Los sistemas de clasificación y comunicación de riesgos químicos son elementos clave de la gestión racional de los productos químicos. Para armonizar estos sistemas en todo el mundo, las Naciones Unidas adoptaron, en 2003, el Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos (SGA).
Chemical hazards’ classification and communication systems are key elements of the sound management of chemicals. To harmonise these systems worldwide, the United Nations adopted, in 2003, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS is an important tool for countries to develop or modify national programmes and to facilitate trade.
The Forum was organized in the framework of the project "National Monitoring of Electronic Waste: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan".
Objective: To provide training and technical support for activities on waste management and minimisation of UPOPs emission from open burning related to the UNDP/GEF project “Capacity building for PCBs and uPOPs in The Gambia” Sites Visits and meetings: Monday 6, Wednesday 8, and Saturday 11, November - Workshop: Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9 and Friday 1
Information found within this e-course is based on available information on the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It draws on the experiences and expertise of Secretariat staff from each of the Conventions, and on sources of information publicly available.
To get stakeholders feedback about the development of a National Chemical Safety Plan in Kuwait