Malaysia Could Publish Classification, Labeling Regulations by End of Year

BANGKOK—Malaysia is working on a new regulation affecting classification, labeling, and safety data sheets (CLASS) for hazardous chemicals that could be issued by the end of the year, an industry specialist told a July 18 webinar.

The CLASS regulation is designed to implement the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. It would require companies to compile inventories for hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported in amounts of more than one metric ton per year, Gunnar Kahl, managing director of Dr. Knoell Consult Thai, told the ChemicalWatch webinar. His company offers regulatory and strategic consulting on ...