Actualités & Evénements

Mécanisme pour un développement propre (MDP): decisions prises lors de la réunion à haut niveau du Commité d'aide pour le développement.

31-août-2004

Ce document présente les decisions prises lors de la réunion à haut niveau du Commité d'aide pour le Developpement les 15 et 16 avril 2004 concernant les questions relatives à la comptabilisation dans l'APD de dépenses relevant du mécanisme pour un développement propre (MDP).

Proposal for Classification and Labelling for Aspiration Hazards

20-juil.-2004

The purpose of this proposal is to provide a means of classifying substances or mixtures that may pose an aspiration toxicity hazard to humans.  “Aspiration" means the entry of a liquid or solid chemical product directly through the oral or nasal cavity, or indirectly from vomiting, into the trachea and lower respiratory system. 

Proposal for revision of Chapter 3.7 in order to clarify the Terminology

19-juil.-2004

In December 2002, the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the GHS requested that the OECD, in the biennium 2003-2004, clarifies the following terms used in Chapter 3.7, paragraphs 3.7.2.1 and 3.7.2.2.1, of the GHS: reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, reproductive ability and capacity, class and category.

Proposal for revision of Chapter 3.8: inclusion of Classification Criteria for Respiratory Tract Irritation and Narcotic Effects

19-juil.-2004

In December 2002, the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the GHS requested that the OECD completes the ongoing work on classification criteria for Respiratory Tract Irritation (RTI) and Narcotic Effects.

Proposal for Revision of Chapter 3.1 on Acute Toxicity

19-juil.-2004

In December 2002, the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals requested that OECD, during the biennium 2003-2004, among other things...

Issues to be addressed to develop the Classification and Labelling for Terrestrial Environmental Hazards

19-juil.-2004

The UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UN SCE GHS) requested that the OECD provides  i) an analysis of the current national approaches and/or requirements for terrestrial hazard classification and ii) proposals of issues to be addressed to develop the classification and labelling for this hazard class...

Proposal for Revision of Chapter 3.7 in order to Introduce Criteria for the Classification of Mixtures in the Category "Effects on or via Lactation"

19-juil.-2004

 Harmonized criteria for the classification of substances which have effects on lactation have been included in ...

OECD published seven Emission Scenario Documents

25-juin-2004

OECD published seven Emission Scenario Documents which describe methods for estimating emissions of chemicals from various industry sectors and from uses of chemicals. They relate to the following industry/use categories: Plastic Additives, Water Treatment Chemicals, Photographic Industry, Rubber Additives, Textile Finishing, Leather Processing, and Photoresist Use in Semiconductor Manufacturing. Users of these Documents are encouraged to provide updated information for their continuous improvement.

Sustainable Chemistry Brochure

01-mars-2004

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY?

Sustainable chemistry is the design, manufacture and use of efficient, effective, safe and more environmentally benign chemical products and processes.

Guidance document on Reporting Chemical Exposure

13-janv.-2004

OECD publishes a guidance document for reporting summary information on environmental, occupational and consumer exposure to chemicals. It includes three reporting formats and guidance for using them. This guidance document will be used in reporting of the post-SIDS (Screening Information Data Set) activity to collect exposure information, and can be used in other international or national chemical assessment programmes.