What is the scope of the GHS and what sectors will be encompassed?
A. Hazard classification will encompass the intrinsic properties of chemical substances and mixtures. The GHS focuses on a harmonized classification and communication (i.e., labelling and safety data sheets) system. The application of the GHS components may vary by type of product or stage of the life cycle. For example, pharmaceuticals, food additives and pesticide residues in food will not be subject to the GHS in terms of labelling where the product is intended for consumption as sold. However, these types of chemicals would be covered in transport and the manufacturing process where workers may be exposed.
