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GHS JAO: Joint DTI-DENR-DA-DOF-DOH-DILG-DOLE-DOTC Administrative Order NO. 01 Series of 2009 - The Adoption and Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
Philippines
Competent Authority:
Department of Health (now MOHW);  Department of Agriculture;  Department of Environment and Natural Resources;  Department of Finance;  Department of Health;  Department of the Interior and Local Government;  Department of Labor and Employment;  Department of Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2009-05-25
Implementation Date:
2009-06-24
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 Official Philippines GHS JAO: Joint Administrative Order on Adoption and Implementation of GHS 2009
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Philippins - GHS JAO: Joint DTI-DENR-DA-DOF-DOH-DILGDOLE- DOTC Administrative Order NO. 01 Series of 2009 - The Adoption and Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and of Chemicals (GHS)
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Summary

The Joint Administrative Order (JAO) outlines duties and coordinating government agencies for implementation of the GHS.

Contents：
1. Objective
2. Definitions
3. Scope
4. Creation of a national GHS implementing and coordinating committee
5. Duties and responsibilities of the implementing and coordinating committee
6. Repealing clause
7. Effectivity
Annex A: Mandates and coverage of the implementing and coordinating agencies
Annex B: GHS pictograms and hazard classes
Annex C: Safety data sheets (SDS) format and guidelines
 
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