Reviewing legal framework
Assess the existing regulatory framework for hazard communication and what should be in place to implement the GHS. While the GHS itself is not legally binding, countries that implement the GHS will want to develop legally binding implementation measures to ensure full implementation of the GHS.
Given the GHS hazard classes, their classification criteria and hazard communication elements, determine whether a new regulatory framework would be needed for a particular sector, or whether an existing regulatory system could be amended to accommodate the GHS elements.
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Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- UNITAR, ILO and IOMC (2010), Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy, September 2010 Edition (UNITAR, Geneva)
- UNITAR : Options for legislation and standard setting to implement the GHS (2021)
- UNITAR : GHS Implementation Experiences and lessons learned (2021)
- UNITAR: Key Elements of a National GHS Adoption and Implementation Roadmap (2020)
- UNEP: Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures for Sound Management of Chemicals and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA-Guidance) (2015)
- UNDP - Chemicals and Waste Management for Sustainable Development (Guidev) [2019]