Millions of pounds of chemical products are shipped between countries daily. The Global Harmonized System (GHS) is being implemented to aid in the communication of hazards and risks. The UN Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED) met in 1992 and decided that global standards for chemical classification and labeling were needed. Every country had different requirements, causing confusion and increasing risk of serious accidents.

SUZHOU, CHINA – Isola Group says its laminate-producing plant here has received ISO/TS 16949 certification. It is the company's third such certification, an international quality standard for the automotive industry.