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Some issues with GHS (M)SDS in Malaysia

Below are the issues with (M)SDS in Malaysia, from my observations and feedback from those in the chemical and related industries: 1. Chemical manufacturers (overseas) unable to provide SDS  in GHS format (CLASS 2013 format). Only companies from Europe & Japan are able to produce GHS format SDS due to their home country legislations. GHS SDS from companies that originated from other regions? Hit and miss. 2. Most chemical manufacturers often unable to provide GHS SDS in Bahasa Malaysia/Melayu, only well established manufacturers are able to do so. So, the responsibilities often fall back to 'importers' and end users (Malaysia based). The 'so called' importer need to find a way to translate them in order to meet the legal requirements (under Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 > CLASS Regulations 2013). 3. Unable to differentiate GHS format vs non-GHS format. 4. Most 'chemical importers' are made aware of the requirements of GHS, only when...

Why SDS (MSDS) is required ?

1. Requirements of the law (in Malaysia and many other countries in the world) 2. As an important safety information for the persons handling/using/transporting the chemicals 3. For international transportation (seafreight, airfreight, export, import, etc) - a must have document, especially important to identify Dangerous Goods cargo 4. With a SDS document, the hazards (or non-hazard) of any chemicals can be identified easily. Information on precautions can be applied when normal handling / emergency situation occurs. The new SDS requirements in Malaysia is based on GHS format. Additionally, the SDS must be available in English and Bahasa Melayu languages. One thing that is equally important is the labelling of the chemicals (on the packaging), labelling should be given attention as much as SDS. * SDS (safety data sheet) is also known as MSDS (material safety data sheets) and CSDS (chemical safety data sheet). For consultancy service / SDS service : contact 017-269 8912 (al...

CLASS Regulations 2013 will be fully enforced starting 17th April 2015 (Malaysia)

16th April 2015, the end of grace period for compliance to CLASS Regulations 2013. Below is the notice by Director General of DOSH (Dept of Safety & Health) Source: http://www.dosh.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=994:vm-peraturan-peraturan-keselamatan-dan-kesihatan-pekerjaan-pengelasan-pelabelan-dan-helaian-data-keselamatan-bahan-kimia-berbahaya-2013-p-u-a-310-2013a&catid=348&Itemid=257&lang=ms Having issues to comply to this regulation? Needing specific technical services? Having headache of manpower or technical know how to comply ? Why not outsource all the related tasks ?  We don't only provide consultancy, we'll do all the necessary works to make sure you can fully comply. Enquiries:  khidmatsafety@gmail.com call / sms / LINE app : 017-269 8912 Affordable cost and reliability assured.  For more info on services provided, click on link below : http://www.khidmatsafety.com/2...

Consultancy services on Chemical Safety

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