Global
GHS
Basel Convention
The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling and packaging of chemicals provides a basis for classification of chemicals by types or hazard and a harmonised hazard communication. The first edition of the GHS was adopted in December 2002 and published in 2003. Since then, every two years, the GHS has been revised, updated and improved with a new revised edition being released. Its implementation is on a voluntary basis, but many countries has adopted it into their national regulations.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), part of the United Nations (UN), is the intergovernmental organisation who facilitates the GHS.
The Basel Convention is a treaty on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. It was adopted on 22 March 1989 and entered into force on 05 May 1992. Hazardous wastes may not be exported to Antarctica, State not part of the Basel convention or parties having banned the import of hazardous wastes. E-waste and batteries waste are in scope of the Basel Convention.
Over the years, discussions have been held to revise and amend specific annexes. Cobalt Institute is following the discussions related to cobalt and cobalt compounds.
