2010 marks an important year for implementation of the GHS. The U.S. will move toward a final rule to revise the hazard communication standard to conform to the GHS. The EU classification, labeling and packaging regulation will be phased in for substances. Asian countries such as Singapore, Korea, and Japan have important transitional deadlines this year. In a year of great change in the hazard communication arena, it is important to know where we are and where we are headed. This roundtable will explore the status of GHS implementation internationally but with an emphasis on North America. Our OSHA speaker will discuss the proposed U.S. standard, comments received and the status of the final rule. Our Canadian speaker will update us on where Canada is in the process. The final speaker will describe the status of implementation in the rest of the world.