Range of services

TÜV SÜD supports you at every step of GHS implementation:

  • Consulting services
  • Inventory reporting
  • Advice on how to implement GHS in your organization
  • Classification of substances and mixtures
  • Determination of the composition of mixtures (literature and database research, communication with suppliers and manufacturers, chemical analyses)
  • Collection of the chemicals-related data required for classification
  • Obtaining of chemicals-related data in case of data gaps [literature and database research, tests (phys-chem., tox., ecotox.)]
  • Preparation of safety data sheets.
  • Handling of communication between companies via an impartial third party, where appropriate, for reasons of confidentiality.
  • Mediation in cases involving different classifications of the same substance/mixture by various companies
  • Support in aligning company operations with the amended transport law (close connection with transport law).
  • Support in aligning company operations with amended legal acts (connection with other legal acts).
  • Alignment of classification and labelling in goods transport between economic regions with different GHS implementation, particularly inside and outside the EU
  • Advice on replacement of substances and mixtures unfavourably classified within the scope of reclassification.
  • In-house training

Your advantages:
  • You save time by not having to acquaint yourself with the voluminous and complex regulation.
  • You minimize risks, because we help you to comply with the requirements within the stipulated deadlines and avoid unnecessary measures.
  • You gain certainty, because our experience with sensitive data allows you to protect your trade secrets while still complying with the GHS mandatory data-sharing provisions.
  • You avoid downtime and ensure the unhindered continuity of your business activities.
  • You identify potential areas of in-company savings in occupational health and safety.
  • You extend your supplier base and encounter new customers.
  • You rely on an expert partner, as we track GHS implementation in the EU on an ongoing basis.
  • TÜV SÜD is a partner in all issues related to chemicals law recognized worldwide. With respect to the related area of REACH, we are a leading consultant and only representative at international level.

Our experts recommend:

Don’t take an isolated approach to GHS – instead, view it in interaction with REACH!