SCHC (Society For Chemical Hazard Communication)
CHCS is delighted to have a relationship with US-based SCHC - a relationship that offers benefits to members of both organisations.
SCHC is a professional society with a mission to:
- Promote the improvement of hazard communication for chemicals;
- Educate SCHC members on hazard communication issues;
- Provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences;
- Enhance the awareness of members and the general public of new developments in hazard communication; and
- Provide guidance or technical expertise to a private group, legislative body, or governmental entity.
You can find out more by visiting the SCHC website: www.schc.org.
In September 2019, SCHC President, Jennifer Mahoney (left in photo, below) and CHCS Chair, Gill Pagliuca (right) signed a new Memorandum of Understandng during Gill's visit to the SCHC Fall Meeting.
Benefits To Our Members
Our relationship is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding with 3 main aims:
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to engage in mutual advertising for organisation-sponsored events such as webinars, conferences, and training
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to offer reciprocal member discount pricing for these events
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to maintain a link to each other's websites
Forthcoming SCHC Events
CHCS members can read about Forthcoming SCHC events on the
Upcoming Events page. The Monthly Forum sessions are free for CHCS members to attend. Please do note the timings of the sessions as they are run in America.
SCHC 2025 Annual Meeting
20 - 25 September 2025
Grand Hyatt, 100 H Street NW, Washington DC, 20001, USA
Join us for the SCHC 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place September 20-25 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in the heart of Washington, D.C. This comprehensive conference welcomes both members and non-members to engage in a dynamic learning experience. Attendees will benefit from insightful plenary sessions led by distinguished speakers and enhance their skills through specialized professional development courses.
Network with industry peers at our Exhibitor Hall reception, featuring vendor displays and informative posters on cutting-edge HazCom topics. For those eager to explore the nation's capital, our Member Engagement Committee has curated exciting networking activities throughout the city. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to forge meaningful connections with fellow professionals in your field!
Meeting Agenda
CHCS members are able to benefit from the member rate of $685. The registration deadline is 22nd August 2025.
SCHC are also providing several Professional Development Courses to run in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For more information please see, SCHC Professional Development Courses.
For more information and to register please click on the following link, SCHC 2025 Annual Meeting.
SCHC Monthly Forum: How does Toxicology Inform Hazard Communication?
Wednesday 29th October, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT, online
Guest: Rob Mitkus, PhD
Host: Darcy Evans, SCHC Member Engagement
Summary: This forum will be a discussion about the basics of toxicology, how we understand the ways that chemicals interact with the body, and what the latest developments are in the field.
For more information and to register, please visit SCHC Forum: How does Toxicology Inform Hazard Communication?
Registering For Events
CHCS Members
CHCS members can book onto SCHC events at SCHC member rates and vice-versa. If a CHCS member wishes to book onto an SCHC event, please download your
CHCS Membership Card and email it to
schc-admin@schc.org. SCHC will verify your membership status and email you back with instructions on how to register for the event.
SCHC Members
SCHC members can book onto CHCS events, at CHCS member rates. Email your request to
schc-admin@schc.org. SCHC will provide you with details on how to register.
SCHC Consultants Listing
SCHC provide a list of their members who offer consultancy services. To view the list, please visit the "Hazcom Consultants" page of the SCHC website.
SCHC Newsletter
The latest SCHC Newsletter is now available, as a PDF download, from this link: SCHC August 2025 Newsletter.
CHCS members can also access previous issues of the newsletter from this link: SCHC Past Newsletters.
SCHC Contact Details
