[The advantages and problems of implementation of the globally harmonized system (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals in the practice of the national preventive toxicology and hygiene].

GHS, aimed at unifying and objective assessment of risk has significant differences from current classifications of toxicity and danger applied in the Russian Federation. However, the need to implement the international commitments of the Russian Federation, the reluctance of the Russian industry twice classify and label products for the domestic and international market demand introduction of the International Classification into the practice of national preventive toxicology.