GPCA Calls for Adoption of New Chemicals Management Regulation in the GCC

  • Date: 11-Feb-2020
  • Source: Arabian Industry
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:GCC
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GPCA Calls for Adoption of New Chemicals Management Regulation in the GCC

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has called for a region-wide adoption and implementation of a new chemicals management framework in the Arabian Gulf at a government-industry roundtable, which took place in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi on 6 February.. The roundtable entitled 'Government and Chemical Industry Collaboration: Harmonised Chemical Management in GCC', which was hosted by Borouge and organised by GPCA, sought to pave the way for the implementation of GHS (Global Harmonised System) and ADR (Dangerous Goods Road Transport) regulations in the GCC.. Abdulrahman Al Ateek, SVP, corporate affairs, Borouge, said: " In line with our commitment to Responsible Care best practice, Borouge strongly advocated implementing a new chemicals management framework across GCC countries.. GPCA strongly advocates for the adoption of GHS in the region as it will improve the safety of employees and protect the environment by promoting safe handling of chemicals..