Federal Register #OSHA20160005

OSHA Public Meetings on Chemical Classification and Labeling Standards

This notice announces two upcoming virtual public meetings organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to discuss U.S. Government positions on chemical classification and labeling standards: - Government Buyer: - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor - Purpose: - Gather public input on U.S. positions for documents submitted to the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS) - Meetings are part of the proceedings for the Hazard Communication Standard - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public meetings are virtual and intended for stakeholder input - Meetings precede in-person UNSCEGHS sessions in Geneva, Switzerland - Focus is on international chemical classification and labeling standards coordination - No procurement or solicitation activity is associated with this notice

Description

This notice announces that OSHA will conduct two virtual public meetings in 2026 to discuss the United States Government positions on documents submitted for the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS). The meetings will precede the in-person sessions of the UNSCEGHS held in Geneva, Switzerland, in July and December 2026. OSHA and the U.S. Interagency GHS Coordinating Group will consider comments and information gathered at these meetings when developing U.S. Government positions. The meetings aim to solicit public input on proposals submitted to the UNSCEGHS and provide information on the work of the UNSCEGHS.

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