Over the last 20 years global community awareness in matters affecting public and occupational health and safety and the environment has significantly increased. In response, governments and organisations such as the UN have become involved in the development of regulatory standards for the provision of chemical safety information. Over the last 20 years global community awareness in matters affecting public and occupational health and safety and the environment has significantly increased. In response, governments and organizations such as the the UN have become involved in the development of regulatory standards for the provision of chemical safety information .