DENR Administrative Order No. 19 on Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

This Administrative Order, consisting of 14 sections, establishes Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Preparation of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labelling Requirements of Toxic Chemical Substances. In reference to the State's policy under Section 2 of RA No. 6969, and pursuant to Section 4(c) of the same law, this Order aims to inform and educate the population regarding the hazards and risks related to the life cycle of toxic chemicals, other hazardous substances and related mixtures, consistent with the following chemical safety objectives: 1.1 Developing 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 Strengthening the implementation of proper labelling and re-labelling requirements of industrial toxic chemicals and mixtures; 1.3 Promoting 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 (1).
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.