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...
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