TITLE: Hazard Communication; Proposed Rule ; ; AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor ; ; ACTION: Proposed Rule ; ; SUMMARY: OSHA is proposing to modify its existing Hazard Communication ; Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations' (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has made a preliminary determination that the proposed modifications will improve the quality and consistency of information provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures. The Agency anticipates this improved information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, and in reducing the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries. The proposed modifications to the standard include revised criteria for classification of chemical hazards; revised labeling provisions that include requirements for use of standardized signal words, pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements; a specified format for safety data sheets; and related revisions to definitions of terms used in the standard, requirements for employee training on labels and safety data sheets. OSHA is also proposing to modify provisions of a number of other standards, including standards for flammable and combustible liquids, process safety management, and most substance-specific health standards, to ensure consistency with the modified HCS requirements. ; ; COMMENT DEADLINE: 29 December 2009 ; ; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ; Maureen O'Donnell ; Directorate of Standards and Guidance ; OSHA ; U.S. Department of Labor ; 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-3718 ; Washington DC 20210 USA ; T: (202) 693-1950 ; ; Full text: ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-22483.htm ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22483.pdf ;
Distribution date: 07 October 2009
Products Covered: Chemicals (HS: Chapter 29 ) (ICS: 13, 71)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Equipos y sustancias germicidas para tratamiento doméstico de agua - Requisitos sanitarios
Distribution date: 05 October 2009
Domestic water treatment
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Current Good Manufacturing Practice Requirements for Combination Products; proposed Rule (9 pages, English)
Distribution date: 02 October 2009 | Final date for Comment: 01 December 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or agency) proposes to codify the current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirements applicable to combination products. This proposed rule is intended to promote the public health by clarifying which cGMP requirements apply when drugs, devices, and biological products are combined to create a combination product. In addition, the proposed rule sets forth a transparent and streamlined regulatory framework for firms to use when demonstrating compliance with cGMP requirements for single-entity and co-packaged combination products.
Products Covered: Combination products (HS: 3004, 9018.11-90) (ICS: 71.100, 13.020)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft decree of Minister of Industry on Mandatory Implementation of Indonesia National Standard for Sheet Glass; SNI 15-0047-2005 Sheet Glass.
Distribution date: 02 October 2009 | Final date for Comment: 01 December 2009
This draft Decree states that all sheet glass produced within the country or imported, distributed and marketed in the country shall fulfil SNI requirements. The producers and or importers therefore shall have Product Certificate for using SNI Marking and shall comply with the requirements of SNI. ; The product certificate on SNI marking shall be issued by a Product Certification Body which has been accredited by National Accreditation Body of Indonesia namely Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN) or appointed by the Minister of Industry through; ; a. Testing of the conformity of the product quality against SNI requirements; ; b. Audit on the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) SNI 19-9001-2001/ISO 9001-2000 or its revision; or other recognized QMS. ; The testing shall be carried out by testing laboratories which have been accredited by KAN or other accreditation body which has signed Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with KAN. ; Directorate General for Agricultural and Chemical Industry, Ministry of Industry is the institution that is responsible for the implementation of this decree and shall provide which technical guidance of the decree, which cover procedure of Product Certification and SNI Marking. ; Sheet Glass which are distributed in domestic market that originated domestically and imported shall meet requirements consisted in SNI 15-0047-2005 Sheet Glass, which specifies term and definition, type, quality requirements, sampling, testing method, testing acceptance, marking requirements and packaging (this standard is available in Indonesian language) ;
Products Covered: HS : 7003.12.20.00, HS : 7003.12.90.00, HS : 7003.19.90.00, HS : 7004.20.90.00, HS : 7004.90.90.00, HS : 7005.10.90.00, HS : 7005.21.90.00, HS : 7005.29.90.00
Regulation Type: Regular notification
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Notification entitled "Drinking Water in Sealed Container (No.6)"
Distribution date: 02 October 2009
This corrigendum is to inform that the notification G/SPS/N/THA/178/Add.1, dated 31 August 2009 should read: This regulation is to inform of an additional requirement on the chemical property of drinking water to the MOPH Notification entitled "Drinking Water in Sealed Container (No.6) item 3 (2) (s) ", notified as G/SPS/N/THA/178 dated 4 August 2009. The item should read as follows : " (s) the content of Fluoride computed as Fluorine not exceeding 0.7 mg per 1 litre of drinking water, and not exceeding 1.5 mg per 1 litre of drinking water for use in food processing." Date of entry into effect: On the date after being notified in the Official Gazette.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; Direct Final Rule (12 pages, English)
Distribution date: 02 October 2009 | Final date for Comment: 19 October 2009
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 12 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process any of these 12 chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.
Products Covered: Chemicals (HS 2825.90) (ICS 71.100, 13.020)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft of a new regulation of xx.xx.2006 concerning tattooing products and Draft of new regulation of xx.xx.2006 concerning products for cutaneous injection for cosmetic purposes
Distribution date: 01 October 2009
The draft Regulation concerning tattooing products (G/SPS/N/NOR/17, dated 15 September 2009) and the draft Regulation concerning products for cutaneous injection for cosmetic purposes (G/SPS/N/NOR/18, dated 15 September 2009) have been joined together in one Regulation. The joint Regulation is Regulation 3 November 2008 No 1189 concerning tattooing products and other products for cutaneous injection for cosmetic purposes. The Regulation is availiable in Norwegian only.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Withdrawal of the Draft of new regulation of xx.xx.2006 concerning external healthcare products
Distribution date: 01 October 2009
Withdrawal of the Draft of new regulation of xx.xx 2006 concerning healthcare products
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
KS 03-25: 2008 Specification for matches (40 pages, in English).
Distribution date: 01 October 2009 | Final date for Comment: 11 January 2009
This Revised Standard prescribes the requirements and test methods for matches
Products Covered: Safety matches (HS: 360.500; ICS 97.180)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Order of the State Committee of Veterinary Medicine of Ukraine No 149 as of 20.05.2009 "On Amendments to the Order of Chief Inspector of Veterinary Medicine of Ukraine No 23 as of 12.03.2001", "On Urgent Measures on Prevention and Elimination of the Appearance of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Other Prion Infection"
Distribution date: 01 October 2009
Due to the complex epizootic situation in the world and the necessity to strengthen control on the protection of territory of Ukraine from entering from the territory of other States or quarantine areas of pathogens of quarantine diseases common to animals and human, the State Committee of Veterinary Medicine issued an Order # 149 as of 20.05.2009 "On Amendments to the Order of the Chief Inspector of Veterinary Medicine of Ukraine # 23 as of 12.03.2001", "On Urgent Measures on Prevention and Elimination of the Appearance of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Other Prion Infection". Changes concern the conditions of entry into the territory of Ukraine of raw animal products, feed additives, premixes, cattle feed, other products of animal origin. Since the entry into force of the Order # 149 the permit for the importation into Ukraine of raw materials and products of animal origin, feed additives, premixes, feed for livestock, other products of animal origin will be given after previous examination of epizootic situation, the verification of the requirements for facilities, industrial processes, storage conditions and other requirements in the countries from which these products are imported.
Products Covered: Raw animal products, feed additives, premixes, feed for livestock, other products of animal origin consisting of ruminants' protein (HS Codes: 0101, 0102, 0103, 0104, 0105, 0106, 0106 11 00 10, 0106 12 00 10, 0106 19 90 10, 0106 31 00 10, 0106 39 10 10, 0106 39 90 10, 0106 90 00 10, 0201, 0203, 0204, 0205 00, 0206, 0207, 0208, 0209 00, 0210, 0301, 0301 10, 0302, 0307 60 00 00, 0307 99 18 00, 0307 99 90 00, 0401, 0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0406, 0407, 0408, 0409 00 00 00, 0410 00 00 00, 0502, 0503 00 00 00, 0504 00 00 00, 0505, 0506, 0507, 0508 00 00 00, 0509 00, 0510 00 00 00, 0511, 0511 91 10 00, 0511 99 10, 1501 00, 1502 00, 1503 00, 1504, 1505 00, 1506 00 00 00, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518 00, 1520 00 00 00, 1521, 1522 00, 1601 00, 1602, 1603 00, 1604, 1605, 1703, 2104, 2105 00, 2106, 2106 10, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304 00 00 00, 2305 00 00 00, 2306, 2308 00, 2309, 2309 90 91 00, 3001, 3002, 3002 90 50 00, 3101 00 00 00, 3503 00, 3504 00 00 00, 4101, 4102, 4103, 4105, 4106, 4206, 4301, 5101, 5102, 65701 00 00 00)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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