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REMPEC Workshop April 2010

Overview of the Structure

and Functions of theGESAMP / EHSWorking Group

Overview of the Structureand Functions of the

GESAMP / EHS

Working Group


IMO FAO UNESCO-IOC WMO WHOIAEA UN UNEP

Joint Group of Experts on theScientific Aspects of MarineEnvironmental Protection

IMO FAO UNESCO-IOC WMO WHOIAEA UN UNEP

Joint Group of Experts on theScientific Aspects of MarineEnvironmental Protection

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GESAMP

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GESAMP


GESAMP

An advisory body consisting of scientific

and technical experts nominated by thesponsoring agencies

GESAMP

An advisory body consisting of scientific

and technical experts nominated by the

sponsoring agencies

GESAMP Working Group 1

Evaluation of the Hazards of

Substances Carried by Ships (EHS)

GESAMP Working Group 1

Evaluation of the Hazards of

Substances Carried by Ships (EHS)


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OriginalGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure

OriginalGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure


Reasons for the RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure


Chronic aquatic toxicity

GESAMP Hazard Profile covered acute effects to aquatic

organisms only, as no tests were available at this time.

Based on broadly accepted critique by Greenpeace, GESAMP

and IMO created a scientific panel for the development anddefinition of new criteria.

Chronic aquatic toxicity to be evaluated.


Reasons for the RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation ProcedureReasons for the RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure

Biodegradation

Environment hazard evaluation by GESAMP was based onaspects discussed and tested in the 1960s (bioaccumulation).

GESAMP Hazard Profile did not cover any degradation in the

sea, as no tests were available at this time.

Based on broadly accepted critique by scientists within

GESAMP and the scientific panel for the development and

definition of new criteria,

Readily biodegradable substances to be identified.


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Incidents of lypophilic substances

Paraffin Palm oil

etc.

washing up on beaches and oilingsea birds in

the Netherlands

Canada

Germany

US Federal Register published

statement on vegetable oils under the

Oil Pollution Act (OPA)




Criteria for

Floater

Persistent Floater

introduced by GESAMP


Introduction of the GHSThe Globally Harmonized System for Classification andLabelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Challenge noted by the United Nations (1990s):

People of any ages, from children to elderly,

using many different languages and alphabets,

belonging to various social conditions, including illiterates,

are confronted to dangerous ... chemicals ...;

the youngest, poorest and least educated are the most vulnerable.

Labelling is essential and should be simple and understandable !

Classification and labelling of hazards should be harmonized !


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Introduction of the GHSThe Globally Harmonized System for Classification andLabelling of Chemicals (GHS)

1992 UNCED United Nations Conference on

Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro:

"A globally harmonized hazard classification and

compatible labelling system, including safetydata sheets and easily understandable symbols,

should be available, if feasable, by the year

2000.

2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development,Johannesburg

Plan of Action para. 22 adopted"Implemention of the GHS before 2008 !


Introduction of the GHS

1992 Decided

1992-2002 Developed

2000-2001 Takenover byan UN body (publishedin 2003)

2008 Sceduled world-wide implementation

History of the GHS (Purple Book)

UNITED NATIONS

Classification & Labelling of

Globally Harmonized System of

Chemicals (GHS)


RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation ProcedureRevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure

1992 Rio de Janeiro Conference (Agenda 21)

1994 Start of work on the GHS

1995 Expert panel on evaluat ion procedures

1998 First draft of revised GHP presented

1998 Evaluation of IBC Code substances started

2002 Reports & Studies 64 published

2002 First pass of evaluat ions completed

2006 IBC Code substances completed


1994 Start of work on the G HS








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Working Method

"SmallOrange Book"

GESAMPReports & Studies

No. 64

Working Method

"SmallOrange Book"

GESAMPReports & Studies

No. 64


RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure

RevisedGESAMPHazard Evaluation Procedure


1994 Start of work on the GHS








1994 Start of work on the G HS








GESAMP EHS(members from 2000 to 2006 during the revision period)GESAMP EHS(members from 2000 to 2006 during the revision period)

Dr.Tim Bowmer Ecotox TNO Netherlands

Dr.Thomas Hfer Tox BfR Germany

Dr.Derek James Tox HSE (r) United Kingdom

Dr.Michel Marchand Chem IFREMER France

Dr.Stefan Micallef Secr IMO

Mike Morrisette Chem DGAC USA

Finn Pedersen, M.Sc. Fate EPA Denmark

Norman Soutar Secr IMO

Prof.Tore Syversen Tox University Norway

Prof.Meiko Wakabayashi Ecotox University Japan


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GESAMP Hazard ProfileGESAMP Hazard Profile

Columns A 1-2:

Hazards for marine life

Columns B 1-2:

Columns C 1-3:

Hazards for human health

Columns D 1-3:

Columns E 1-3: Interferences


Ecotoxicology - Aquatic LifeEcotoxicology - Aquatic Life


Ecotoxicology - Aquatic Life

A1Bioaccumulation

A prediction of the tendencyof a substance to

bioaccumulate in aquaticorganisms:

Octanol/water partitioncoefficient (log Pow)

Bioconcentration factor(BCF)

A2Biodegradability

Identification of substancesbiodegradation

> 70% within 28 days

(Ready biodegradability

according e.g. to OECD301)


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B1

Acute aquatic toxicity

tested in fish, crustacea(daphnia) and algae

for 72-96 hours

rated as LC50 / IC 50 (mg/l)

B 2

Chronic aquatic toxicity

tested in fish or crustacea(daphnia)

for 28 days

rated as NOEC (mg(l)




Toxicology - Human Health


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Toxicology - Human HealthColumns C 1 - C 3

Poisoning

C1 Acute oral toxicity, tested with rats, rated asLD50

C2 Acute dermal toxicity, tested with rabbits,rated as LD50

C3 Acute inhalation toxicity, tested with rats (4

hrs), rated as LC50


Toxicology - Human HealthColumns D 1 - D 2

Skin and eye damage

D1 Skin irritation / corrosion, tested in rabbit (non-animal tests avaible), rated according toirritation effect or time needed for corrosion (4

hrs, 1 hr, 3 min)D2 Eye irritation / corrosion, tested in rabbit (non-

animal tests avaible but not validated), ratedaccording to irritation effect


Toxicology - Human HealthColumn D 3

Long term health effects - chronic toxicity

C Carcinogenic (tumor)

M Mutagenic (genetics)

R Reprotoxic (mother, foetus, baby)

S Sensitising (allergy)

A Aspiration hazard (lung damage)

T also L,N or I: Specific toxic effects


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Toxicology - Human Health


Behavior in / on the Sea


Interference with fisheriesColumn E1

T Tainter

NT Not tainting by testing

No further work will be done on this anymore!


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Behavior in / on the SeaColumn E2

F Floater, not likely to evaporate or to dissolveFp Persistent Floater, likely to reach coastal

areas persisting on the seaS Sinker, depositing on the sea bedD Dissolver, dilutes in waterE Evaporator, goes into the air

- and specific behavior like FS, FE, etc. -


Hazards for Coastal UseHazards for Coastal Use


Hazards for Coastal UseColumn E3

Evacuation advice

Hazards for fishermen, tourists and others

3 Warning issued leading to the closure ofamenities

2 Warning issued and possible closure ofamenities

1 Warning issued but no closure of amenities

0 None


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Interferences


The GESAMP Hazard Profile


Volume of work

(1998-2006, 13 meetings)

Volume of work

(1998-2006, 13 meetings)

12 hazard criteria (19 discrete properties)

680 substances (1st pass)

>800 substances (2nd & 3rd passes)

16,000 ratings

>150,000 discrete data points

>1,000,000 pieces of supporting data

12 hazard criteria (19 discrete properties)

680 substances (1st pass)

>800 substances (2nd & 3rd passes)

16,000 ratings

>150,000 discrete data points

>1,000,000 pieces of supporting data


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GESAMP and IMOGESAMP and IMO

GESAMP Product Data Reporting Form sent toGESAMP by a manufacturer, including detailed

confidential documents, e.g. test protocols

GESAMP develops a hazard profile based on scientificdata on environmental and human health

Administration makes formal submission to IMO basedon GESAMP profile and safety evaluation

IMO establishes carriage requirements on the basis ofthe GESAMP hazard profile (pollution) and criteria(safety) according to the IBC Code (Chapter 21)

GESAMP Product Data Reporting Form sent toGESAMP by a manufacturer, including detailed

confidential documents, e.g. test protocols

GESAMP develops a hazard profile based on scientificdata on environmental and human health

Administration makes formal submission to IMO basedon GESAMP profile and safety evaluation

IMO establishes carriage requirements on the basis ofthe GESAMP hazard profile (pollution) and criteria(safety) according to the IBC Code (Chapter 21)


Overview of the Structure

and Functions of theGESAMP / EHS

Working Group

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Overview of the Structureand Functions of the

GESAMP / EHS

Working Group

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