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SCHC (Society For Chemical Hazard Communication)

Society for Chemical Hazard Communication – SCHC – a US-based member society with reciprocal arrangements with UK-based CHCS

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.

Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, SCHC and Chemical Hazards Communication Society (CHCS)


Benefits To Our Members

Our relationship is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding with 3 main aims:
  1. to engage in mutual advertising for organisation-sponsored events such as webinars, conferences, and training
  2. to offer reciprocal member discount pricing for these events
  3. 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 Monthly Forum: SCHC 2024 Annual Meeting Recap
 Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join members of SCHC committees to recap the annual conference. Even if you weren’t able to attend, we’ll give you the highlights from the talks, the most interesting facts we’ve learned, and the best food we ate! It’s a great way to find out which slides you should be rereading, or tools to convince your boss to let you attend next year!


SCHC Monthly Forum: SCHC Mentorship - Help Us Shape a New Program
 Wednesday 20th November 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Are you passionate about fostering growth and development within the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication? We're excited to explore developing a new mentoring program as a member benefit designed to connect experienced members with those seeking guidance and support. Your input is crucial! As a member, your feedback will directly influence the development of this program. We want to ensure it meets the unique needs and aspirations of our community.

Please join the discussion and share your thoughts on:

What kind of mentoring relationships would you find most beneficial?

        • What skills or knowledge would you like to share or gain?
        • What challenges or opportunities do you see in implementing a mentoring program?
        • Live polling will be used to facilitate discussion and feedback.


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 members can find CHCS information on the SCHC website

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 September 2024 Newsletter.

CHCS members can also access previous issues of the newsletter from this link: SCHC Past Newsletters.

SCHC Contact Details


CHCS News

CHCS' November 2024 Newsletter is now available, containing several  important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS November 2024 Newsletter [Posted on 20 November 2024]

CHCS 30th AGM & Desmond Waight Memorial Lecture
CHCS have now published the slides and recording from the Memorial Lecture. CHCS members can access these on the Past Events page of the website [Posted on 20 November 2024]

New CHCS Webinar: Hazards Communication - Are We Talking The Same Language?
CHCS and BADGP combine in this joint webinar to talk about Hazards Communication and the perspective from ADR (transport) and CLP (supply). More information is available on the Events page of the website. [Posted on 14 November 2024]

UK notifies update to the WTO on the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024. 
The United Kingdom (UK) has notified an update the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade Committee, in respect of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 30 October 2024]

HSE publishes another batch of GB MCL Opinions and technical reports
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published another batch of GB mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) Agency Opinions. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 23 October 2024]

UK REACH authorisation decisions 
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published decisions on applications for authorisation, for the time-limited use of substances of very high concern (SVHC) under UK REACH, on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 21 October 2024]

Update to the GB Cosmetics Regulation notified to the WTO-TBT
The Department for Business and Trade, Office for Product Safety and Standards has notified an update to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade Committee (WTO-TBT) regarding the GB Cosmetics Regulation. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 16 October 2024]

European Council adopts revision to the EU CLP Regulation
The Council of the European Union has adopted the final text revising the EU CLP Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008), on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances, which is the final step in the decision-making procedure. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 15 October 2024]

Guidance from the Government: What to do in a chemical emergency
The Government has published new guidance entitled ‘What to do in a Chemical Emergency’. The advice on the immediate actions to be taken include seeking shelter, decontamination and keeping informed. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 14 October 2024]

HSE Article 37A consultations
The HSE have opened three consultations under Article 37 A of GB CLP. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 10 October 2024]

European Commission decision to restrict undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and PFHxA‑related substances
The European Commission has issued the regulation restricting the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and PFHxA‑related substances under European REACH: Regulation 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 9 October 2024]

DGSA Survey
The Department for Transport is conducting a DGSA survey by way of a call for evidence, aimed at DGSAs and organisations dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 7 October 2024]

22nd ATP to CLP published
The 22nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) has been published. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 3 October 2024]

23rd ATP sent to WTO
The 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the CLP Regulation, Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 has been notified to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO-TBT) Committee. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 2 October 2024]

Highlights from September’s RAC and SEAC meetings – including the RAC opinion on the harmonised classification and labelling of Talc
The Highlights from September’s RAC and SEAC meetings have been published on the ECHA News website. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 27 September 2024]

IATA 66th Edition of the DGR
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published the significant changes and amendments in the 65th edition (2025) of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 24 September 2024]

IATA – dangerous goods video – 66th edition of the DGR
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a video of the changes to the 2025 66th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 18 September 2024]

Poison centres – Member States intentions document updated
The document produced by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on the overview of Member States decisions in relation to implementation of Annex VIII to CLP Regulation has been updated. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 16 September 2024]

Help HSE Build their AI Knowledge Base
The HSE are looking to develop a database of uses of AI in the workplace. To develop this database, HSE are undertaking a project to gather information of real-world examples of AI use, which could impact health and safety, across the industry sectors that we regulate. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 11 September 2024]

HSE Survey on the GB CLP Regulation
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is looking for feedback from manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) on ‘how the current GB CLP system is working.’ CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 5 September 2024]

EU CLP Corrigendum Text
The CLP corrigendum text has been approved today in ENVI committee. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 4 September 2024]

K-REACH registration deadline approaching for existing substances in 100-1000 tonnes/annum volume threshold
Manufacturers and importers in South Korea are responsible for registering chemical substances with the Ministry of Environment when the volume exceeds one tonne per annum (t/a), according to the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (otherwise known as K-REACH). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 2 September 2024]

Australia updates downloadable Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
The latest update to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals is available to download as a spreadsheet in Excel format. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 29 August 2024]

Updates to the EU Chemicals Legislation Finder
The EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) is a useful tool for obtaining regulatory information on substances of interest and to check regulatory obligations. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 27 August 2024]

ECHA RAC adopts Seven opinions on harmonised classification and labelling
The European Chemicals Agency Risk Assessment Committee (ECHA RAC) has adopted seven opinions on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 9 August 2024]

ECHA RAC adopts two opinions on occupational exposure limits
The European Chemicals Agency Risk Assessment Committee (ECHA RAC) has adopted two opinions on occupational exposure limits under the Carcinogens, Mutagens or Reprotoxic substances Directive (2004/37/EC). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 8 August 2024]

CHCS Webinar: An overview of the United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
CHCS have now published the slides and recording from the webinar. CHCS members can access these on the Past Events page of the website [Posted on 26 July 2024]

Update to the Consultation on UK REACH
The period to comment on the Alternative Transitional Registration model proposed under UK REACH for application in Great Britain has been extended. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 21 June 2024]

Endocrine Disruptors - 1st CHCS Video

We have produced our first video for members: "Endocrine Disruptors", which is available to members free-of-charge.

This introductory video explains the various components of the human endocrine system and how they interact, to help understand the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors on human systems.

The video is just over 10 minutes long.

For access to the video, please visit: Endocrine Disruptors Video.

[Posted on 1 July 2019]

CHCS News Summary

  • OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (21 May 2024)

  • European Parliament votes on key legislation & European Commission announces guiding criteria for essential use (25 April 2024)

  • Amendments to the GB Cosmetics Regulation (15 April 2024)

  • The Health & Safety Executives Call for Evidence on PFAS in firefighting foams and the EU moves forward with the PFHxA restriction  (9 April 2024)

  • ECHA Enforcement Forum: Checking poison centre notifications & compliance of products sold online (2 April 2024)

  • The Health and Safety Executive notifies proposed MCL for 48 hazardous chemicals to the World Trade Organisation (27 March 2024)

  • The European Chemicals Agency publishes latest Assessment of Regulatory Needs Reports (26 March 2024)

  • GB MCL List Update (15 March 2024)

  • Latest United States TSCA Inventory is now available (23 February 2024)

  • The United States Environmental Protection Agency notifies a significant new use rule for 329 PFAS to the WTO (21 February 2024)

  • The HSE UK REACH Report and Work Programme (19 February 2024)

  • The European Chemicals Agency publishes new chemicals database (1 February 2024)

                CHCS Members can read these News items, and older posts, on the CHCS News Briefings page.

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