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The functions
of Sub-Committee
of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals (SCEGHS) are to:
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Act as custodian of the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling
of Chemicals (GHS), managing and giving direction
to the harmonization process; |
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Keep the system up
to date, as necessary, considering the need to
introduce changes to ensure its continued relevance
and practical utility, and determining the need
for and timing of the updating of technical criteria,
while working with existing bodies, as appropriate; |
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Promote understanding
and use of the system and encourage feedback; |
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Make the system available
for worldwide use and application; |
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Make guidance available
on the application of the system, and on the interpretation
and use of technical criteria to support consistency
of application; |
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Prepare work programmes
and submit recommendations to the Committee on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling
of Chemicals (CETDGGHS). |
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The Sub-Committee is under the Committee CETDGGHS
which deals with strategic issues. Both the Committee
and the Sub-Committee are ECOSOC subsidiary bodies.
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