Regulatory requirements for chemical products in USA and Canada

Content

Day 1:

• GHS implementation:
  • USA: Presentation of the current SDS and classification regulations: Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 2012. Brief overview of the proposed transition into GHS rev 7. 
  • Canada: Presentation of the current regulations: WHIMS 2015 (GHS Rev. 5.) including the implementation of GHS Rev. 07 and transition period. 
  • General overview of SDS format in USA and Canada and comparison with EU REACH SDS. 
• TSCA:
  • TSCA Authority and Regulations 
  • New Chemicals – Premanufacture Notices and Exemptions
  • Significant New Use Rules and other restrictions 
  • Existing Chemicals – Reporting and Monitoring 
  • Record Keeping 

Day 2: 

• Introduction to NFPA 704 and HMIS systems 
• Overview of GHS hazard labels in USA and Canada 
• VOC:
• US Federal and State VOC regulations 
  • Canada VOC regulations
  • Brief comparison with EU VOC Regulations 
  • VOC Calculations 
• California Prop 65
  • History and purpose 
  • Listed Substances 
  • Safe harbor limits 
  • Labeling and notification requirements 
• Short test for self check