Purple Book

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A directory of transitional year programs for doctors wanting to sample multiple specialties before deciding on one. It provided information on required and elective rotations, call scheduling, etc.

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(ed.) (2011) The Purple Book: A Progressive Future for Labour, London, BiteBack.

The spirit of '97

The GHS document, also known as "The Purple Book," establishes hazard classification and communication provisions with explanatory information on how to apply the system.

Globally Harmonized System hazard communication

Passport Office in Peterborough and say in Californian tones: 'Hey, how's about that little purple book that I'm owed as my mum's from London?

Comment: Malachi deserves to use his passport to glory; The selection of American Malachi Davis for Great Britain in the Olympic 400 metres has caused quite a stir but LEE McLAUGHLAN argues that the Californian has done nothing wrong in earning his big chance

1975)--often referred to as the "Purple Book" because of its cover.

Linking science to policy: the role of international collaborative research. (International Perspectives)

In the weeks ahead, the forum's efforts will show visible results in the form of an operating manual--dubbed the "purple book"--for the processes of placing business.

Lifting the Fog Over London

Now known as the "Purple Book," it also includes the complete Constitution and By-laws of the Association and is designed to be copied and distributed among the Chapter leaders for ready reference.

The NRA chapter

The Purple Book 2009, recently published by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund, shows that almost 1,200 DB schemes closed to existing members between 2000 and 2008.

Learning a few lessons from the financial crisis hitting the market; Defined contribution pension provision has quickly become the future of retirement savings. Martin Faulkner, senior consultant at Towers Watson's Birmingham office, gives his take on the key issues, risks and opportunities involved

In the same year the GHS was agreed by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (The Purple Book').

The current status of GHS: Wayne Smith, technical and membership support manager, British Coatings Federation, (below) looks at the current status of the new GHS, the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling chemicals