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GHS SDS Conversion Options
WHEN you convert your SDSs, you have a serious choice to make. Because GHS conversion is much more complicated than just working your way through the Purple Book, there are significant time and manpower costs that could be avoided by using external conversion services, but in-house conversions do save you the cost of outsourcing the process.
So, is it worth it to do it in-house?
YES, if you:
• Have internal resources for the time and labor required to perform conversion,
• Are knowledgeable about the regulatory ramifications and rule sets of the GHS classification of chemicals and labels,
• Understand the nuances between regulatory templates and country-specific guidelines, AND
• Take the time to study the 3rd edition of the Purple Book (5th revision published in 2013).
NO, if you:
• Do not meet all of the above criteria,
• Manage an operation that is resource-constrained, and the cost for allocating existing resources to perform GHS conversion is higher than outsourcing it.
MAYBE if you:
• Meet the criteria under the “Yes” section,
• Have fewer than 150 MSDSs that require conversion, or
• Are willing to approve overtime so your staff can deliver the conversion work while fulfilling their daily responsibilities.
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