Challenges With Inconsistent National Hazmat Regulations

Abstract

With the advent of REACH implementation in the EU, the logistics system has been presented with a number of challenging conditions due to the dramatic variations in hazardous materials regulations in the U.S. regarding information on the MSDSs/SDSs. Changes are being made to the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS), in conjunction with EUCOM to provide a short term remedy. Of particular concern at the moment is the Classification, Labeling and Packaging portion of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) being involved under REACH. The short-term aids being implemented in HMIRS will be identified which should be helpful until the U.S. regulations become more closely aligned than they presently are.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA554604

Entities

People

  • Linwood Gilman Iii

Organizations

  • Defense Logistics Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazards
  • Information Operations
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Refining
  • Regulations
  • Standards
  • Workshops

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  • Computer Vision.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • International Relations and European Studies