Why msds is now so important for industry

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Why msds is now so important for industry
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REGULATORY CHALLENGES
Todays regulatory requirements, especially after
introduction ofGlobally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS),
are becoming a worldwide challenge for industries
of any kind. Labels and (Material) Safety Data
Sheets, (M)SDS, are the most common tools used
for communications of hazards in use and handling
of a given product. The (M)SDS that are authored
according to the criteria of GHS are known as
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Availability of fully
compliance SDS are mandated by official
authorities for commercial activities including
but not limited to using or manufacturing a
products and domestic or international trades.
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EMERGING ISSUES
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and
commercial and professional users of hazardous
chemicals in Canada and United States, are
mandated to meet the fast approaching deadlines
that are established upon adoption of GHS. By
June 1st, 2015, every hazardous chemical must be
reclassified according to the criteria of the GHS
while the SDSs must be revised according to the
GHS requirements. During this transition some
products that were not considered hazardous may
be defined as hazardous. Reclassification of
chemicals and revision of the SDS requires
tremendous scientific expertise and regulatory
knowledge. ICSDS is equipped with necessary tools
and expertise to give you the premium service
youve been looking for. 
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INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction of any product internationally
requires a fully compliance SDS and labels that
are created according to the local applicable
jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions have implemented
GHS fully while others are in a transition
period, where deadlines are established by the
applicable jurisdiction. June 1st, 2015 is
assigned by Europeans and Brazilian authorities
due to the adoption of 4th revision of GHS, all
Chinese SDS must be revised by Nov. 1st, 2014
while Korean, New Zealand and Japanese GHS
implementation are fully enacted. Additionally,
providing a compliance SDS that is created in
local language are mandatory by most
jurisdictions.
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SDS AUTHORING/UPDATE
Whether you are introducing new products,
updating your existing (M)SDS according to GHS or
if you are expanding your business overseas, you
may require to author, reformat, update or revise
an SDS to be able to put your products into the
market. Regardless of adoption of the GHS,
providing a compliant SDS and label is a
challenge to industries. Although you have
learned the principles of GHS through UN purple
book or any other applicable jurisdictions, but
it is important to know how each country have
implemented GHS differently to meet their current
regulation needs. ICSDS experienced team of
scientists and regulatory members are working
together to create your SDS and meet your needs
for an affordable fee.