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 their customers requested for GHS SDS. Normally these 'customers' who request are those who have good regulatory compliance.
5. Unable to determine if a chemical is classified hazardous or not, thus missing out on some exemptions stated under CLASS 2013.
* GHS labeling ? Same issues but less importance is placed on this matter by most in the industry
Overseas supplier unable to meet local requirements ?
Need to comply to CLASS Reg 2013 format : SDS & label?
Contact khidmatsafety@gmail.com , or call 017-269 8912
For more info on services provided, click on link below :
http://www.khidmatsafety.com/2015/09/services-provided.html
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 their customers requested for GHS SDS. Normally these 'customers' who request are those who have good regulatory compliance.
5. Unable to determine if a chemical is classified hazardous or not, thus missing out on some exemptions stated under CLASS 2013.
* GHS labeling ? Same issues but less importance is placed on this matter by most in the industry
Overseas supplier unable to meet local requirements ?
Need to comply to CLASS Reg 2013 format : SDS & label?
Contact khidmatsafety@gmail.com , or call 017-269 8912
For more info on services provided, click on link below :
http://www.khidmatsafety.com/2015/09/services-provided.html
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