Increased international trade created conflict and confusion between different methods of classifications and labeling of the same chemical from one country to the next.
[3] As the world continues to trade and understand more of the effects of chemicals, the HCS will change—however, currently the GHS has made communication regarding hazards much more straightforward and is well adopted.
Therefore, GHS is expected be part of the HCS in the future as a common standard used to provide the same chemical information to the end user.
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is currently being pursued to standardize workplace hazard protection internationally.
[6] * The countries covered by the EU/ European Economic Area (EEA): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The requirements of this section are intended to be consistent with the provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Revision 3.
The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training."
Cyanide exposure symptoms include weakness, headache, nausea, confusion, dizziness, seizures, cardiac arrest, and unconsciousness.