1a) if it was also carcinogenic).18

Session 5: The Role of Industry, and Public Interest and Labour Organizationsin GHS ImplementationThis session provided the opportunity for representatives of industry bodies andpublic interest and labour organizations to provide information about GHS implementationfrom their perspectives. The session was moderated by Mr. JonathanKrueger, UNITAR.More still needs tobe done to helpSMEs engage in GHSimplementation.The “building blockapproach” allowsthe selection of hazardclasses andcategories to designa label that combinesappropriatehazard and riskcommunication.AICM has been dedicatedto the promotionand implementationof the GHS inChina by providingtechnical advice.Ms. Hui Hua Wang, Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC), reviewed theimportance of the chemical industry in Singapore and explained the GHS taskforce in Singapore. She highlighted Singapore’s road map for GHS implementation,with activities planned until the end of 2013. She explained that the GHS isseen as an obligation by industry, and that knowledge and awareness withingovernment needs further enhancement, especially for policy makers. Additionally,while existing preparation and training for the GHS are currently workingwell, more still needs to be done to help SMEs engage in GHS implementation.In conclusion, she noted that there remains a lack of expertise and competentpersons – both in industry and government – related to classification, SDS,and labels and she expressed the wish to see clearer guidance regarding thetransition from old to new labelling requirements.Mr. Siang‐Hee Tan, Croplife Asia, provided a background on agricultural chemicalsand explained current labelling requirements, noting that use of the “buildingblock approach” is essential to prevent the hazard‐based approach of theGHS from undermining the risk based instructions provided on labels. The“building block approach” allows the selection of hazard classes and categoriesto design a label that combines appropriate hazard and risk communication. Itcan also help to avoid overloading labels with contradictory messages. He saidthat while the GHS provides an opportunity for globally harmonized hazardcommunication, pesticide labels remain the primary communication tool for thefarmer. He added that for safe and effective handling, the messages on healthand safety should be clear and transparent. In conclusion he said that the GHScould be a positive step forward in globalization of regulations but that it shouldnot undermine the extensive risk assessment process by which agriculturalchemicals are already regulated (both hazards and risks need to be evaluatedand communicated clearly and appropriately to the user) and that appropriatetransition arrangements are essential to avoid market disruption.Ms. Christina Liu, Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM),remarked that since 2002, AICM has been dedicated to the promotion and implementationof the GHS in China by providing technical advice to the developmentof regulations and standards and bringing the best international practice.AICM has advocated for reasonable transition period for substances and mixtureshad provided input to the development of the Chinese national standardsregarding GHS, including GB 15258 (General rules for preparation of precautionarylabel for chemicals), GB 13690 (General rules for classification and hazardcommunication of chemicals), and GB/T 16483 (Safety data sheet for chemicalproducts content and order of sections). To conclude, she made some addition‐19

al suggestions on behalf of AICM, including, inter alia, the importance of havinggreater harmonization of the regulations and standards in China, the need for areasonable transition period for mixtures, and that Chinese standards be updatedtimely way and harmonized with changes to the GHS.The experience ofJapan could act as areference for thosecountries still planningto introducethe GHS.It is important forworkers to know thehazards specific tochemicals in use, aswell as have informationabout thespecific protectivemeasures requiredto avoid adverseeffects that might becaused.A survey of consumersorganizationsshowed that there issignificant demandfor GHS capacitybuilding at the regional,sub‐regionaland national levels.Mr. Masahiko Hanzawa, Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA), summarizedthe situation of GHS implementation in Japan, including the timeframe forimplementation and the results of the classification of substances. He explainedthat JCIA have been actively participating, including in relation to legal issues(such as strengthening information infrastructure and undertaking educationbefore enforcement of the law and setting a transition period to allow time forthis preparation), as well as at the level of cooperation between stakeholders(such as the adjustment of enforcement periods and the specification of controlledsubstances between related regulations by competent authorities, includingthe important role of industry associations). Regarding future key issuesfor GHS implementation in Japan, he highlighted the differences between enterprisesconcerning their ability to adapt to the GHS, the necessity to strengthensupport for SMEs, and the issue of differences in classification. In conclusion,he hoped that the experience of Japan could act as a reference for thosecountries still planning to introduce the GHS.Mr. Yustinus Bukit Martyr, Chemical, Energy, Mines, Oil & Gas and GeneralWorkers Union (FSP‐KEP), provided the perspective of labour organizations highlightingthe importance for workers to know the hazards specific to chemicalsin use, as well as information about the specific protective measures required toavoid adverse effects that might be caused by those hazards. He affirmed thebenefits of implementing the GHS and the importance of labels and safety datasheets. He suggested that international organizations (such as ILO, UNITAR)provide training material and chemical safety recommendations, codes andguidelines related to the GHS in particular for the areas of occupational health,safety and prevention and the treatment of poisoning. He suggested that governmentsneed to use legal enforcement to protect workers, especially thosewho handle chemicals and are the most exposed to chemical hazards and addedthat companies should provide training on handling, storing, and transportingchemicals, provide appropriate personal protective equipment and first‐aid facilities,and provide training to treat accidents.Ms. Keya Ghosh, Consumers International‐Kuala Lumpur Office (for Asia Pacific& the Middle East), gave a presentation on the perspective of consumers organizationson GHS implementation. She explained that that manufacturing of bulkchemicals has increased in Asia in the last ten years and that, given the structureof industry in the region, there is a need for sound chemicals managementand implementation of the GHS. A regional survey of consumers organizationsin Asia showed that there is significant demand for GHS capacity building at theregional, sub‐regional and national levels and that there is an urgent need fortraining and human, financial and technical resources. She suggested thatstrengthening existing networks and working groups at different levels shouldbe undertaken by including chemical safety and GHS issues. She concluded byhighlighting the importance of linking regional and international NGO and la‐20

our union networks for GHS information dissemination, access to information,and sharing of experiences with GHS implementation.GHS elements needto be translated into national languagesand NGOs canassist by providinginformation andundertaking awarenesscampaignsabout the GHS.Ms. Muazama Burkhanova, Foundation to Support Civil Initiatives (FSCI)/IPEN,gave a presentation on the “NGO Vision for GHS Implementation”. She statedthat GHS implementation was important as it affects manufacturers, suppliers,transporters and users of chemicals. She provided an update regarding GHS implementationEastern Europe, the Caucasus’ and Central Asia highlighting thatthe GHS was discussed in the context of the Custom Union between Belarus,Kazakhstan and Russia. In Central Asia, countries are still preparing for implementationand many countries are facing problems in implementing the GHS(mainly related to a lack of information on the GHS and its importance, lack ofinformation about GHS labeling elements such as signal words and pictograms,and a lack of timeline for implementation). GHS elements need to be translatedin to national languages and NGOs can assist by providing information and undertakingawareness campaigns about the GHS. NGOs can also work with industryand governments to adapt labels to new regulations and work with allstakeholders to ensure the inclusion of precautionary statements that help toprevent or minimize the adverse effects of hazardous chemicals on humanhealth.During the discussion session, the speakers were asked to answer questions ofparticipants. A representative of the Chinese delegation noted that transportand storage issues were not explicitly addressed in this workshop.21

Session 6: Challenges and Opportunities of GHS ImplementationThis session was dedicated to addressing key challenges and opportunities ofGHS implementation. Participants were requested, in working groups, to reflecton national experiences with GHS implementation across the key sectors fromthe perspective of government, industry, and public interest and labour organisations.Participants divided in to groups to discuss challenges and opportunitiesaround four separate themes.Participants weresuggested to considerthe currenttechnical challengesto GHS implementation.What are possibletransition periodsfor implementationof the GHS and whatare the obligationsfor imported chemicals?What are nationalexperiences withprogress towardsGHS implementation?For each theme, a short “thought starter” presentation, with suggested guidancequestions intended to stimulate discussion, was provided. For theme 1 on“Technical aspects” of GHS implementation, participants were suggested toconsider the current technical challenges to GHS implementation (e.g. differencesin classification results using GHS criteria; application of the ‘buildingblock’ approach; lack of agreed international lists of classified chemicals, etc),what steps needs to be taken by stakeholders (especially government and industry)to overcome these challenges in a coordinated way, and what furthertechnical issues will be faced in the future and how should all stakeholders prepareto address them.The second theme for the working group discussions was related to the “Legalaspects” of GHS implementation. For this theme, participants were invited todiscuss the scope of legislation required, including the areas covered, whichbuilding blocks are used and what are the responsibilities of the different keyactors. In addition, participants were invited to think about how the GHS is regulated,using national experiences as examples. For example, are new lawscreated or were existing laws modified? What are possible transition periodsfor implementation of the GHS and what are the GHS obligations for importedchemicals? How will legal GHS implementation be assured (e.g. by support/guidanceto industry, list(s) of classified substances, awareness raising andtraining, sanctions for violation, etc)?For theme 3 on “Implementation process issues”, participants were invited todiscuss their national experiences with progress towards GHS implementation.Issues that could be considered included: what is the framework for monitoringand evaluation, what resources are available, what is the role of the competentauthorities, the value of having national “road maps” (and what if they are different?),how to use the building blocks, and the role of the different sectors inGHS implementation.23

What regionalcommunication andinformation sharingissues will be facedin the future?For theme 4 on “Regional Communication and Information Sharing” it was suggestedthat participants discuss the current regional communication and informationsharing challenges to GHS implementation (e.g. identification of regionalfocal points; platforms for regional information exchange, etc), what stepscould be taken by stakeholders to overcome these challenges in a coordinatedway (e.g. regional platforms for information exchange, tracking of progress,learning from experiences to date, and planning for the future), and what furtherregional communication and information sharing issues will be faced in thefuture and how should all stakeholders prepare to address them.24

Session 7: Results of Working Group Discussions and Workshop ConclusionsThe last session of the workshop was dedicated to reporting the working groupdiscussions on the four themes (technical aspects, legal issues, implementationissues, and regional communication and information sharing). The session wasmoderated by Professor Mazlin Bin Mokhtar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM), who gave thanks to all participants for their input and to the chairs andrapporteurs of the various working groups. He welcomed the efforts made bythe participants to come up with concrete solutions to challenges and proposeways to move forward with GHS implementation in the region.7.1 Theme 1: Technical aspects for GHS implementationCurrent challengesFor Government:• The process of classification and different sets of data– better guidance is needed on how to interpret or what set ofdata to be used– set up a GHS working group to develop a harmonised list ofchemicals of high concern based on the existing classificationsfrom Japan, Korea and EU• No available list of industrial chemicals (criteria such as high productionvolume, common definitions agreed by countries, carcinogenicity, etc.)– the ASEAN Secretariat or APEC could assist to develop anASEAN list• Use of different building blocks by different countriesFor Industry:– Set up a working group to take into consideration the experienceof countries in implementing GHS– Look into process of GHS implementation– Fixed guidelines would be useful• Laboratory data produced in some countries are not accepted internationally– there is a need for mutual recognition agreement• The issue of confidential business information (CBI) and when it can beused• Does waste need to be harmonized with GHS? There is a need forguidelines to consider it as mixtures or as a separate classification25

– In the long term, consider classification of domestic wastes asindustrial wastes• Consider a legally‐binding instrument and mechanism for implementationin the longer termFor Public interest and labour organizations:• Need for capacity‐building– Training programmes that will lead to standards– Lack of technical experts within the region• Use of dual languages for SDS• Too many precautionary statements– Limited to up to 6 phrases (criteria for prioritization?) in somecountries• Different supplier with different SDS – how to harmonize?Steps to be takenRegarding the steps to be taken by stakeholders to overcome these challengesin a coordinated way, she reported the following:• Need for a close partnership among government and industry• Use of UNITAR guidance documents (e.g. the Companion Guide to thePurple Book, Guidance on how to implement a GHS National Strategy,etc)• Need for train‐the‐trainers approaches• Specialized training for the private sector, consumer products and thehealth sector• Inventory of where resources are in terms of expertise (governmentand industry)• improved access to existing training materials (e.g. UNITAR/ILO)• Use of best practices for implementing GHS• Coordination within and between regions (e.g. ASEAN, APEC)• Clearing‐house for information exchange (UNITAR?)26

• Develop an acceptable database of chemicals (e.g. OECD web Portal)• Develop software to classify mixtures (METI‐Japan) ‐ to be translatedinto English• Government to involve and provide incentives to academia as part ofthe pool of technical expertsIssues for the futureFinally, the recommendation of the working groups regarding the further technicalissues that will be faced in the future and how stakeholders should prepareto address them, she reported the following:• What is the coping mechanism of countries to adopt changes?– Need for countries to observe/discuss before implementing• Nanomaterials/articles– Research, information exchange among countries – APEC scientificgroup• To create an “e‐group” for participants in this meeting to follow up onworkshop recommendations• Ensure regular updates on GHS implementation (e.g. UNECE website)• International organizations need to harmonize GHS within their systems(e.g. FAO, WHO, etc.)• Testing by using alternatives• Seek technical support to improve laboratory tests• Risk communication – “right to know and obligation to inform”.After the summary presentation, the floor was opened for discussion. A representativefrom the Chinese delegation explained that a list for industrial chemicalsis important and that it could better define the GHS. He also stated that forthe classification of substances, the objective is to harmonize but the experienceof countries in the region showed some differences. He supported therecommendation to establish a list of harmonized classified substances in theUN SCEGHS. Other participants suggested setting up a GHS working group underthe Asia‐Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat and/or the ASEANSecretariat, and the idea of an “e‐group” for the participants of the workshopwas also raised. A participant from Japan confirmed that Japan will undertakefurther GHS training in the region. Other participants asked questions related tothe availability of training tools and resources. Jonathan Krueger, UNITAR, en‐27

couraged the member countries in the UN SCEGHS to participate in the discussionsabout establishing a list of classified chemicals and he encouraged theASEAN countries to approach the ASEAN Secretariat regarding a GHS workinggroup (or integrating the GHS in to existing working groups). He confirmed thatUNITAR is finalizing basic and advanced training courses on the GHS that will beavailable in 2011, in addition to the other existing guidance and support documents.UNITAR indicated that it would be willing to assist to establish an “eforum”for participants of the workshop to share information and experienceswith GHS implementation but also encouraged countries to use the UNECE GHSwebsite to access more information and provide regular updates to be publishedon that website. 47.2 Theme 2: Legal aspects for GHS implementationMr. Goh Choo Ta (UKM) presented the results of the working group discussionson theme 2, “legal aspects for GHS implementation”. He noted that it can bedifficult to distinguish between recommendations for government, industry andNGOs, but that most of the recommendations under this theme emphasize therole of government since they are responsible for the legal aspects of GHS implementation.The recommendations made by the working groups for the legal aspects werethe following:• If the GHS is incorporated into existing legislations (either via ministerialnotifications, or administrative orders, etc), the competent authoritymust then ensure that GHS elements are adequately addressed. Thiscan be done by having stakeholder consultation workshops and publiccomments.• Appropriate building blocks should be identified.• Competent authorities should organize awareness raising seminars forthe decision makers. The content of the seminars should cover an introductionto the GHS, why we need the GHS and benefits of GHS implementation(including enhancement of protection of human healthand the environment as well as facilitating chemical trade across borders).• GHS related legislation should cover all hazardous chemicals.• Competent authorities should establish mechanism to strengthen inter‐4 http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/implementation_e.html28

agency collaboration to ensure that all relevant agencies within thecountry are aware of GHS and later to share their knowledge and experiencesthat contribute to the GHS implementation.• Competent authorities should establish mechanisms to incorporate latestversion of the GHS Purple Book into their respective regulations.• Competent authorities should identify appropriate transition periodsfor GHS implementation. While countries are free to determine theirrespective transition periods based on their needs, the decisions aboutthose transition periods should be conveyed to (and if possible, coordinatedwith) other countries and organizations.• GHS training should be part of the GHS‐related regulations to ensurecompetency of the classifiers and users.• Competent authorities should allow “over labeling”.• Competent authorities should establish inspection tools to ensure GHScompliance for which two possible approaches could be to have enforcersthat carry out inspections at company premises or to inspectchemical labels and SDS that are available on the market.In conclusion, Mr. Goh said that enforcement can be a driving force for GHSimplementation. He added that if the awareness of social responsibilities is lacking,then the ‘right to know’ should be complemented by enforcement.During the discussion session, several participants suggested that the approachof updating the Purple Book every two years is confusing because it is not practicalto also update legislation every two years. A participant from Singaporeagreed that those countries implementing the GHS find it difficult to adapt tothe latest versions of GHS because it is very costly and difficult for industry tochange the labels. A participant from Indonesia raised the issue of “overlabelling”where in some cases several pictograms are found in a same product.A participant from the Chinese delegation asked if the GHS could be “upgraded”to be a Convention (such as for POPs). Reiner Arndt, UNITAR, repliedthat is highly unlikely (and perhaps not desirable) to make the GHS in to a legallybinding instrument, as national approaches are needed; however, as discussedin the workshop, there already are links between the existing chemicalsconventions and the GHS.29

7.3 Theme 3: GHS implementation issuesThe results of the discussions on the third theme, “implementation issues”,were presented by Muazama Burkhanova (FSCI/IPEN).Current challenges• The issue of labelling of consumer products• How to implement GHS in countries not yet implementing (e.g. how toobtain the necessary technical expertise)• Linking GHS to mainstreaming and sound chemicals management ingeneral• Lack of regular meetings on GHS• Low awareness among policy‐makers• Need to share updates among different countries.Steps to be taken• Designate a “GHS Champion” in each country• Create a GHS Task Force or Committee, including relevant ministries,industry, academia and civil society• Engage all relevant stakeholders• Develop a national policy of GHS implementation• Develop a Road Map to promoting the GHS (including a gap analysis,development of guidelines, capacity building, awareness raising, etc.)• Compliance assistance ‐ set standards• Develop national/international collaborations – experts group• Develop indicators to show the way forward• Access the resources and time needed for implementation• Engage in comprehensibility testing to gauge the worker’s perception –workers, supervisors and managers level• Capacity‐building and training, including inspection (workplace, marketcontrol), different seminar for workers, industry to provide a ‘help desk’30

Translate the Purple Book (proofread and peer‐reviewed)Issues for the future• Mainstreaming of chemicals• Governments will need to have ownership and accountability• Good coordination will be needed within countries (useful to have focalpoints)• Continued support from international organizations• Need for multinationals to be on‐board –added value• Cooperation with industry and multinationals• Strategies for how to make the GHS a realityDuring the discussion session, participants (especially from East Asia), stressedthe importance of coordination among the different ministries involved in GHSimplementation and the important roles of NGOs. The issue of the GHS PurpleBook only being available in the United Nations official languages was also discussed.Many countries expressed difficulties to find competent translators andthe required funds to translate the Purple Book and other GHS guidance documentsinto local languages. A participant from China provided an overview ofGHS coordination in his country, explaining the role and responsibilities of theinvolved departments.7.4 Theme 4: Regional CommunicationThe summary of the results of discussions under Theme 4 on “regional communication”was provided by Mr. Foon Weng Lian (FOMCA), as the following:Current challenges• Regional information dissemination is not adequately addressed.• Lack of cooperation between all stakeholders and also among regions.• Confidential data in the business is not being disclosed.• The number of GHS experts is insufficient.• Lack of funds to complete implementation strategies.• Commitment from all the stakeholders not consistent.31

Steps to be takenParticipants suggested six tools/approaches to be used for sharing informationat the regional level:• More meetings are needed.• Develop a website which can be accessed by all the sectors.• Use electronic platforms as a forum for providing relevant updates onthe GHS, lists of laboratories which can conduct chemical testing, etc.• Develop case studies of country experience for the educational purposesof other countries.• Exchange GHS implementation tools, such as the software developedby Korea and Japan.• Increase capacity building and awareness of all sectorsIssue for the future• Governments will need to procure data from enterprises and industriesand make it available online (either for free or for a charge).• Where to access more funds?• Train‐the‐trainer programmes (especially for classification and labeling)for all the sectors must be increased.During the discussion session, a participant from China asked about the measuresto be taken to make GHS implementation more effective. Many participantsagreed that the use of electronic media could contribute significantly tothe dissemination of information, in particular for the ASEAN region. A participantfrom Kazakhstan noted that Central Asian countries are not members ofASEAN and therefore a mechanism for collaboration among regions should beconsidered. Participants re‐affirmed the importance of holding regional workshopsand trainings, at which the media should also be engaged. One participantsuggested holding a high‐level regional meeting, involving the head of theASEAN Secretariat, regional offices of ILO, WHO, donors such as the EU, etc.Jonathan Krueger, UNITAR, suggested that countries could get in touch with theASEAN Secretariat to involve them more closely in the national GHS activitiesbut that a second regional workshop was planned by UNITAR/ILO for 2012.Prof. Mokhtar recommended that participants should examine existing platformsand networks to build GHS in to those as well.32

Closing RemarksProf. Mokhtar congratulated the participants for their fruitful efforts during thediscussions and welcomed the progress made since the last regional meeting inJakarta in 2007. He expressed sincere appreciation to the workshop organizersand invited the participants to get in touch with their national competent authoritiesonce back in their respective countries to follow‐up on the implementationof the GHS.Mr. Jonathan Krueger expressed the appreciation of UNITAR/ILO for the supportof MIIT and WHO, as well as the sponsors of the workshop (the EU, Swissand German governments, AICM and Sinochem Corporation) and the China NationalChemical Economic Technical Development Center for providing the logisticalarrangements for the workshop. He thanked all participants for the constructivediscussions and indicated that UNITAR would follow‐up on the recommendationsmade as the region continued to move forward with GHS implementation.The workshop was closed by Ms. Jian Jiang, MIIT, China, who thanked all participantsfor coming to Beijing for the three days to discuss and share experienceswith GHS implementation. She thanked the workshop co‐organizers andsponsors for their commitment to making the meeting a success and invited allparticipants back to Beijing in the future.33

Annex 1: Workshop AgendaTimeSession08.30 RegistrationWednesday, 15 September 201009.00 Welcome and Opening remarks10.00 Coffee BreakModerator: Mr. Yuan Longhua, Deputy Director‐General, Dept. of Raw Materials Industry, MIIT,PR ChinaMr. Chen Yanhai, Director‐General, Dept. of Raw Materials Industry, MIIT, PR ChinaMr. Christoph Lang, First Secretary, Embassy of SwitzerlandMr. João Santos, First Secretary, Delegation of the European Union to China and MongoliaMs. Cordula Geinitz, Second Secretary, Embassy of GermanyDr. Michael O'Leary, WHO Representative in the People's Republic of ChinaMs. Ann Herbert, Director, ILO Office for China and Mongolia (on behalf of UNITAR‐ILO)10.30 Session 1 : Introductory PresentationsModerator: Pavan Baichoo, ILOIntroduction to the Workshop, Jonathan Krueger, UNITARUpdate and Latest Developments on the GHS, Peter Dawson, ERMA, New ZealandThe UNITAR/ILO Programme for Capacity Building to Implement the GHS, Mehdia Siari, UNITARGHS as a Basis for the Sound Management of Chemicals, Reiner Arndt, UNITARDiscussion12.30 Lunch Break14.00 Session 2: Status of GHS Implementation in Southeast, East and Central AsiaModerator: Veronica Chow, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore35

Presentation of Status Report on GHS Implementation in Southeast, East and Central AsiaHiroshi Jonai, Nihon University, JapanJaewook Choi, Korea UniversityExperience with GHS implementation in New Zealand, Peter Dawson, New ZealandIntroduction of GHS Implementation in China, Jiang Jian, MIITLessons learned to date in 4 Project countriesDelegate of each country: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, ThailandDiscussion15.30 Coffee Break15.45 Session 2 continued16.15 Session 3: Linkages between the GHS and International Chemicals ConventionsModerator: Tarcísio Hardman Reis, Secretariat of the Rotterdam ConventionGHS and the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and ILO Convention 170, Reiner Arndt, UNI‐TARGHS and the Basel Convention, Peter Peterson, UNITARGHS: International Chemicals Management, Sustainable Development and the Millennium DevelopmentGoals (MDGs), Peter Peterson , UNITARDiscussion17.30 Adjournment Day 118.30 Evening reception hosted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China36

Thursday, 16 September 201009.00 Session 4 : Needs and Role of the Health Sector in GHS ImplementationModerator: tbcWhy the GHS is Important for Public Health, Joanna Tempowski, WHOControl Banding, Pavan Baichoo, ILODiscussion10.00 Coffee Break10.15 Session 5: The Role of Industry, and Public Interest and Labour Organizations in GHS ImplementationDiscussion12.30 Lunch BreakModerator: Mazlin Bin Mokhtar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)The Perspectives of Industry:Hui Hua Wang, Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)Siang‐Hee Tan, Croplife AsiaChristina Liu, Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM)Masahiko Hanzawa, Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA)The Perspective of Labour Organizations, Yustinus Bukit Martyr, Chemical, Energy, Mines, Oil &Gas and General Workers Union (FSP‐KEP)The Perspective of Consumer Organizations, Keya Ghosh, Consumers International Asia‐PacificThe Perspective of NGOs, Muazama Burkhanova, Foundation to Support Civil Initiatives(FSCI)/IPEN14.00 Session 6: Challenges and Opportunities of GHS ImplementationTheme 1: Technical aspectsPresentationWorking groups15.30 Coffee Break15.45 Theme 2: Legal aspectsPresentationWorking groups37

17.30 Adjournment Day 2Friday, 17 September 201009.00 Theme 3: Implementation process issuesPresentationWorking groups10.30 Coffee Break10.45 Theme 4: Regional Communication and Information SharingPresentationWorking groups12.30 Lunch Break14.30 Session 7: Workshop Conclusions and Follow‐up activitiesModerator: tbcSummary Presentation 1: Technical aspects of GHS ImplementationSummary Presentation 2: Legal aspects of GHS ImplementationSummary Presentation 3: GHS implementation process issuesSummary Presentation 4: Regional communication and Information SharingDiscussion and Conclusions17.30 Adjournment of Workshop38

Annex 2: List of Participants1. GovernmentsBRUNEI DARUSSALAMMohamad Tahir, Mr. NoorilhamSenior Health InspectorOccupational Health DivisionMinistry of HealthBlock 2G-05, Ong Sum Ping CondominiumBandar Seri BegawanBrunéi DarussalamTel: 673 2230042Fax: 6732230037Email: ahm8215@yahoo.comCAMBODIAChan, Mr. BorinVice President of Institute of Standards ofCambodiaMinistry of Industry Mine and EnergyNo. 538 National Road No.2 Sangkat Chak AngRe LeauKhan Mean CheyPhnom PenhCambodiaTel: (855) 12 751 571Fax: (855) 23 425 052Email: chanborin@isc.gov.khYi, Mr.(Dr.) KannithaDeputy Director of DOSHOccupational Safety and Health Dept.Ministry of HealthNo. 3 Russian Federation Blvd, Phnom Penh,Phnom PenhCambodiaTel: (855) 16 890 098Email: kannitha.yi@gmail.comEmail: kannithaash@yahoo.comKol, Mr. HeroVice Director of Preventive MedicineDepartmentMinistry of Health#151-153, Kampuchea Krom Avenue (128)Phnom Penh 12252CambodiaTel: 855 23 426146Fax: 855 23 722184Email: khero@online.com.khherokol@yahoo.comCHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OFMeng, Mr. JianhongDeputy Director of the Department of Treatyand LawMinistry of Foreign AffairsBeijingPR ChinaTel:86 10 65963251Fax:86 10 65963257Email: meng_jianhong@mfa.gov.cnShao, Mr. JiStaff of the Department of IndustryNational Development and ReformCommissionBeijingPR ChinaTel:86 10 68501640Fax:86 10 68502778Email: shaoji@ndrc.gov.cnChen, Mr. YanhaiDirector-General of the Department of RawMaterials IndustryMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel: 86 10 68205560Email: chenyh@miit.gov.cnYuan, Mr. LonghuaDeputy Director-General of the Department ofRaw Materials IndustryMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel:86 10 68205561Fax: 86 10 68205561Email: yuanlh@miit.gov.cnJiang, Ms. JianDirector of the Department of Raw MaterialsIndustryMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel: 86 10 68205568Fax: 86 10 68205568Email: jiangj@miit.gov.cn39

Chen, Mr. KaiminDirector Level of the Department of RawMaterials IndustryMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel: 86 10 68205569Fax: 86 10 68205568Email: chenkm@miit.gov.cnLuo, Mr. QimingSenior Staff of the Department of RawMaterials IndustryMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel: 86 10 68205571Fax: 86 10 68205568Email: luoqm@miit.gov.cnLi, Mr. WeijiaDeputy Director-General Level of theDepartment of Work SafetyMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingPR ChinaTel: 86 10 68205374Zhang, Mr. YuangangDirector Level of the Department of WorkSafetyMinistry of Industry and InformationTechnologyBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 68205383Ge, Ms. HaihongAssistant ResearcherChemical Registration Center of the Ministry ofEnvironmental ProtectionBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 84915306Fax: 86 10 84913897-1054Email: gehh@crc-mep.org.cnYin, Mr. JieAssistant ResearcherChemical Registration Center of the Ministry ofEnvironmental Protection.BeijingChinaTel: 86 10 84917656Fax: 86 10 84913897Email: yinj@crc-mep.org.cnChen, Mr. ZhengcaiDirector Level of the Bureau of WaterTransportMinistry of TransportBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 65292225Fax: 86 10 65292638Duan, Mr. XiaoruiSenior Staff of the Bureau of Water TransportMinistry of TransportBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 65292637Fax: 86 10 65292638Email: spurduan@163.comHai, Mr. TaoDirector of the Bureau of TransportMinistry of RailwayBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 51845192Fax: 86 10 51844192Email: victory1188@126.comXu, Ms. JianningProfessor of the Institute for OccupationalHealth and Poison ControlChinese Center for Disease Control andPreventionBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 83132918Email: jnx999@263.netLiu, Mr. ChenkaiDeputy DirectorGeneral Administration of CustomsBeijingChinaWang, Mr. LipengSenior StaffDalian CustomsDalianChinaTel: 86 411 88016025Fax: 86 411 88016036Email: dlhg_wanglipeng@customs.gov.cn40

Cao, Ms. YufangSenior Staff of the Department of Supervisionon InspectionGeneral Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ)BeijingChinaTel: 86 411 82261938Email: caoyf@aqsiq.gov.cnChen, Mr. HuiminDoctor/ProfessorChinese Academy of Inspection and QuarantineBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 85783268Qiu, Mr. KaidongSenior Staff of the Department of No.3SupervisionThe State Administration of Work SafetyBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 64463239Fax: 86 10 64463239Email: qiukd@chinasafety.gov.cnMu, Ms. JingxiaEngineerChemical Registration Centre of the StateAdministration of Work SafetyQingdaoChinaTel: 86 532 83786456Fax: 86 532 83786574Email: mujx.qday@sinopec.comChen, Mr. JunEngineerChemical Registration Centre of the StateAdministration of Work SafetyQingdaoChinaTel: 86 532 83786556Fax: 86 532 83786574Email: mujx.qday@sinopec.comYin, Mr. Xun’anSenior Staff of Production ManagementDepartmentChina Petroleum & Chemical CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 59969371Fax: 86 10 59760164Email: yinxa@sinopec.com.cnFan, Mr. JunSenior Staff of Production ManagementDepartmentChina Petroleum & Chemical CorporationBeijingChinaMa, Ms. YingSenior EngineerBeijing Research Institute of Chemical IndustryBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 59202232Fax: 86 10 64287757Email: may.bjhy@sinopec.comTang, Mr. YuebingSenior EngineerBeijing Research Institute of Chemical IndustryBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 59202521Fax: 86 10 64273692Email: tangyb.bjhy@sinopec.comGuo, Ms. YanlingEngineerBeijing Research Institute of Chemical IndustryBeijingChinaZhang, Ms. XuelingDeputy Director/Senior Engineer of theDepartment of Energy SaveChinese National Petroleum CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 59984783Fax: 86 10 62095414Email: zhangxueling@cnpc.com.cnLin, Ms. JiongDeputy Director/Senior Engineer of theRefining BranchChinese National Petroleum CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 59982723Fax: 86 10 62099591Email: linjiong@petrochina.com.cn41

Li, Mr. HuaSenior Security Manager of China Offshore Oiland Gas Development and Utilization CompanyChina National Offshore Oil CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 84521679Fax: 86 10 84521197Email: lihua1@cnooc.com.cnZhao, Mr. XibaoSenior Engineer of China Blue Chemical Ltd.China National Offshore Oil CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 84527295Fax: 86 10 84527300Email: zhaoxb@cnooc.com.cnJiao, Mr. YangDirector of the Department of QHSEChina National Offshore Oil CorporationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 84523582Fax: 86 10 64015057Email: jiaoyang@cnooc.com.cnZhao, Ms. YuyanEngineerShenyang Research Institute of ChemicalIndustryShenyangChinaTel: 86 24 62353771Fax: 86 24 62353478Email: zhaoyuyan@sinachem.comZhou, Mr. HouyunProfessional Senior EngineerChina National Chemical CorporationFax: 86 10 64415052Email: zhouhy@cheminfo.gov.cnXu, Ms. YaqingEngineerChina National Chemical CorporationEmail: duoduo4283@yahoo.cnMei, Mr. JianProfessional Senior EngineerChina Petroleum and Chemical IndustryFederationDai, Mr. WeiLegal DirectorChina Consumers' AssociationBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 63253153Fax: 86 10 63253199Email: dai.w@vip.sohu.comLiang, Ms. JinEngineerChina National Chemical Information CentreBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 64444101-867Fax: 86 10 64440380Email: liangjin@cheminfo.gov.cnGe, Mr. XiaojunDeputy DirectorChina National Chemical Information CentreBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 64423369Fax: 86 10 64440380Email: gxj@cheninfo.gov.cnLiu, Mr. GangDirector/professor of Testing CentreShanghai Research Institute of ChemicalIndustryShanghaiChinaTel: 86 21 52500134Fax: 86 21 52801361Email: lgsh33@gmail.comChen, Mr. YimiaoJournalistChina Industry NewsBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 88368486-2031Fax: 86 10 68349306Email: cym113@yahoo.com.cnPang, Ms. LipingJournalistChina Chemical Industry NewsBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 82032064Fax: 86 10 82039212Email: pangyifan@yahoo.cn42

Xin, Mr. XiaoJournalistChina Chemical Industry NewsBeijingChinaZhang, Mr. YihongPresidentChina Industry NetBeijingChinaTel: 86 10 82961878Fax: 86 10 62909652Email: zhangyh-3000@163.comDEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OFKOREA (D.P.R. KOREA)Choe, Mr. Pok NamHead of Information SectionHygiene Research Institute of Academy ofMedical Science, People's Republic of KoreaTang Sang-Dong, Mangyongdae District,PyongyangDPR KoreaTel: 850-2-18111ext.3827222Email: med.intl@co.chesin.comKim, Mr. Hyon ThaekHead of Environment Management ResearchUnitEnvironment and Development Center ofMinistry of Land and Environment ProtectionInhung-Dong, Moranbong District,PyongyangDPR KoreaTel: 850-2-18111ext.3827222Email: hyong.chol.ri@undp.orgGERMANYGeinitz, Ms. CordulaSecond Secretary, Climate and RenewableEnergy CounsellorGerman Embassy in BeijingNo. 17, Dong Zhi Men Wai Da Jie,Chao Yang DistrictPostal Code: 100600BeijingPR ChinaTel: (+86)10 8532 9000Fax: (+86)10 6532 5336Email: wi-5@peki.diplo.deINDONESIAAriani, Ms. AuliyahFood Chemistry LaboratoristCenter for Chemical and Packaging, Ministry ofIndustryBalai Kimia Street No.1, Pekayon, Pasar ReboEast JakartaIndonesiaTel: 62 21 8717438Fax: 62 21 8714928Email: aul_rn@yahoo.comEstikasari, Mrs. Sondang WidyaHead of Section of Surveillance of Product andHazardous SubstancesDirectorate of Product and HazardousSubstances ControlThe National Agency of Drug and Food ControlPercetakan Negara No.23JakartaIndonesiaTel: 62 21 4245395Fax: 62 21 4228921Email: sondangwe@yahoo.comPratomo, Mr. EkoUpstream Chemical IndustryMinistry of IndustryJl. Gatot Subroto KAV. 52-53 16th Floor,Jakarta 12950JakartaIndonesiaTel: 62 21 5252225Fax: 62 21 5252225Email: ekopratomo08@yahoo.comKAZAKHSTANTaizhanov, Mr. KainarHead of Division of Committee of TechnicalRegulation and MetrologyMinistry of Industry and New Technology11, Orynbor strAstanaKazakhstanTel: +7 7172 793311Fax: +7 7172 241303Email: son1deb@mail.ru43

REPUBLIC OF KOREADoo, Mr. Yong-KyoonDeputy DirectorRisk Assessment DivisionEnvironmental Health Risk ResearchDepartmentNational Institute of Environmental ResearchEnvironmental Research Complex, Kyungseo-Dong, Seo-Gu,Incheon 404-170Republic of KoreaTel: 82 32 560 7211Fax: 82 32 568 2031Email: d9864@korea.krKYRGYZSTANAkaev, Mr. ZamirbekHead of Drug Information Centre, Dept ofDrug Provision and Medical EquipmentDept of Drug Provision and MedicalEquipmentMinistry of Health25, Tretiya Liniya Street, 720044BishkekKyrgyz RepublicTel: 996 312 21 92 76Mobile: +996 543 068755Fax : 996 312 21 92 76Email : ddp-me@elcat.kgMurzubraimov, Mr. BektemirDirector of Institute of Chemistry andChemical TechnologyNational Academy of Sciences of the KyrgyzRepublic720071, KGZ-Bishkek-pr.Chui 267BishkekKyrgyz RepublicTel: 996 312 391948Fax: 996 312 391986Email: BMurzubraimov@yandex.ruLAOSMountivong, Mr. BounponeDeputy Director of DivisionMinistry of Labor and Social WelfareVientianeLao PDRTel: 856 20 2236690Fax: 856 21 213287Email: bounponemtv@yahoo.comPhimmasone, Ms. BounkhamHead of Chemical and Poisoning SubstancesUnit, Narcotic, Chemical and CosmeticControl DivisionFood and Drug DeptMinistry of HealthVientianeLao PDRTel: (856 21) 21 4013-14Fax: (856 21) 21 4015Email: bounkham_plm@yahoo.com.auMALAYSIABin Mohd Mokhtar, Mr. AnuarEngineerDepartment of Occupational Safety & Health(DOSH)DOSH Selangor, 7th Floor, Wisma Consplant2, Jalan SS 16/147500 Subang Jaya, SelangorMalaysiaTel: 603 56380340Fax: 603 563 89159Email: anuar_m@mohr.gov.myChiong, Ms. Yuh LianSenior Assistant DirectorNational Pharmaceutical Control Bureau,Ministry of HealthLot 36, Jalan University46200 Petaling JayaSelangorMalaysiaTel: 603 7883 5433Tel: 6012 551 1085Fax: 603 7956 7075Email: chiong@bpfk.gov.myyuhlian@hotmail.comGan, Ms. Mui HueiDeputy DirectorChemical and Petrochemical Products Unit,Ministry of International Trade and IndustrySectoral Policy ll Division, 8th Floor, Block10, Government Offieces Complex, JalanDuta, 50622Kuala LumpurMalaysiaTel : 603 62034773Fax : 603 62012341Email : bmhgan@miti.gov.my44

MONGOLIASurenjav, Unursaikhan Ms.(Dr.)Director of Toxicology CentrePublic Health InstituteMinistry of HealthEnhtaivan Street-17, Bayanzurkh districtUlaanbaatarMongoliaTel: 976 99189454Fax: 976 11 450218Email: unursaikhan_suren@yahoo.comMYANMARMoe Moe Thin, Ms.(Dr.)Drug Control Officer, F.D.ADept. of Health, Food and DrugAdministration, NAY PYI TAW, MyanmarNo. 47, Ministry of Health,NAY PYI TAWMyanmarTel: 95 067 431137; 95 067 431136Fax: 95 067 431134Email: thin.augustgirl.moe@gmail.comNEW ZEALANDDawson, Dr. Peter AlistairPrincipal ScientistHazardous Substances, Environmental RiskManagement Authority (ERMA)BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, PO Box131, Wellington 6140New ZealandTel: 64 4 9184833Fax: 64 4 914 0433Email: peter.dawson@ermanz.govt.nzPHILIPPINESArcellana, Ms. AngelitaChief Investments SpecialistBoard of Investments, Department of Tradeand Industry385 Sen. Gil Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhilippinesTel: (63) 2-890-9329Fax: (63) 2-897-3080Email: afarcellana@boi.gov.phafarcellana@yahoo.comPua, Ms. DoloresSupervising Transportation DevelopmentOfficerDepartment of Transportation andCommunications / GovernmentUnit 69, 6th Floor, Columbia Tower, OrtigasAvenueMandaluyong CityPhilippinesTel: 632 727 17 03Fax: 632 727 17 03Email: dollygpua@yahoo.comRivera, Ms. Ana TrinidadEngineer, Supervising Health Program OfficerEnvironmental and Occupational HealthOffice, National Center for Disease Preventionand ControlDepartment of HealthSan Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta.CruzManilaPhilippinesTel : 632 7329966Fax : 632 7329966Email : rivera_attf@yahoo.comSINGAPOREChow, Ms. Li YeeSenior Assistant Director (Health RiskControl)Ministry of ManpowerBlock C, 120 Kim Seng RoadSingaporeTel: +65 6876 5296Fax: (65) 6317-1140Email: veronica_chow@mom.gov.sgYap, Mr. Tien SiangSenior ManagerProfessional Quality/WSHCorporate HeadquartersHealth Sciences Authority11 Outram RoadSingapore 169078Tel: 65 6213 0817Fax: 65 6213 0749Email: YAP_Tien_Siang@hsa.gov.sg45

SWITZERLANDLang, Mr. Christoph I.First SecretaryEmbassy of Switzerland in BeijingSanlitun Dongwujie 3, 100600BeijingPR CHINATel: 86 10 8532 8888 ext. 8869Mob: +86 13651135167Fax: 86 10 6532 4353Email: christoph.lang@eda.admin.chTAJIKISTANNazarov, Mr. KholmakhmadHead of Dept. of Dangerous InfectionsState Sanitary Epidemiological SurveillanceMinistry of Health8, Chapaeva strDushanbeTajikistanTel: 992 37 2274947Fax: 992 37 2215507Email: minzdrav.rakhimova@yandex.ruNazarov, Mr. ShamsChief, Utility and Protection of AtmosphereControl DivisionFocal point of SAICM from TajikistanCommittee of Environment under theGovernment of Republic of TajikistanStr. Shamsi, 5/1, Dushanbe 734034DushanbeTajikistanTel: 992 907 747709Fax: 992 37 2361353Email: shams_n63@list.ruNazarov, Mr. TimurDirector Scientific-production center TabiatCommittee of Environment under theGovernment of Republic of Tajikistan(Monitoring and standards)Str. Shamsi,5/1Dushanbe 734034TajikistanTel: 992 37 2230855Email: timur_n44@list.ruTHAILANDArunrungsivech, Mrs. TippawanSenior ScientistHazardous Substances Control Bureau, Dept.of Industrial Works,Ministry of Industry75/6 RAMA VI Road, RatchathewiBangkok Bangkok10400ThailandTel: 66 2 2024230Fax: 66 2 2024230Email: tippawan.a@diw.mail.go.thKongphanich, Ms. AurusPharmacistChemical Safety GroupBureau of Cosmetics and Hazardous SubstanceControlFood and Drug AdministrationMinistry of Public HealthTiwanon Road, NonthaburiThailandTel: 662 5907289Fax: 662 5907287Email: aurus@fda.moph.go.thMitroupathump, Mrs. JariyaDepartment of Industrial Works (DIW),Ministry of Industry75/6 RAMA VI Road, RajthevceBangkok Bangkok10400ThailandTel: 62 (0) 2 202 4230Fax: 62 (0) 2 202 4230Email: jariya.m@diw.mail.go.thPhakpanich, Mr. SomnuekLabour Specialist at senior professional levelDept. of Labour Protection and Welfare,Ministry of Labour22/22 Boromrajchonnanee Road ChimpleeTalingchanBangkokThailandTel: 66 2448 9128-39 ext. 227Fax: 66 24489170Email: pieak08@hotmail.com46

TURKMENISTANMyratdurdyyeva, Mrs. AyjerenLead Specialist of Epidemiology andParazitology DepartmentState Sanitary-epidemiologic service,Ministry of Health and Medical Industry20 Archabil shayolyAshgabat 744036TurkmenistanTel: 99312 40 05 94Fax: 99312 40 06 08Email: sei@online.tm; NUJ@euro.who.intOvezberdiyeva, Ms. AmangulSenior SpecialistThe Research and Production Center ofEcological MonitoringMinistry of Nature Protection of Turkmenistan#15 Bitarap Turkmenistan, 744000AshgabatTurkmenistanTel: 99 312 351764Fax: 99 312 351764Email: amangul@yandex.ruTran Thi Thanh, Ms. XuanSenior OfficerDirectorate for Standards, Metrology andQualityVietnam Standards and Quality Institutue(VSQI)No 8 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau GiayDistrict, Ha Noi, VietnamHanoiVietnamTel: (84-4) 38 361 467Fax: (84-4) 38 361 771Email: thanhxuan@vsqi.gov.vnUZBEKISTANHakimov, Mr. ValihanHead of Regional Directorate of HealthHealthAmir Umarhon, 19, 710000AndijanUzbekistanTel: +998 7422 45690Fax: 9.9874224316Email: and-hva@mail.ruVIETNAMNguyen, Ms. Thi Lien HuongDeputy Director GeneralHealth Environment Management Agency,Ministry of HealthAlley 135 Nui Truc street, Ba Dinh DistrictHanoiVietnamTel: 844 37368396Fax: 844 37367379Email: huongtl.nguyen@gmail.comPham, Mr. Hoai LongOfficerVietnam Chemicals AgencyMinistry of Industry and TradeNo 91, Dinh Tien Hoang streetHanoiVietnamTel: 84.4.2220.5136Fax: 84.4.2220.5038Email: longph@moit.gov.vn47

2. Industry, Labour and Non-ProfitCivil Society GroupsASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONALCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS (AICM)Liu, Ms. ChristinaHazardous Chemical Taskforce Leader,Regulatory Affairs CommitteeAssociation of International ChemicalManufacturers Ltd. (AICM)Momentive Performance MaterialsNo. 227 Libing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-techPark, Pudong New AreaShanghai 201203PR ChinaTel: 86-21-38604791Fax: 86-10-50793739Email: qing.liu@momentive.comWan, Ms. EvaEH&S Product Regulatory SpecialistDow Chemical (China) Investment Limited;Association of International ChemicalManufacturers Ltd.(AICM)Room 1101, Tower W3, Oriental Plaza, No.1East Chang An Avenue, Dong Cheng District,Beijing 100738PR ChinaTel: 86-10-87279212; 86 139 115 28628Fax: 86-10-85279299Email: ewwan@dow.comWang, Ms. BingChair, Regulatory Affairs CommitteeAssociation of International ChemicalManufacturers Ltd.(AICM)Bayer Materials Science18th Floor Citigroup Tower, No.33, HuayuanShiqiao Road, Pudong Shanghai 200120P.R. ChinaTel: 86-21-61466734Fax: 86-10-61468629Email: bing.wang@bayermaterialscience.comZheng, Mr. PeijieRegulatory Affairs DirectorAssociation of International ChemicalManufacturers Ltd.(AICM)W1-207, Oriental Plasa, No. 1, East Chang'anAve.,Beijing, 100738PR ChinaTel: 010-85181893Fax: 010-85181891Email: jason@aicm.cnCONSUMERS INTERNATIONAL (FOR ASIAPACIFIC & THE MIDDLE EAST)Ghosh, Ms.(Dr.) KeyaCentre Head, Calcutta Resource Centre, CUTSInternational (India)Consumers International-Kuala Lumpur Office(for Asia Pacific & the Middle East)3,Suren Tagore Road, 2nd FloorKolkata 700019IndiaTel: 91 33 2460 4987/4985; 09831219339Fax: 91-33-24604987Email: kg@cuts.org;keya.ghosh@rediffmail.comTHE CENTER ‘COOPERATION FORSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT’, PUBLICFUND, KAZAKHSTANMustafina, Ms. VeraDirectorThe Center "Cooperation for SustainableDevelopment", Public Fund, Kazakhstan32, Abay ave., office 217Almaty, 050032KazakhstanTel: 7 727 2558421Fax: 7 727 2676472Email: csd.vera@gmail.comCENTER FOR CHEMICAL SAFETY« ECOMIR »Beibitova, Dr. AminaDirectorCenter for Chemical Safety Ecomir111, 31 AstanaKazakhstanTel : 77 172406 487Email : son1deb@mail.ruCROPLIFE ASIATan, Mr. Siang HeeExecutive DirectorCropLife Asia (Plant Science Industry)17A,Everton Road, 087393SingaporeTel: 65 62211615Fax: 65 62221615Email: sianghee.tan@croplifeasia.org48

FEDERATION OF MALAYSIANCONSUMERS ASSOCIATION (FOMCA)Foon, Mr. Weng LianProgramme ExecutiveFederation of Malaysian ConsumersAssociation (FOMCA)No.1D-1, Bangunan SKPPK, Jalan SS 91/1747300 Petaling Jaya, SelangorMalaysiaTel: 603 7875 3168Fax: 603 7875 2168Email: foon@forumair.org.myfomca@fomca.org.myFOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CIVILINITIATIVES (FSCI)Burkhanova, Ms. MuazamaChairFoundation to Support Civil Initiatives (FSCI)Shotemur str. 73a-19DushanbeTajikistanTel: 992 37 2215857Fax: 992 37 2215857Email: mburkhanova@mail.ru,muazamab@gmail.comGLOBAL VILLAGE OF BEIJINGJiang, Ms. ChaoProgram CoordinatorGlobal Village of BeijingRoom 301, Building C, 12 Yumin Road,Chaoyang DistrictBeijingPR ChinaTel: 8610-82252046Fax: 8610-82252045Email: jiangchao@gvbchina.org.cnGREENPEACE CHINAMa, Mr. TianjieCampaigner, ToxicsGreenpeace China3/F Julong office Building, Block 7, JulongGarden, 68 Xinzhong Street, DongchengDistrictBeijingTel: 8610-65546931Fax: 8610-65546932Email: ma.tianjie@greenpeace.orgZhang, Ms. MiaoCampaignerGreenpeace China3/F Julong office Building, Block 7, JulongGarden, 68 Xinzhong Street, DongchengDistrictBeijingTel: 8610-65546931-137Fax: 8610-65546932Email: zhang.miao@greenpeace.orgChemical, Energy, Mines, Oil & Gasand General Workers Union (FSP-KEP)Bukit, Mr. Yustinus MartyrVice Chairman, Chemical, Energy, Mines, Oil& Gas and General Workers Union UnitHalliburton Energy Services IndonesiaJakarta SelatanIndonesiaTel: 62 811 938040Fax: 62 811 7801154Email: yustinus.bukit@halliburton.comINSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT &DEVELOPMENT (LESTARI), UNIVERSITIKEBANGAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)Mokhtar, Mr.(Prof.) Mazlin BinProfessor & Principal Fellow & DirectorInsitute for Environment & Development(LESTARI)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)43600 UKM BANGISelangorMalaysia603-8921-4144603-8925-5104mazlin@ukm.my; mazlinmokhtar@yahoo.comGoh, Mr. Choo TaResearch FellowInstitute for Environment & Development(LESTARI)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)43600 UKM BangiSelangorMalaysiaTel: 603-8921-4149Fax: 603-8925-5104Email: gohchoota@ukm.my49

JAPAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRYASSOCIATION (JCIA)Hanzawa, Mr. MasahikoGeneral ManagerJapan Chemical Industry AssociationSumitomo Rokko Bldg. 1-4-1 Shinkawa,Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033TokyoJapanTel : (81) 3 3297 2567Fax: (81) 3 3297 2612Email: mhanzawa@jcia-net.or.jpShimizu, Mr. NobuyukiGeneral ManagerJapan Chemical Industry AssociationSumitomo Rokko Bldg. 1-4-1 Shinkawa,Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033TokyoJapanTel : (81) 3 3297 2567Fax: (81) 3 3297 2612Email: nshimizu@jcia-net.or.jpJAPAN CHEMICAL DATABASE LTD.Sano, Mr. HiroshiTechnical consultantJapan Chemical Database Ltd.3-9,Kanda Jinbo-cho, Chiyoda-kuTokyoJapanTel: 81 3 3239 5901Fax: 81 3 3239 5322Email: sanohiroshi39@hotmail.comKOREA CHEMICALS MANAGEMENTASSOCIATIONCho, Mr. Sam RaeManagement DirectorKorea Chemicals Management Association3F Uil B/D 1623-2 Seocho-Dong Seocho-GuSeoul 137-070Republic of Korea+82 2 3019 6702+82 2 587 2204chosr@kcma.or.krKOREA UNIVERSITYChoi, Dr. Jae WookProfessorKorea University126-1 Anam-Dong Seongbuk-GuSeoul 136-705Republic of KoreaTel: +82 2 926 4704Fax: +82 2 920 6442Email: shine@korea.ac.krKim, Ms. Kyong-heeManagement DirectorEnvironment Health, Graduate School ofPublic Health, Korea University126-1 Anam-Dong Seongbuk-Gu Seoul,136-705 SeoulRepublic of KoreaTel: 82 2 926 4704Fax: 82 2 920 6442Email: kimmadam_2000@hanmail.netLee, Mr. Seung KilManagement DirectorKorea UniversityGraduate School of Public Health126-1 Anam-Dong Seongbuk-GuSeoul 136-705Republic of KoreaTel: +82 2 920 6440Fax: +82 2 920 6442Email: makekorea@korea.ac.krPETROVIETNAM FERTILIZER &CHEMICALS CORPORATION (PVFCCO) –VIETNAM NATIONAL OIL AND GROUPTran, Mr. LieuExpert on HSEPetrovietnam Fertilizer & ChemicalsCorporation (PVFCCo)Vietnam National Oil and Group2-4-6 Le Thanh Ton St., Ben Nghe ward,Dist.1Hochiminh CityVietnamTel: (84) 083 8256258; 84 0908 341 061Fax: (84) 083 8256269Email: tlieu@pvfcco.com.vn50

SINGAPORE CHEMICAL INDUSTRYCOUNCIL (SCIC)Wang, Mr. Hui HuaCo-Chair Singapore GHS Taskforce/ChairmanRegulatory Affairs Committee, SCIC8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #25-04The JTC SummitSingapore 609434Tel: 65 68672091Fax: 65 68672099Email: wang.hui.hua@pcs-chem.com.sgYeung, Ms. CissieRegional Product Stewardship Manager, AP ofShell Eastern Petroleum Ptd. Ltd.Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)Shell House, 83 Clemenceau Avenue,Singapore 239920Tel: 65 6384 8798/ 9783 9902Fax: 65 6384 8750Email: cissie.yeung@shell.comTECHNOLOGY NIHON UNIVERSITYTOKYOJonai, Dr. HiroshiProfessorDepartment of Medical care and WelfareEngineering Graduate School of Science andTechnology Nihon University Tokyo1-8-18 Kanda-Surugadai, ChiyodaTokyoJapanTel: 81 332 590 879Fax : 81 332 590 879Email : jonai@medwel.cst.nihon-u.ac.jpUNILEVER THAI SERVICE LTD.Suvanaphen, Mr.(Dr.) Preecha-kornRegulatory Affairs Asia Region CounsellorUnilever Asia Pte LtdUnilever Thai Services Ltd18 Scb Park Plaza West Bldg, Jutujak Rd,Bangkok 10900ThailandTel: 662 5543263-4Fax: 662 5122986Email: preecha.suvanaphen@unilever.com3. International and RegionalOrganizationsEUROPEAN UNION (EU)Santos, Mr. JoãoFirst SecretaryDelegation of the European Union to Chinaand MongoliaNo 15 Dongzhimenwei Street,Beijing 100600, ChinaTel: (86-10) 84548164Fax: (86-10) 84548011Email: joao.santos@ec.europa.euINTERNATIONAL LABOURORGANISATION (ILO)Herbert, Ms. Ann D.DirectorILO Office for China and Mongolia1-10 Tayuan Diplomatic Office Building14 Liangmahe Nan LuBeijing 100600ChinaTel: 86 10 6532 5091Fax: 86 10 6532 1420Email: herbert@ilo.orgBaichoo, Mr. PavanTechnical Officer, Occupational SafetyProgramme on Safety and Health at Work andthen Environment (SafeWork)International Labour OrganisationRoute des Morillons 4CH-1211 Geneve 20SwitzerlandTel: (41) 22 794 6722Fax: (41) 22-794-6878Email: baichoo@ilo.orgSECRETARIAT OF THE ROTTERDAMCONVENTIONHardman Bezerra Ferreira Reis, Mr. TarcísioProgramme OfficerSecretariat of the Rotterdam ConventionChemin des Anémones, 151219 GenevaSwitzerlandTel : 41229178341Fax: 41227973454Email: thardmanreis@pic.int51

UN INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING ANDRESEARCH (UNITAR)Arndt, Mr. (Dr.) ReinerTraining AdvisorUNITARPalais des Nations1211-CH Geneve 10SwitzerlandTel: (41) 22-917-8471Fax: (41) 22-917-8047Email: reiner.arndt@unitar.orgKrueger, Mr (Dr.). JonathanSenior SpecialistUNITARPalais des Nations1211-CH Geneve 10SwitzerlandTel: (41) 22-917-8166Fax: (41) 22-917-8047Email: jonathan.krueger@unitar.orgWORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION(WHO)O' Leary, Dr. MichaelWHO Representative in ChinaWHO China OfficeTel: 00861065327192Fax: 00861065322359E-mail: olearym@who.intTempowski, Ms. JoannaScientistEvidence & Policy on Environmental Health(EPE), WHO20, Avenue AppiaCH-1211 Geneva 27SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 791 3571Fax: +41 22 791 4848Email: tempowskij@who.intLi, Ms. HangTraining AssociateUNITARBeijing, ChinaTel: (86) 13501102939Email: hang.li@unitar.orgPeterson, Mr. (Dr.) Peter JohnTraining AdvisorUNITARPalais des Nations1211-CH Geneve 10SwitzerlandTel: (41) 22-917-8524Fax: (41) 22-917-8047Email: peter.peterson@unitar.orgSiari, Ms. MehdiaTraining AssociateUNITARPalais des Nations1211-CH Geneve 10SwitzerlandTel: (41) 22-917-8166Fax: (41) 22-917-8047Email: Mehdia.SIARI@unitar.org52

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UN-ITAR) was established in 1965 as an autonomous body withinthe United Nations with the purpose of enhancing theeffectiveness of the United Nations through appropriatetraining and research. UNITAR is governed by a Board ofTrustees and is headed by an Executive Director. The Instituteis supported by voluntary contributions from governments,intergovernmental organizations, foundations andother non-governmental sources.The International Labour Organization is the UN specializedagency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationallyrecognized human and labour rights. It wasfounded in 1919 and is the only surviving major creation ofthe Treaty of Versailles which brought the League of Nationsinto being and it became the first specialized agencyof the UN in 1946. The ILO formulates international labourstandards, provides technical assistance and promotes thedevelopment of independent employers’ and workers’ organizationsand provides training and advisory services tothose organizations. Within the UN system, the ILO has aunique tripartite structure with workers and employers participatingas equal partners with governments in the workof its governing organs.