IHC Meeting No. 52 Meeting Update

The IHC held its 52nd meeting on February 28 – March 1, 2023 in Singapore. The International Harmonization Council (IHC) is a group of industry associations that work cooperatively to manage the global harmonization of industry standards.

CGA Harmonization

International Harmonization Update

The International Harmonization Council (IHC) was formed in 1998 to manage the global harmonization of industry standards. The IHC includes representation from the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), the Asia Industrial Gases Association (AIGA), the European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), and the Japan Industrial and Medical Gases Association (JIMGA). Today, the IHC maintains a portfolio of more than 70 harmonized standards.

CGA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Review Papers for June/July 2022 UN SCETDG and UN SCEGHS Sessions

This AHC may develop CGA positions related to any working (formal) or informal papers submitted for these upcoming UN sessions.

Sid Phakey Honored with 2021 IOMA International Harmonization Award

This prestigious award, created by the International Oxygen Manufacturers Association Global Committee, is presented annually to an individual who best exemplifies the character, commitment, and technical excellence prevalent in the development of harmonized publications or legislation at the international level.

CGA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Review Papers for November/December 2021 UN SCETDG and UN SCEGHS Sessions

This AHC may develop CGA positions related to any working (formal) or informal papers submitted for these upcoming UN sessions.

CGA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Review Papers for June/July 2021 UN SCETDG and UN SCEGHS Sessions

This Ad Hoc Committee may develop CGA positions related to any working (formal) or informal papers submitted for these upcoming UN sessions.

CGA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Review Papers for November/December 2020 UN SCETDG and UN SCEGHS Sessions

This AHC may develop CGA positions related to any working (formal) or informal papers submitted for these upcoming UN sessions.

Satoshi Hasaka of JIMGA Receives 2019 IOMA International Harmonization Award

We thank Mr. Hasaka for his long dedication to the sustained, safe operation of our industry.

ISO Meetings – October 2019 Recap

October, 2019 was a busy month for ISO meetings! Four ISO groups of interest to CGA members held their annual plenary meetings.

International Harmonization Council – August 2019 Update

The IHC held its 45th meeting on August 20-21, with representatives from CGA, EIGA, and JIMGA, as well as Air Liquide Canada Inc.; Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; and Linde.