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Republic ofthe Philippines

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue. Diliman, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 929-6626 to 29; 929-6633 to 35
926-7041 to 43; 929-6252: 929-1669
Website; htlp:/lwww.denr.gov.ph I E-mail: [email protected]

DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER MAY 19 2015

No.2015- ~09~ ___

SUBJECT Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally

Harmonized System of Oassification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) in Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
and LabeUing Requirements of Toxic Chemical Substances

Pursuant to Sections 4(c) and IS of Republic Act (RA) No. 6969, otherwise known as
the "Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990", DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 29, Series of 1992, captioned "Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Republic Act 6969", and the Joint DTI-DENR-DA-DOF-DOH-DILG-DOLE-
DOTC Administrative Order (JAO) No. 01 Series of 2009 dated 25 May 2009, on "The
Adoption and Implementation ofthe Globally Harmonized System ofClassification and Labeling
ofChemicals (GHS)", the following rules and new regulations, procedures and requirements for
industrial toxic chemicals are hereby promulgated:

Section 1. Policy and Objectives. In reference to the State's policy under Section 2 of
RA No. 6%9, and pursuant to the objective set in Section 4(c) of the same law, this Order aims
to inform and educate the populace regarding the hazards and risks attendant to the life cycle of
toxic chemicals and other selected hazardous substances and mixtures, consistent with the
following chemical safety objectives;

1.1 Develop and define the procedural guidelines and requirements to be followed by
the concerned stakeholders in the preparation and submission of Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) and labels of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures.

1.2 Strengthen the implementation of proper labelling and re-labelling requirements

of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures.

1.3 Promote awareness and capabilities on the adoption of concepts and principles of
the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for safe use and management of
industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures.

Sec. 2. Definition of Terms. As used in this Order, the following shall be defined as:

2.1 Chemical Control Order (CCO) - a policy issuance that prohibits, limits or
regulates the use, manufacture, import, transport, process, storage, possession and
wholesale of priority chemicals that the DENR has determined to be regulated,
phased-out or banned due to the serious risks they pose to public health,
workplace, and the environment.

2.2 Chemical - any organic or inorganic substances of a particular molecular identity

including any element or uncombined chemical and any combination of such
substances, or any mixture oftwo, excluding radioactive materials.

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2.3 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number - unique numeric identifier
code assigned to a substance when it enters the CAS Registry database.

2.4 Chemical Substance - any organic or inorganic substances or a particular mol

2.5 ecular identity, excluding radioactive materials, but including any element or
uncombined chemical; and any combination of such substances occurring in
whole or in part as a result of chemical reaction or occurring in nature.

2.5 Confidential Business Information (CBI) - an information considered as trade

secret, i.e., an information which: (a) is secret in the sense that it is not, as a body
or in the precise configuration and assembly of its components, generally known
among or readily accessible to persons within the circles that normally deal with
the kind of information in question; (b) has commercial value because it is secret;
and (c) has been subject to reasonable steps under the circumstances, by the
person lawfully in control ofthe information, to keep it secret. (Reference: World
Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (TRIPS), Article 39, paragraph 2).

2.6 Container - any bottle, box, drum, cylinder, bag, barrel, vessel, tank, among
others, that contains hazardous chemical substances and mixtures.

2.7 GHS - a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labelling
of chemicals. It is a logical and comprehensive approach to: (a) defining health,
physical and environmental hazards of chemicals; (b) creating classification
processes that use available data on chemicals for comparison with the defined
hazard criteria; and (c) communicating hazard information, as well as protective
measures on labels and SDS.

2.8 Hazards - the inherent characteristics ofchemical substances and mixtures that are
existing in the workplace and in the environment, regardless of quantity that are
potentially dangerous or which have the capacity to harm, i.e., its capacity to
interfere with normal biological processes and its capacity to burn, explode,
corrode, etc.

2.9 Harmonization - establishing a common and coherent basis for hazards

classification and communication of chemicals, and the appropriate elements
relevant to means of transport, consumers, workers and environmental protection
can be selected/chosen.

2.10 International Air Transport Association (lATA) - is the trade association of the
world's airlines which supports many areas of aviation activities and helps
formulate industry policies on critical aviation issues.

2.11 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code - a uniform international

code for the transport of dangerous goods by sea, covering such matters as
packing, containers, traffic and storage, with particular reference to the
segregation of incompatible substances.

2.12 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (TIJPAC) - a long-standing

global authority on chemical nomenclature and terminology. Identification of
substances by their !UPAC name is widespread practice worldwide and provides
the standard basis for identifying substances in an international and a multilingual
context (Reference: EC 1272/2008).

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2.13 Label - an appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information elements

concerning a hazardous product, selected as relevant to the target sector(s), that is
affixed to, printed on, or attached to the immediate container of a hazardous
product, or to the outside packaging of a hazardous product (Reference: UN GHS
of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals).

2.14 Mixture - a solution composed of two or more chemicals/chemical substances in

which they do not react (Reference: UN GHS of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals).

2.15 New chemical - any chemical substance imported into or manufactured in the
country after 31 December 1993, which are not included in the Philippine
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) and re-nominated and
distributed by the DENR-EMB in 1995.

2.16 Priority Chemical List (PCL) - a list of existing and new chemicals that DENR
has determined to have potential risks to public health, workplace and
environment.

2.17 Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (pMPIN) - a process of review

of notifications prior to manufacture and importation activities of new chemicals
or more chemical substances undertaken by a Chemical Review Committee
(CRC).

2.18 Precautionary statement - a phrase and/or pictogram, which describes

recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse
effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product, improper storage or
handling of hazardous product.

2.19 Product Identifier - the name or number used for a hazardous product on a label
or in the SDS, by which the product user can identify the substance or mixture
within a particular use setting e.g., transport, consumer or workplace.

2.20 Regulatory Permit/Clearance/Certification - an official document issued by the

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), giving authorization to industrial
facilities to import, distribute, use, and transport chemicals I chemical substances
and dispose hazardous wastes.

2.21 Safety Data Sheet - a document prepared by the manufacturer that contains
important physical characteristics, ecological, health, safety and toxicological
information on chemical substances or mixtures, or ingredients used at the
workplace, transported, and utilized by consumer.

2.22 Toxic chemicals - substances or mixtures that are harmful to the environment
and/or to human health on short-term or long-term bases if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin.

2.23 United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN

RTDG) - international and domestic requirements for chemical packaging and
transportation, and the category and code stipulated for transportation, including
dangerous goods code, packaging category, packaging mark, packaging methods,
UN code and matters needing attention for transportation (Reference: UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Orange Book).

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 2.24 Worker - any person from an industrial or service sector exposed to industrial
toxic chemicals and mixtures, (e.g., laboratory personnel, emergency responder,
transporter, warehouse staff, etc).

Sec. 3. Scope and Coverage. This Order shall cover all toxic chemical substances and
mixtures manufactured, imported, distributed, used, stored and transported in the Philippines.
These include toxic chemicals and chemical substances under the priority chemical list, chemical
control order, high volume toxic chemicals, dangerous chemicals identified under lATA and
IMDG and mixtures used by the industrial sector. This Order shall also address the
classification, labelling and SDS requirements in order to convey information on the chemical
hazards as well as to protect the public and the environment from their potential health risks and
effects.

Sec. 4. Implementation Timeline. Complete and strict compliance with this Order for
the following chemicals shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

Chemicals Effeetivitv
4.1 Single substances and compounds covered under CCO and PeL 2016
Chemicals initiallv listed
4.2 Hiah Volume Toxic Chemicals 2017
4.3 Toxic Chemicals underthe lATA and IMDG list ofDanllerous Goods 2018
4.4 Mixtures 2019

See. 5. General Procedures and Requirements. In addition to the general

requirements under Title II of DAO No. 29, Series of 1992, and other pertinent DAOs for
various controlled chemicals, the following requirements and procedures on SDS preparation and
labelling oftoxic chemicals and mixtures are imposed:

5.1 Preparation and Submission of SDS and Labels

5.1.1 All chemical importers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors shall

prepare SDS and labels for all covered industrial toxic chemical and
mixtures which meet the harmonized criteria for physical, health and
environmental hazards under GHS.

5.1.2 All chemical importers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors shall

submit SDS and labels using GHS format when securing permits, licenses
and clearances, duly transmitted with a notarized letter assuming full
accountability and in accordance with the standard operating procedures
(SOPs).

5.2 Screening, Review and Verification

5.2.1 SDS and labels submitted shall be initially screened for GHS compliance
by the Chemical Management staff of EMB and reviewed by the GHS
Review Committee. Verification by the GHS Review Committee may be
undertaken, if necessary.

5.2.2 Information sources from recognized international organizations and

principals may be used for verification.

5.3 Inspection

5.3.1 SDS of all toxic chemicals used shall be accessible and available to all
workers at all times.

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visibly.

5.3.3 Appropriate pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary

statements shall be placed at the storage facility/premises and on the
transportation/vehicle.

5.4 Training on the interpretation/identification of labels and use of SDS shall be

conducted by a competent person within the company, in accordance with the
GHS requirements! guidelines, to ensure that information is properly understood
by the workers.

Sec. 6. Specific Requirements and Standards. The following detailed components

and elements should be indicated in the hazard communication of all industrial toxic chemicals
and mixtures expressed through labels and SDS:

6.1 Labelling or Re-labelling Requirements

6.1.1 The importer, manufacturer, supplier and distributor shall ensure that each
container of chemical substances within the premise/facility and in
transport is labeled, tagged or marked.

6.1.2 GHS Labels shall contain the appropriate product identifier, supplier
identifier, chemical identity, symbols, pictograms, signal words, hazard
and precautionary statements, placed at the storage facility/premises, and
on the transportation/vehicle to clearly convey the hazards and risks and
important information about the chemical substances and mixtures.

6.1.2.1 Product identifiers /declaration of ingredients:

6.1.2.1.1 The name or number used for a hazardous product on a

label shall be consistent with the composition declared
in SDS.

6.1.2.1.2 The substance or mixture shall include the chemical

identity of the substances, consistent with the
composition declared in SDS.

6.1.2.1.3 UN number proper shipping shall be used on the

package if a substance or mixture is covered under UN
RTDG.

6.1.2.1.3 The labels for containers of industrial toxic chemical

substances or mixtures must clearly indicate the
ingredients unless covered by the CBI agreement.

6.1.2.2 Supplier identification:

The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer or

supplier of the substance or mixture shall be indicated on the label,
consistent with the information used in SDS.

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6.1.2.3 Chemical Identity:

The labels shall also include the chemical identity as determined

by ruP AC and by the CAS Registry number or technical name.

6.1.2.4 Symbols:

6.1.2.4.1 This governs use and reproduction ofthe pietograms and

standard symbols in GHS.

6.1.2.4.2 The GHS Hazard pictograrns used shall be in the shape

of a square, set at point, and in white, red and black
colors.

6.1.2.4.3 For health hazards, the following precedence shall

apply:

6.1.2.4.3.1 If the skull and crossbones apply, the

exclamation mark shall not appear.

6.1.2.4.3.2 If the corrosive symbol applies, the

exclamation mark shall not appear where it
is used for skin or eye irritation.

6.1.2.4.3.3 If the health hazard symbol appears for

respiratory sensitization, the exclamation
mark shall not appear where it is used for
skin sensitization or for skin or eye
irritation.

6.1.2.5 Signal word:

6.1.2.5.1 This is a word that expresses the relative severity of

hazard (level of hazard), which warns the users of the
potential impacts. Signal words used are "Danger" and
"Warning". However, if the signal word "Danger"
applies, the signal word "Warning" should not appear.

6.1.2.5.2 Use of signal word depends on the result of the

classification based on the criteria for GHS.

6.1.2.6 Hazard statements:

6.1.2.6.1 A complete hazard statement shall consist of the hazard

statement, including the optional use of a hazard
statement code (H-Code).

6.1.2..6.2 There will be a single harmonized statement for each

hazard category within each hazard class.

6.1.2.6.3 Hazard statement depends on the result of classification

based on the criteria for GHS.

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 6.1.2.6.4 All assigned hazard statements shall appear on the label,
except for the following conditions:

6.1.2.6.4.1 If the statement H410 "Very toxic to

aquatic life with long lasting effects" is
assigned, then the statement H400 "Very
toxic to aquatic life" may be omitted.

6.1.2.6.4.2 If the statement H411 "Toxic to aquatic life

with long lasting effects" is assigned, then
the statement H40 I "Toxic to aquatic life"
may be omitted.

6.1.2.7 Precautionary statements:

6.1.2.7.1 A complete precautionary statement shall consist of the

precautionary statement, including the optional use of a
precautionary statement code (p-Code).

6.1.2.7.2 Precautionary statements shall include prevention,

response in cases of accidental spillage and exposure,
handling, storage and disposal information.

6.1.2.7.3 All assigned precautionary statements shall appear on

the label, except for the following conditions:

6.1.2.7.3.1 If the statement H412 "Harmful to aquatic

life with long lasting effects" is assigned,
then the statement H402 "Harmful to
aquatic life" may be omitted.

6.1.2.73.2 If the statement H314 "Causes severe skin

bums and eye damage" is assigned, then
the statement H318 "Causes serious eye
damage" may be omitted.

6.1.2.7.4 GHS label sizes and requirements shall depend on the

size of the container. The minimum label dimensions
are based on the container size in which the labels and
sizes specifications are given in Guidance Manual on
Labeling.

6.2 SDS Requirements

6.2.1 Identification of the toxic substance or mixture and the manufacturer or

supplier:

6.2.1.1 Name ofthe substance or mixture preparation;

6.2.1.2 Complete name, address and telephone number of the

manufacturer or supplier;

6.2.1.3 Recommended use(s) ofthe chemical substance or mixture;

6.2.1.4 Restrictions ofuse{s) of the chemical substance or mixture; and

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6.2.1.5 Emergency information services and phone/contact numbers of the

manufacturer, importer, supplier or local distributor.

6.2.2 Hazards identification:

6.2.2.1 Description ofthe hazards of the substance/mixture;

6.2.2.2 Appropriate signal word and hazard statements;

6.2.2.3 Precautionary statements associated with hazards described in this

section; and

6.2.2.3 Hazard symbols may be provided as pictograms or graphical

reproduction of the symbols in red, black and white background
with the meaning of the symbol.

6.2.3 Composition and information on ingredients:

6.2.3.1 The chemical shall be identified by its:

6.2.3.1.1 CAS Registry Number;

6.2.3.1.2 IUPAC names, CAS number, Brand names as may be

appropriate; and

6.2.3.1.3 Product code.

6.2.3.2 Impurities and stabilizing additives, which are classified and which
contribute to the classification ofthe substance;

6.2.3.3 Concentration or concentration ranges of all hazardous ingredients,

hazardous to health or the environment within the context of GHS,
and are present above their cut-off levels; and

6.2.3.4 Ranges of percentages of chemical in descending order by mass or

by volume.

6.2.4 First-aid measures:

6.2.4.1 Provide first-aid instructions by relevant routes of exposure (e.g.

inhalation, skin and eye contact and ingestion):

6.2.4.1.1 Immediate medical attention is required and if delayed,

effects can be expected after exposure;

6.2.4.1.2 Movement of the exposed individual to an area where

there is fresh air;

6.2.4.1.3 Removal and handling of clothing and shoes from the

individual; and

6.2.4.1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used by

first-aid responders.

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6.2.4.2 Provide information on the most important immediate and chronic

(delayed) symptoms/effects.

6.2.4.3 Provide information on clinical testing and medical monitoring for

delayed effects, specific details on antidotes (if known) and
contraindications.

6.2.5 Fire-fighting measures:

6.2.5.1 Provide information on the appropriate fire extinguishing media

and indicate any inappropriate extinguishing media for a particular
situation involving the substance or mixture;

6.2.5.2 Provide measures against specific hazards that may arise from the
chemical, such as hazardous combustion products that form when
the substance or mixture burns, toxic fumes of carbon monoxide
produced by burning or oxides of sulphur and nitrogen produced
during combustion; and

6.2.5.3 Protective actions to be taken during the fire-fighting and

appropriate PPE to be used.

6.2.6 Accidental release measures:

6.2.6.1 Provide emergency procedures and appropriate PPEs for any other
issues related to spills and releases;

6.2.6.2 Methods and materials used for containment and clean-up

techniques; and

6.2.6.3 Environmental Precautions.

6.2.7 Handling and storage:

6.2.7.1 Proper instructions and consideration on the safe handling and

storage of substances or mixtures on:

6.2.7.1.1 Ventilation requirements;

6.2.7.1.2 Specific designs for storage rooms! vessels;

6.2.7.1.3 Quantity limits under storage conditions; and

6.2.7.1.4 Packaging compatibilities.

6.2.7.2 Conditions for safe storage include:

6.2.7.2.1 Any information related to protection against natural

disasters/risks;

6.2.7.2.2 Incompatibilities to avoid explosive atmosphere,

corrosive conditions, flammability hazards, evaporative
conditions, incompatible substances or mixtures, and
potential ignition sources; and

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 6.2.7.2.3 Measures against the effects of weather conditions,
ambient pressure, temperature, sunlight, humidity and
vibration.

6.2.7.3 Advice on how to maintain the integrity of the substance or

mixture by the use of stabilizers and anti-oxidants.

6.2.8 Exposure controls and personal protection:

6.2.8.1 Identify the PPE needed to minimize the potential for illness or
injury due to exposure to the substance or mixture.

6.2.8.2 Specify the type of PPE where special requirements may exist,
consistent with occupational hygiene practices, and in conjunction
with other control measures, including engineering controls,
ventilation and isolation

6.2.8.3 Specify appropriate exposure control measures related to the

intended modes of use of the substance or mixture.

6.2.9 Physical and chemical properties:

Identify the following properties and specify appropriate units of measure

and/or reference conditions and the method of determination for the
interpretation of the numerical value:

6.2.9.1 Appearance (physical state, colour etc);

6.2.9.2 Odor;

6.2.9.3 Odor threshold;

6.2.9.4 pH;

6.2.9.5 Melting point and freezing point;

6.2.9.6 Initial boiling point and boiling range;

6.2.9.7 Flash point;

6.2.9.8 Evaporation rate;

6.2.9.9 Flammability (solid, gas);

6.2.9.10 Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits;

6.2.9.11 Vapour pressure;

6.2.9.12 Vapour density;

6.2.9.13 Relative density;

6.2.9.14 Solubility(ies);

6.2.9.15 Partition coefficient n-octanol/water;

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6.2.9.17 Decomposition temperature; and

6.2.9.18 Viscosity

6.2.10 Stability and Reactivity:

6.2.10.1 Chemical stability;

6.2.10.2 Hazardous reactions;

6.2.10.3 Conditions to avoid (e.g. static discharge, shock or vibration);

6.2.10.4 Incompatible materials;

6.2.10.5 Hazardous decomposition products; and

6.2.10.6 Reactivity information may be based on general data for the

class or family of chemical if such data adequately represents
the anticipated hazard ofthe substance or mixture.

6.2.11 Toxicological information:

6.2.11.1 Concise and complete description of the various toxicological

(health) effects and the available data used to identify these
effects;

6.2.11.2 Likely routes of exposure (e.g. inhalation, ingestion, skin and

eye contact);

6.2.11.3 Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological

characteristics;

6.2.11.4 Imrnediate or delayed effects expected after short or long-term

exposure;

6.2.11.5 Acute and chronic health effects relating to human exposure to

the substance or mixture;

6.2.11.6 If human data are not available, animal data should be

sumrnarized. Identify data source; and

6.2.11.7 Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity

estimates).

6.2.12 Ecological information:

6.2.12.1 Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial, where available);

6.2.12.2 Persistence and degradability;

6.2.12.3 Bioaccumulative potential;

6.2.12.4 Mobility in soil; and

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6.2.12.5 Other adverse effects to the environnent, such as:

6.2.12.5.1 Environmental fate;

6.2. 12.5.20zone depleting potential;

6.2.12.5.3Photochemical ozone creation potential;

6.2. 12.5.4Endocrine disrupting potential; and

6.2.12.5.5 Global warming potential.

6.2.13 Disposal consideration:

Description of waste residues and information on safe handling and

methods of disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated
packaging.

6.2.14 Transport/Shipment information:

6.2.14.1 UN number;

6.2.14.2 UN Proper shipping name;

6.2.14.3 Transport Hazard class(es);

6.2.14.4 Packing group, if applicable;

6.2.14.5 Marine pollutant (YesINo);

6.2.14.6 Special precautions, which a user needs to be aware of or needs

to comply with, in connection with transport or conveyance,
either within or outside their premises; and

6.2.14.7 Statement on the unavailability of relevant information.

6.2.15 National regulations and references:

6.2.15.1 Indicate safety, health and environmental regulations specific

for the chemical substance or mixture in question; and

6.2.15.2 Specify if the product is under a CCO and PCL for local
chemical substances or mixtures.

6.2.16 Other information:

6.2.16.1 SDS must be presented in English;

6.2.16.2 Information on preparation and revision of SDS (e.g. pages and

date of issuance, date of revision and revision number);

6.2.16.3 An updating of SDS every five (5) years or earlier is a must

where there are known changes in product composition that may
affect the classification ofthe substances;

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6.2.16.4 SOS shall be composed of sixteen (16) sections, in the order of

arrangement and presentation within SOS document based on
GHS;

6.2.16.5 Key/legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in SOS; and

6.2.16.6 Literature references and sources of data compiled in SOS.

See, 7. GOS Review Committee. A collegial body composed ofa multi-sectoral group
from the academe, industry, concerned EMB-Regional Office, chemical management group,
research and development group and concerned government agencies shall be created through a
Special Order to form the GHS Review Committee. The Committee shall review and evaluate
the classification, appropriate chemical labelling and SOS in accordance with the adopted GHS.
Its composition with duties and responsibilities shall be approved prior to its operation. The
Committee shall be headed by the EMB Director, with the Chemical Management Section acting
as the Secretariat.

See, 8. Confidentiality of Business Information. CHI claims shall be limited to the

names of chemicals and their concentrations in mixtures. The rules for CHI shall take priority
over the rules for product identification.

No disclosure ofany information shall be done except for:

8.1 Instances when the provisions for CHI protection compromise the health and
safety ofusers; and

8.2 Emergency situations.

See, 9. Transition Program. To support the effective implementation of this Order, the
following activities shall be undertaken:

9.1 Development of capability building program that will initiate research to support
the implementation period for high volume chemicals and mixtures;

9.2 Continuing training on GHS courses (basic, intermediate and advance) as well as
information, education and communication (IEC) efforts; and

9.3 Discussion!consultation on the building blocks (among sectors) of the country

through the National Coordinating Council (Joint Administrative Order 2009-1).

Sec. 10. Revision of Requirements. The DENR, in coordination with other concerned
agencies, may review, revise, modify, update and supplement the requirements and procedures
applicable to this Order, particularly upon the implementation of GHS concept and principles by
majority of industrialized countries.

See, 11. Monitoring Procedure. Compliance with the requirements established in

this Order shall be monitored regularly by the EMB in collaboration with the GHS Review
Committee.

See, 12. Penalty Clause. Any person!s found violating any of the provisions
specified in this Order shall be subject to administrative violations and fines under Section 15 of
RA No. 6969, as well as Section 43, Chapter XII, Title V ofDAO 29, Series of 1992, and other
existing pertinent laws.

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Sec. 13. Separability Clause. Should any provision or portion of this ceo be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, all other provisions of this ceo shall remain valid and enforceable.

Sec. 14. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect fifteen (IS) days after publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation and upon acknowledgment of
receipt of a copy thereof, by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR) .

. . AJEC
Secretary tf'

Recommend" g proval:

AnY. J RLEONES
DENR retary and
Director

PabU_ti_: Malqa
Ma1 21, 2015
Aellanle4c_t: O.N.A.R. i UP lay Center
Mq 29. 2815

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