ghs regulation Applications

The SDS Authoring and Generation module manages the creation, distribution, and storage of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Designed to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements of a number of jurisdictions both domestic and foreign, the module dramatically reduces the cost and liability associated with typical SDS management programs. . By 2015, all SDS documents and labels must comply with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification standards. Features include: • Automatic flagging and documentation of first shipments, revised SDS, and no SDS within one year • Masked complexity (with access to full detail) • Protection of trade secrets by user-defined percent ranges, and the ability to hide proprietary chemical information • Cross referencing of business operating languages • Ability to update multiple SDS simultaneously SDS Authoring and Generation can be purchased as a standalone solution or as part of the Q EHS compliance software package.

By Quantum Compliance based in Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN (USA).

Flexible and intuitive, the ExESS Chemical Management System offers an extended set of functionality, dedicated to optimizing the day-to-day management of chemicals. The chemical manufacturing sector continues to face increasing regulation and compliance measures. Complete visibility is required across the supply chain. As of June 1, 2015, GHS applies to companies manufacturing chemicals in the United States, Canada and globally. Governmental agencies such as OSHA and Health Canada (WHMIS) now require every hazardous chemical to be reclassified and that safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels are using the new GHS formatting.

By Lisam Systems based in Ecaussinnes, BELGIUM.