GHS in Philippines
Updated in Sept 2013
In the Philippines, A GHS Multi-Sectoral Committee was formed based on the recommendation during the 2nd APEC Chemical Dialogue in Malaysia in Sept 2004.
A GHS Joint Administrative Order for the adoption and implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS JAO) was approved by the eight governmental agencies involved in GHS implementation on 25 May 2009. The GHS JAO requires implementing agencies to draft or revise their respective implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) or department orders, as the case may be, to incorporate the provisions of GHS. It also specifies the duties and responsibilities of the GHS implementing and coordinating government agencies in the adoption of the GHS classification criteria, labeling, and SDS requirements.
The Environmental Management Bureau has already prepared and released the draft DENR GHS Department Administrative Order (DAO) for the GHS implementation of industrial chemicals in March 2011.
Transition period
Effective date |
DAO shall take effect on： |
3 years of transition period after the effectivity of this Order |
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2 years after the aforesaid transition period |
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1 year after the aforesaid two periods |
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On the seventh year and thereafter |
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SDS
All chemical importers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors shall submit 16-sections SDS and labels when securing for permits, licenses, clearances and certification using the GHS format together with a notarized covering letter.- SDS and labels submitted shall be initially screened by Chemical Management staff and reviewed and verified by the GHS Review Committee.
Labeling
The importer, manufacturer, supplier and distributor shall ensure that each container of chemical substances within the premise/facility and in transport is labeled, tagged or marked.- The labels elements are consistent with UN GHS.
- The labels for containers of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures must clearly indicate the ingredients unless covered by the CBI agreement.
What is New?
18 Feb 2014, Free Webinar on PICCS and PMPIN
In Philippines, new chemical substances are those chemicals that are not included in the PICCS. As a policy, they cannot be manufactured, imported, distributed or used unless they have undergone the Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (PMPIN) process. To help companies better understand the PMPIN process for new substances, CIRS would like to invite you to join our free webinar regarding the new substance notification in Philippines.
Click here to register or obtain the presentation.
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We have provided one-stop chemical notification and GHS services for many companies doing business in/with Asia (for example, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Philippine). We help them find out how their chemicals are regulated in those countries or regions and offer free initial consultations about how to comply. If notification is required, we help them submit chemical registrations. We also prepare or translate GHS compliant SDS and label in accordance with their national chemical legislation at affordable prices.
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