2023-07-25 Reference source : Ministerio de Salud
Product classification Latin America Regulatory Updates
The Ministry of Health of Chile has taken a significant step in providing clarity for businesses dealing with chemicals by publishing a comprehensive white paper. This document aims to help companies understand how two distinct chemical lists, namely Decree 594/1999 and Resolution 777/2021, interact with each other.
The guide explains that Decree 57/2019, mandated the development of a reference list for the classification of the most common chemicals. This reference list, now adopted by Resolution 777/2021 is primarily intended for chemical classification purposes, including GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) requirements.
It is crucial to note that the older occupational health and safety regulation, Decree 594/1999, was designed with a different focus – that of assessing occupational exposures to chemicals.
The new guide issued by the Ministry of Health is an attempt to resolve any confusion that may have arisen due to the presence of these two lists. As part of this effort, the guide includes an annex that facilitates a comparison between the substances listed in the decree (Decree 594/1999) and those listed in Resolution 777/2021. This comparison will help businesses and stakeholders understand the distinctions and similarities between the two lists and how they apply to different regulatory aspects.
By providing this valuable resource, the Ministry of Health seeks to support companies in navigating the regulatory landscape effectively and ensuring the safe handling and management of chemicals in the workplace.
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