Implement GHS labelling, packaging and Safety Data Sheets elements
The implementation of rules for formulation and repackaging of pesticides through adoption of GHS elements of labeling, packaging and Safety Data Sheets is done through 3 activities:
- Data collection: Collection of data by industry
- Data evaluation: Comparison of data against relevant GHS criteria
- Decision making: Appropriate labelling, packaging and safety data sheets for product.
As you decided your country has limited resources to implement a national management scheme for pesticides, the option proposed is to implement only the GHS acute toxicity classifications plus the relevant labels.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- OECD Guidance on Pesticide Compliance and Enforcement Best Practices
- UNECE: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS Rev. 8 (2019)
- FAO : Guidelines on good labelling practice for pesticides [2015]
- FAO / WHO : Manual on the development and use of FAO and WHO specifications for pesticides [1st edition, 3rd revision, 2016]
- WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard
- FAO / WHO : Specifications for pesticides, a training manual