Impact of Fluctuating Rate on International Trade

Question: Discuss about the Impact of Fluctuating Rate on International Trade. Answer: Introduction To be able to carry out this research topic, it is very important for this research to define its topic. This research proposal defines foreign exchange as a comparison of one countrys currency vis a vis the other countries currency. For example we can compare one US dollar to one Indian Rupee. Due to the difference in economic developments of these two countries, it will be found that one currency is stronger than the other. Just to exemplify this, currently one US dollar is equal to about 100 Kshs. Due to globalization, the issue of foreign exchange rates has trickled down to the essence of international trade. Foreign has therefore become a tool to establish the prices of imported goods and services and the prices of exports in the international market. Apart from commodities, foreign exchange also affects the strength of various sectors when it comes to participation in the international market. Developing countries or emerging economies whose currencies are weaker compared to their developed counterparts have got it rough when it comes to international trade. For their prices to remain competitive in the international market, they use a lot of money locally to produce the goods. This means that at the end of the day they will have to fetch less profit due to the high competition when it comes to fixing the selling price of the goods. When importing too, the developing or emerging economies use a lot of money to import the products that they cannot produce. This in turn makes the imported products to appear very expensive for the locals hence discouraging import trade. This makes the countries to export more so as to get less import which is supposedly equal to the exports. This has always been making the developing countries to suffer from imbalance of trade deficit. Due to the impact of globalization the business has no boundary, it crosses across the border. Moreover, as different countries have their own currencies their and own valuations thus, money exchange across the border play important role in international business (Grimwade, 2000). However, the exchange rates among different currencies do not remain same all the time but it varies time to time due to several factors. The fluctuation of different currencies impact on the international business deals and thus, it has been taken as prospective research topic for this research proposal. Background of research The initiation of the international trade has been in existence from ancient age, and then barter method was the process of exchanging goods among the traders. Afterwards, in order to facilitate the business use of currencies begun. However, because of different various factor the exchange rate has been fluctuated in constant basis (International Crude Oil Trade, Year 2013, 2015). The economic performance of country, overall financial and business performance of the country, interest rate parity, inflation rate, and employment rate play significant role in the fluctuation of the currency price in foreign exchange market (Rosenberg, 2003). The fluctuation of FX Rate has significant impact on the business communities, specifically the companies playing in the international market means the exporters and the importers are mainly affected by the FX Rate fluctuations (International Refined Products Trade, Year 2014, 2015). The particular research is on the FX Rate fluctuation and its impa ct on the domestic businesses, which plays globally. Various nations of the world are endowed with various natural resources and not all nations have all they need for their development. To acquire what they do not have necessitated the introduction of international trade. Many goods are acquired from other countries by being imported from the countries where they are in plenty. Due to the extent of globalization there was need to adopt a common currency which would then be used in international trade. To this far, the US dollar has been the common currency being used in the international trade. Unfortunately, due to a single currency, any fluctuation in that currency would affect the entire global trade. This scenario was witnessed during the 2007-2008 economic inflation in the United States which was caused by speculation in the housing mortgages rates. The economic recession in the US then later spread to other economies of the world very fast due to the fact that the US dollar was being used as the common currency for international trade. Importation became expensive for the developing countries and exportation became cheaper. All in all, the goods at the international market appeared expensive since the raw materials imported to produce them were expensive. Many of the developing countries have suffered from this problem since their currencies against the American dollar have been weaker. This has made importation to be very expensive and exported products to attract prices that are not commensurate with the cost of production at the local country. On the contrary, developed countries which have got stronger currencies relative to US dollar have not been adversely affected. They are able to import and export goods and services at very competitive costs or prices. This research proposal seeks to identify how the fluctuation in the foreign currency has been affecting international trade. Problem statement International trade is the only platform where different countries can acquire what they do not produce and also sell what they produce and others do not. In this trade, there is a major element that influences the running of this trade. This is the common currency that used in the trade. The fluctuating rate of the US dollar against other currencies either affects trade positively or negatively. In case of the FX Rate swing in favour of the domestic currency then the rate of the domestic currency will be hiked, and then the exporters have to face severe loss because they got payment in foreign currency but they have to invest domestic currency in order to produce the product materials (Weithers, 2006). Therefore, good performances of the domestic currency fetch losses to the exporters, whereas the importers are benefitted by the good performance of the domestic currency as they have to pay in foreign currencies. On the other hand, in case of domestic currency provides bad performanc es then the exporters are benefitted and the importers have to face monetary losses. Since international trade is there to stay, this means that the global business will continue being affected by the fluctuating foreign exchange rates. Many researches have been done on the impact of variance of forex on international business to establish the extent of the effect of foreign exchange on international trade but a gap still exist on the major effects of foreign exchange rate on international business. It is for this reason that this research proposal seeks to identify the extent to which foreign exchange affects international trade. Research aim and objectives The research aim to detect the risks for the business occurs due to the volatility of FX rate. The main objective of this research is to determine the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuation on international or global business. The specific research objectives were; To understand the factors, which are liable for the fluctuation of FX Rate To find out effective remedies so that the impact of currency fluctuations can be minimized. Research questions Q1: Is there any major impact of volatile nature of FX Market on the international market? Q2: What are the key factors of the volatility in the FX market? Q3. How the impact of the volatile FX Market on global organization can be restrained? Hypothesis Hypothesis of the research are as follows: H0: Volatile FX market has direct impact on the business organizations; specially, the organization doing business internationally. H1: Volatile FX market has not any direct impact on the business organizations Literature review The FX rate is prone to be volatile as there are different factors, which influence rate of foreign exchange. Difference in interest rate, difference in inflation, Current account scarcities, Public debt, term for trading along with the political stability and economic performance of the domestic country are the significant variables of FX market (Wystup, 2006). Because of the different variables the performances of the domestic currency in international market use to fluctuate (Ree, Yoon, Park, 2015). Moreover, the fluctuations of the domestic currency in the international market greatly influence the business of the business organization, especially, the organization, which has exposure in the international market. The profitability of the organization hugely varied because of the FX Rate fluctuations. Even for the FX rate fluctuation the organizations have to face severe monetary losses (Ree, Yoon, Park, 2012). The global players more specifically the firm involve in export or i mport business are mainly affected by the FX Rate fluctuations. A research study done by (Aliyu, 2011) recorded that any increase in foreign exchange led to a corresponding rise in the level of imports and on the other hand, a drop in the amounts of exports. On the contrary, they assert that any depreciation in the foreign exchange rate will make exports cheaper and imports expensive. This will go a long way in discouraging imports and encouraging imports. These two scenarios always lead to diversion of resources to either importing or exporting depending on the favorable side. The effect is wide as it also has an impact on economy of the exporting as well as the importing country. On the same breadth, in his research, (Hossain, 2002) concurs that globalization facilitates trade which in turn affects the amount of exports and imports of a given country. He adds that this also affects the balance of payment of various countries. Other researches done by (Levy Yeyati, 2003) concluded that those nations that have highly flexible forex rate achieve faster economic growth. In Nigeria, (Asher, 2012) did a research about the impact of exchange rate variation on the economy. According to his research findings of the study which spanned ten years, real forex rate did have a positive change on the progress of the economy. A correlation study was also done by (Akpan, 2008) to establish the relationship that exists between economic growth and foreign exchange trends. The results pointed out that there was a strong positive correlation between the two variables. This led to his research conclusion that in deed exchange rate liberalization impacted positively on the economy of Nigeria. (firoozi, 1997) confirmed that there is a correlation when it comes to forex volatility and foreign direct investment. (Duiker and Gorg, 2009) also established that forex between two countries is a core factor in evaluating the foreign direct investment in japan and china. In certain periods in japan, it is recorded that devaluating the foreign exchange in china leads to a positive foreign direct investment in japan. On the same note (Chong and Tan, 2008) also carried out a research on foreign exchange impact on investment and concluded that there is a very close relationship that exist in exchange rate volatility and macroeconomic aspects in the countries found in southeast Asia. There is a negative association between forex volatility on foreign direct investment among European Union countries to those in eastern Europe (Arratibel and Zdzienicka, 2011). (Baek and Okawa, 2001) studied that the strengthening of japanese yen relative to currencies in Asia and America leads to a rise i n foreign direct investment among the manufacturing industries in Asia. (Gorg and Wakelin, 2002) also asserts that direct investment is mostly affected by the volatility of the exchange rates in the united states of America since the common international trade currency is usually the American dollar. The various levels of economic growth which includes strengthening and weakening of the countrys currency has a major effect on the balance of trade of that particular country (Ling et al. 2008; Ibrahim et al. 2014). There have been attempts by some countries to use their own currencies to cause an foreign direct investment inflows from the countries that have less strong currencies (Bleaney and Greenaway, 2001). The key variables that influence the FX rate are, difference interest rate, inflation, interest rate parity, political stability economic performance of domestic nation etc. (Grieb, 2013). Operational definitions and measurement The companies doing business internationally must keep an eye on the FX market as the volatility in FX market can impact on the profitability of the business of these organizations (Reiswich Uwe, 2012). Good performances of the domestic currency fetch losses to the exporters, whereas the importers are benefitted by the good performance of the domestic currency (Kliatskova Mikkelsen, 2015). On the other hand, in case of domestic currency provides bad performances then the exporters are benefitted and the importers have to face monetary losses. Research methodology The quantitative research methodology will be applied in this research so that a widespread understanding can be achieved about FX market volatility (Ong Barkbu, 2010). The data that will be used in this study will be collected from secondary sources such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) global economic growth quarterly releases and major stock exchange markets such as the New York stock exchange. The data will span from 2005 to 2015. The models that will be employed in this study which use economic indicators which are; inflation rates, GDP and exchange rates. To add on, the study will use multiple regression analysis to establish the effect of changes in forex on international trade. Also, ordinary least square estimation technique will also be used. The secondary research help in acquiring the basic ideas and the primary data help in accomplishing the research aim and objectives. Research design Descriptive design has been applied for the research for acquiring deep detail knowledge on the research topic. In any research, the design is usually the framework which directs the processes that are required so as to obtain the apt information that is needed for the research (Cooper Schindler, 2008). This study chooses to use descriptive research design. This type of research design is robust as it ensures exhaustful description of the data so as to make sure that there are no cases of bias in the process of data collection. In some instances inferential statistics will also be used to establish correlation and association between variables. This research study will majorly depend on secondary data. This data will be obtained from the IMF reports and economic journals published by the world bank. Data analysis The data obtained from the secondary sources will be summarised and organized for the purpose of analysis. Various analysis tools such as excel and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) will be employed to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, percentages, variances and so on will be obtained from descriptive statistics analysis. Inferential statistics such as test of significance will be used to make various decisions in hypothesis tests (Kothari , 2004). Dependent and independent variables Dependent variables are the variables than an individual wish to predict, estimate and what is affected when executing the experiment and things that is affected in the experiment. Independent Variable Independent variable is the variable that can be changed and one can control the variables (Rebonato Rebonato, 2004). Description of the expected results Going by the previous researches done on the impact of foreign exchange fluctuation on the global business, we can almost certainly say that the results will not be any different. Less developed countries are expected to experience unfavourable balance of trade due to their week currencies against the US dollar. Many countries will be found to cut on imports since they appear expensive for the local citizens. Exports will also go down but at the same time go down in countries that import raw materials to produce the exports. This in short means that the final conclusion of this research paper will be that fluctuation in foreign exchange rates indeed affects international business to a larger extent. Conclusion, interpretation, and recommendation As per the findings of the research process, the conclusions will be made and further recommendation be suggested to the relevant stakeholders in the economy so that they can have a better insight of the state of affairs when it comes to international trade and how the rate of foreign exchange rate affects whole process (Ree, Yoon, Park, 2015). Grantt chart for research activities from literature review to data analysis. ACTIVITIES WK 1 WK2 WK3 WK4 WK5 WK6 WK7 WK8 WK9 WK10 WK11 WK12 WK13 WK14 LITERATURE REVIEW XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX DATA COLLECTION XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX DATA ANALYSIS XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX FINAL RESEARCH XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX References International Crude Oil Trade . (2013). World Oil Trade,. Akpan, P. L. (2008). Foreign exchange market and economic growth in an emerging petroleum based economy: Evidence from Nigeria (1970-2003). African Economic and Business Review. Aliyu, S. R. (2011). Impact of Oil Price Shock and Exchange Rate Volatility on Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation,. Research Journal of International Studies. Arratibel, O., Furceri, D., Martin, R. (2011). The effect of nominal exchange rate volatility on real macroeconomic performance in the CEE countries. Economic Systems. Asher , O. J. (2012). The Impact of Exchange rate Fluctuation on the Nigeria Economic Growth (1980 2010). Baek, I. 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Advantages and Disadvantages of Neoliberalism and Globalization

Question: Discuss about the Advantages and Disadvantages of Neoliberalism and Globalization. Answer: Introduction Globalization is defined as integration of worlds economy with ones. The expansion of market has created free movement of goods and services. The imposition of free market policies in the year 1980s was the most talked about issue. The phenomenon of globalization is beyond integration of economy but perhaps seen as social economic interchange. Neo liberal is the late name of the famous movement of globalization (Beck, 2015; Pieterse, 2015). The term neo liberalization includes the following facts: Liberation of free enterprise or private enterprise from any external force. Neoliberalism focus on creating a free market for the people in order to conduct trade conveniently. Free trade practice creates a better environment that helps in conducting trade. Cutting down of the public expenditure for the purpose of social services. This has further reduced the rate associated with the public expenditure. Deregulation Privatization is the overall purpose of Neoliberalism. It purposes to create a free market for the economies to attain a desired growth. The purpose of neoliberalism is due to the new economic policies framework in 1980s Eliminating the concept of public or community goods in order to gain market growth Advantages of neoliberalism Neoliberalism is referred as an idea associated with Laiseez-faire economic liberalism. It includes extensive economic liberalization policies. These economic practices include extensive economic liberalization policy such as privatization, fiscal strictness, deregulation, free trade, and reductions in government spending. These economic practices thereby help in increasing the role of the private sector in the economy. The market-based practices have stimulated that comprise of a shift in pattern (Ong, 2006). Since 1990, the economies were giving stress on increasing the rate of economic growth. Economic development is a wider concept that includes not only the economic growth but a lot of institutional changes. Growth is only possible with the help of development. Economic growth is only possible through improvement in the GDP. Hence it has become important to pay attention on various activities relevant to the economic growth and development (Saad-Filho and Johnston, 2005). Since World War II there has been clear reduction in the trade barriers and the tariff quotas. The relaxation in the Trade barriers has positively affected the GDP. It is only due to the development in the trade agreement like GATT, WTO who has a purpose to reduce the overall trade barriers. These treaties have affected the way of doing business. The trade has subsequently increased due to these treaties. The GATT WTO as seem are an outcome of the neoliberal movement. These treaties have however revoked the trade barriers that existed previously global trade has increased linearly due to these trade arrangements. The economic neoliberalism has supported FDI which is largely considered as a reason for international trade. The presence of FDI has increased drastically causing a positive change in the economy (Giroux, 2004). One of the general attribute of neoliberalism is the aspiration to strengthen and develop the market. This is achieved through increasing the number, incidence, repeatability, and formalization of dealings. Overall purpose of neoliberalism is to attain possible action of every individual in a market to be carried out in rivalry with other. It is essential from the point of view of the transactions that are carried in an infinitely short time and repeated again. An expansion in the market space is guided in a way it helps in managing a large market economy. They are looking for new area in the market to explore. The focus over the property during the classic and market liberalism era is replaced by an emphasis on the contract (Jessop, 2002). The process of Contract maximalisation is a typical neoliberal concept. The period of contract was reduced in the labor market due an increase in frequency of contract. Free trade agreement is a form of document that helps in abolition of tariffs or international limitation. One of the advantages of neo-liberalism is to abolish the restriction in the trade practice. Neoliberalism encourages free trade between the economies that allows integration of market. Globalization is known by the name of neo-liberalization. It is due to Neoliberalism the countries worldwide are able to share the culture and economy (Giroux, 2015). Another concept in the neoliberal market is related to automated trading and creation of virtual market. In the neoliberal sense the automated trading has led to intensification of transaction. This expansion in the activity means that the neoliberal societies are more open. The modern neo liberals are more focused on creating link. This attitude used by neoliberal is called as connectionists. It is due to the expansion in the scope of contract the transaction cost plays an important role. The cost of competition intensifies the transaction. The overall process of neo-liberalism has reached to a level that threatens the existing economy (Hall, Massey and Rustin, 2015). It is important to notice that the growth n the field of financial sector is due to neoliberal character apart from any inherent shift. The entire sector is based on the transaction cost. It is almost non-existent in a centrally planned economy. This has already created a demand in the market in financial sector. An increase in the sector and office employment is in direct contradiction which more or less creates a free market. The speed of trading has increased due to neoliberalism. The overall market is moving at a fast speed. The automated functions have created an efficient market by increasing the trade volume (Davies, 2014). Criticism of neoliberalism The small, medium a bigger enterprise are now pushed out of the market as they were performing below par. The public sector was slimmed from its profitable part while handling over to the private sector. The small size business was affected by the changes in the market. Few argued that there has been a false correlation between economic growth and secured employment. It is believed that there will be badly paid jobs in the market. All the new form of private property is creating a predatory form of appropriation. The continuous destruction of welfare state has affected the individual in order to provide necessity and time. The economy is highly reliable on less reliable services than the privately own state (Peck, 2013). The market fundamentalism is one of the disadvantages of neoliberalism. The free market ignores the importance of health and education. By adopting the free market in these two areas would create inequalities. This will further cause under provision of an institution that is important for the long term investment (Streeck, 2014). It will further state that the neoliberal policies have further widened the inequalities. It is due to several factors like skilled workers. Those firms who have more power were able to increase producer surplus. The firms with the monpsony power were able to limit the wage growth. The capital deregulation has not necessarily helped in the economic development this has accompanied in increasing the financial instability. This has caused a wider financial economic shock. A report on the Neoliberalism has increased the risk of adverse cycles. Economic growth is only possible through improvement in the GDP. Hence it has become important to pay attention on various activities relevant to the economic growth and development (Hirst, Thompson and Bromley, 2015). Recommendations and Conclusion There are three main problems that are associated with neoliberalism. There is a widening gap between poor and rich, increase in the unemployment rate and ill effects of globalization. The government of economies should take proper measures to solve the issue by taking care of the market they need to create better employment opportunities for the local people. This will somehow help in managing the situation. To conclude there has been an ample of support regarding the notion that influences the liberal economy theory. The economic policies that were adopted from 1970 are the part of an attempt to gain economic gain. Globalization is considered as a different concept from neoliberalism. The concept of neoliberalism is seen from the point of view of economic development. The essay however warns readers against the shift of economy towards a deregulated one. This will however decrease the concept of welfare state. The whole essay make a distinction as it was promised that the purpose of neoliberalism is to provide benefit to each individual but there were disparities. The disparities in the implementation can be seen later on by the small, developing countries. These countries were mostly inhabited by the small and medium sized business. The neoliberalism has a worldwide impact on the policy making. References Beck, U., 2015.What is globalization?. John Wiley Sons. Davies, W., 2014.The limits of neoliberalism: Authority, sovereignty and the logic of competition. Sage. Giroux, H.A., 2004.The Terror of Neoliberalism: Authoritarianism and the Eclipse of Democracy. Paradigm Publishers Giroux, H.A., 2015.Against the terror of neoliberalism: Politics beyond the age of greed. Routledge. Hall, S., Massey, D. and Rustin, M., 2015.After Neoliberalism?. 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The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Introduction The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is an international system that is used in standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. The GHS describes the hazards of chemicals to health, environment, and body (Roughton Crutchfield, 2008).Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More It also used in classification of other materials when they are compared with the other known hazardous chemicals. The GHS also assists in communicating information about hazardous chemicals including the protective measures needed to be taken that are placed on the labels and safety Data Sheets also known as the SDS. The GHS is important, because the information it gives is used in determination of hazardous chemicals as well as gives information about what is n eeded to prepare a label or the SDS when needed. Its application (GHS) is of benefit to governments and companies as well as the workforce and the public. According to researchers, using the GHS helps to lower the costs of healthcare, offer a safer working environment, increased efficiency, and lastly disseminating knowledge about hazardous materials and chemicals that a person can come into contact. (Roughton Crutchfield, 2008). The GHS method of classifying chemicals is used worldwide as a tool of creating a standard advancement in understanding dangerous chemicals and their properties. It provides a guideline and a mechanism that details how to use safely dangerous chemicals as well as how to transport and dispose of the chemicals. People also use the GHS to learn about the effects and precautions that are needed when handling hazardous chemicals. With the adoption and implementation of the safety data sheets in many work places, knowledge about the dangers of chemicals is becom ing more accessible and this has helped in formulating preventive and protective measures aimed at improving the health and safety of the work places. This paper will look at the history of the GHS, hazard classification of materials, testing requirements, and finally implementation. Discussion History The Globally GHS was created by the United Nations. It is an internationally agreed system of identifying and categorizing hazardous chemicals. The system was made to replace the many standard of classification that was being used in different countries. It was intended to introduce constituent criteria for labeling and classifying chemicals worldwide.Advertising Looking for research paper on environmental studies? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Development of the GHS began in 1992 at the Rio Conference, when various organizations such as the International Labor Organizations and government stakeholders met at a United Nations Conference (United Nations, 2005). Before it was instituted by the United Nations, different countries had different methods for identifying chemicals and their regulations differed. Although in part the systems were similar, they always resulted in creating multiple standards for classifications and labeling of essentially the same hazardous chemicals in different countries (United Nation, 2010). This difference in classification and labeling standards in different countries posed a great challenge to importation and exportation of hazardous chemicals. The system was and is meant to replace the different systems that are found in different regions. Although the GHS is not mandatory under the UN laws, the system helps participating countries by offering the infrastructure needed in its implementation. This has been very helpful especially to developing countries who cannot meet the cost of the infrastructure. During the 1992, United Nation Conference at Rio members agreed that there was need for a harmonized system. They said in a statement that, â€Å"A globally harmonized hazard classification and compatible labeling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available if feasible, by the year 2000† (PHMA, 2010). Hazard Classification of Materials Under the GHS classification of hazardous materials (substances and mixtures), three steps are followed: Identification of relevant data regarding the hazards of a substance or mixture; Subsequent review of those data to ascertain the hazards associated with the substance or mixture; and A decision on whether the substance or mixture will be classified as a hazardous substance or mixture and the degree of hazard, where appropriate, by comparison of the data with agreed hazard classification criteria (United Nations, 2006). The criterion that is used by the GHS to classify hazardous material can be summarized as follows. Physical Hazards The Physical hazards a re identified and classified based on the ststem used by the UN in identification of these goods. Below are some of the substances labeled as hazardous and their definitions.Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Explosives– under the GHS explosives are divided into six groups depending on how hazardous they are. The classification is adopted from the UN Dangerous Goods system. A Flammable Gas– under the GHS this is a gas that will burrn at temperatures below 20  °C when exposed to the air and their pressures are around 100 Kpa. The products or materials that are in this group are classified into either a one or two hazard category based on the results gotten after calculations. Flammable Aerosols– these are placed either under the category one or category two if their comp osition contains a component that is flammable. These can either be flammable solids , liquids or gasses. Oxidizing Gases these are gases that will release oxygen. they either cause or increase the rate at which substances are going to burn. The materials in this category are put under one class of category based on their ability to support ignition and fires. Gases under Pressure – thisare gases that are placed in counters that have very high pressures. They are also those gases that are stored as liquefied gases. The GHS considers them hazardous because if they are suddenly released they can cause physical damage or freezing. Their damage can extend to bodily harm, property and the environment. A Flammable Liquid liquids in this category will have their flash points at below 93 °C. these products under this class will be placed in four groups according to the boiling and flash points they have. A Flammable Solid these are solids that are going to ignite if they are moved just a little or they experience friction. Under this are powdered or granular in nature. They will be easily ignited when they come into contact with open flames and ignition sources. Self-Reactive Substances- these are mostly unstable liquids or solids that are going to heat up and burn even in closed containers. They do not require air to burn, excluded in this category are the explosives and oxidizing substances (United Nations, 2006). Others include, Pyrophoric Liquid, Pyrophoric Solid, Self-Heating Substances, Oxidizing Liquids, Oxidizing Solids, Organic Peroxides, Substances Corrosive to Metal, and Substances which on Contact with Water Emit Flammable Health Hazards Several substances have been labeled as being health hazards under the GHS. According to the GHS, they are identified by the effect they have on the health of a living thing. Acute Toxicity– substances and mixtures under this are placed under five categories. From these categories people can know what is required for protection, transportation and handling. Skin Corrosion – the term is used to refer to situations where the damage to the skin is irreversible after a person has been in contact with the chemical or substance for a substantial amount of time. Materials under this category are placed into one category known as the corrosion category. Skin Irritation the term is used to refer to situations when a person gets into contact with a substance and the damage they suffer on their skin is reversible.. These substances are placed under a special category of irritants.,but for some products there are other categories that can be applied such as mild irritants. Serious Eye Damage. This means that the damage caused by the substance or mixture affects the eye and the damage done is irreversible within a time frame of 21 days afte coming into contact. Materials that are in this category are classified under a single category that is harmonized. Eye Irritation this means that the damage caused to the eye can be reversed with in a time frame of 21 days after being into contact with the hazardous material. Marterials and products under this are placed under categories of irritation, but for special occasion and after application from relevant authorities products can be placed under special categories according to the severity of the damage they can cause. Respiratory Sensitizer the term will be used to refer to products that are going to cause hypersensitivity while breathing. It is characterized by wheezing and sneezing. This will in turn cause difficulty in breathing after the substance has been inhaled. Materials and roducts under this are placed under a single hazard category. Skin Sensitizer. This term under the GHS is used to refer to all substances and mixtures that are going to cause an allergic reaction after coming into contact with the skin. Another term for this is contact sensitizer. Materials and products under this are placed under a single ca tegory of hazardous products. Germ Cell Mutagenicity. The term is used to refer to the rise and increase of mutations of living cells. Materials and substances that cause these mutations are placed under two categories. This is according to the severity of the mutation they are going to cause after coming into contactn(United Nations, 2006). Other definitions include, Reproductive Toxicity, Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (TOST), Aspiration Hazard, and Carcinogenicity. The Environmental Hazards They are classified according to their toxicity as follows Acute Aquatic Toxicity. Under the GHS the term is used to refer to the intrinsic property of a substance or mixture to cause harm or injury to animals and organisms in water after being exposed for a short time. There are three levels of toxicity under the GHC. These are based on available data on toxicity of substances. In some regions the levels and categories will be extended into various sectors such as fishing, hotels etc. Chron ic Aquatic Toxicity– the term is used to refer to the potential or properties of substances and mixtures to affect the aquatic living organisms after being exposed. The effects are measured in relation to the organism’s lifecycle. The level of toxicity determines the categorization of these substances. There are four categories that are available under this (United Nations, 2006). Hazardous Classification of Mixtures Under the GHS protocol Under the GHS system mixtures are tested to see their effect on the environment and the health of organisms. This is based on the information that is available concerning the effect of the mixture and the substances or subcomponent of it. The practice used in identifying hazardous mixtures is borrowed from the EU system used in preparing mixtures and classifying them.In summary, the classification of mixtures under the GHS is based on the following three steps. If there is data available regarding the toxicological or the ectoxicol ogical aspect of the substance, then it is used in the identification and classification process. A bridging principle is undertaken when the data on this mixtures is not available. It tests the individual property of the components making the mixture. If both data for the mixture and the bridging principle cannot be applied, then a calculation or cut off values that is described in the specific end point is used in the classification of the mixture. Requirements needed for testing The guideline that is used in the GHS does not give information on how substances are going to be tested if they are hazardous or not. This is because GHS tries as much as it can to avoid using animals to test the materials and prefer other methods applied in the science world. This means that the determination of health and environmental hazards is based on various scientific methods that are based on international procedures and criteria already approved in different systems. the test data that is avai lable from different sources is used when classifying hazardous materials in different regiosns is adopted and encouraged.Advertising Looking for research paper on environmental studies? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More This thereby avoids the need for animal testing. Under the GHS, materials are tested to see if they are physical hazards by using various test methods used by the UN. The tests for mixtures are also based on the same rules. When substances or mixtures have been ascertained to be hazardous according to the GHs, the information is supposed to be passed or communicated to relevant people including authorities and those that will be using the material. The methods used to communicate this messages are essentially the same as those used in other systems only that the GHS is internationally accepted. The GHS standards are put in place to help people and users to understand the things they need to do to protect themselves. The guiding principles used under the GHS are, Although business information and trade secterts are important in business they should not put the lives of workers at risk. The information transmitted should be placed in different modes such as labels and placards. The m essages should be written in a language and a way that an average person can understand easily. The information passed should contain a hazard statement as well as a statement that details the precautions that are needed.. The information should be consistent to each other to avoid confusion in interpretation and understanding. The communication should take into consideration all research and any new evidence that has been carried out. Some of the factors that affected the work included the comprehensibility of the labels because of difference in culture and language. Other factors that affected the work included Philosophies were sifferent in the systems being used regarding the things that were to appear on the labels. Ability to translate the phrases that were used Ability to appropriately understand the meaning and respond to the symbols or pictograms used These factors were considered when the GHS communication tools were being developed. The GHS developed the GHS purple b ook that gave a comprehensibility instrument to guide in formulating the labels. Label elements The standard label developed by the GHS includes the following. Symbols: the symbols transmit information on the healthbodily, and the environmental hazard information about the substance or mixture. They also include the GHS hazard class and category associated with the material. The pictures used should include also the harmonized symbol and other elements such as background and pattern. The symbols are borrowed from the EU system. Signal Words: include warning and danger words. These are used to emphasize hazards associated with the product. They are used to show the people the severity of the product they are using so that they can take the measures that are needed in handling it. The GHS says that only one of these signal words can be placed on a label so that confusion can be reduced. Hazard Statement: this is a statement that is placed on a label and will be used mostly on product s that have more than one risk. It will help people to identify potentially more dangerous substances. This is used to help people identify the hazardous substances and mixtures. The other additional label elements that are included according to the GHS are Precautionary Statements, Product Identifier, Supplier identification and, Supplemental information. Implementation of the GHS The implementation and adoption of the GHS is expected to help in making the international trade efficient. This going to be helpful in different countries that presently use different methods to communicate the hazard information of products. The implementation of the GHS has not been put on a time frame, but the goal of the United Nation was to have it adopted by many countries by the end of 2008. Different countries require different schedules to update and implement the GHS system and conform to the standards. For example, on United States published in an article that was going to guide the country i n adoption of the GHS. This was based on based on the Directive 67/548/EEC and needed to have it changed to conform to the GHS. The new regulation was expected to be passed by 2009 and to be adopted between 2010 and 2015. Australia expects to have the new regulations in place by the end of 2012. The United Nations monitors progress made by countries in implementing the GHS and it publishes summaries of the current status (United Nations, 2005). References PHMA. (2010). Global Harmonization of Hazard Classification and Labeling Systems. Web. Roughton, J. E Crutchfield, N. (2008). Job hazard analysis: a guide for voluntary compliance and beyond : from hazard to risk : transforming the JHA from a tool to a process Chemical, Petrochemical Process. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann. United Nation. (2010). Resolutions and Decisions of the Economic and Social Council. New York : United Nations. United Nations. (2004). A Guide to The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Web. 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