Category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 category 5 ld. Meeting in december cw 12 december 2012, it adopted amendments to the ghs text. Ghs labeling guide united nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs ghs label elements ghs standardized label elements other ghs label elements the prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from annex 1 of the ghs purple book. Defines physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals and harmonizes classification criteria. To view and download the electronic version of the 6th revised edition of the ghs click on the icon below. The globally harmonized system ghs of classification. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling. Effective dates transitional periods classification. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of. Osha ghs training must be completed by december 1, 20. Ghs, the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals, was developed by the united nations as a way to bring into agreement the chemical regulations and standards of different countries. It aims at providing a basis for harmonization of rules and.
The 10% guideline for cat 1 applies in both osha and ghs. Update on implementation of ghs in korea and revision of industrial safety and health act in relation to ghs. At the end of march, the european commission published the 12th adaptation to technical progress atp to 12722008 the classification, labelling and packaging clp regulation under reach. Before the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs was created and implemented, there were many different regulations on hazard classification in use in different countries, resulting in multiple standards, classifications and labels for the same hazard. In this article we will summarize what the main new changes are. Click here to discover classification changes, new pictograms, and more.
Other precautionary statements are rationalized in annex 3. The purple book is the official guiding document for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. Prescribed symbols, signal words and hazard statements can be readily selected from annex 1 of the ghs purple book. It provides framework for ghs adoption, defines the system for hazard classification, and includes guidance on labeling requirements. New changes in ghs revision 8 published 2019 creative. New oshaghs regulations go into effect on june 1, 2015.
Ensure any info proposed to be included in section 9 communicated to wg on annex 4 section 9 confidential and proprietary business information of givaudan 11 big picture what options are available in purple book. It provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals and aims at. In annex 3, section 5, two new precautionary pictograms were added as. These standardized elements are not subject to variation, and should appear on the ghs label as. Annex 11 guidance on other hazards not resulting in. Ghs resources the ghs purple book 2015 is the industry standard reference for ghs. These standardized elements are not subject to variation and should appear on the ghs label as indicated in the ghs for each hazard categoryclass in the system. United nations committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system of. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs is the culmination of more than a decade of work. Annex 7, which provides examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements, includes a new example addressing labeling of small packaging. Ghs is an international guidance system intended to harmonise the. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling. Thats why labelmaster offers an unmatched selection of ghs and hazcom products, ghs training resources and ghs label options to keep your workplace compliant and safe. These standardized elements are not subject to variation and should appear on the ghs label as indicated in the ghs for each hazard category or.
Ghs implementation may require them to introduce new laws, rules, principles and criteria for the classification and labelling of substances and mixtures according to the ghs. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs is now in print. Examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements. The subcommittee of experts on the globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labelling of chemicals has just finished its latest twoyear work programme. It introduced ghs classification and communication system into thailand in 2012. There were many individuals involved, from a multitude of countries, international organizations, and stakeholder organizations. All sixteen 16 sections including the section numbers and headings, and associated information under each heading shall be completed with at least the minimum information and in the order listed in appendix d of the hcs, and annex 4 of. A revised criteria for categorisation of flammable gases within category 1 a number of. The 7th revised edition of the purple book is now available for. Supplemental information, containing data an update to the purple book and beyond a look at some of the changes expected in the revised edition of ghs, and the topics planned by the unsceghs for the 20152016 biennium the newly added hazard category consists of the. Osha hazcom 2012 compared with ghs purple book chemical. Annex 7, which provides examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements, includes a new example.
In order to comply with oshas hazard communication standard for labeling hazardous chemicals, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, product identifier and supplier identification. Not addressed because these are outside the jurisdiction of osha. Section 3 of annex 3 to the purple book is entitled use of precautionary statements, and includes general precautionary measures as well as tables of. Ghs includes criteria for the classification of health, physical and environmental hazards, as well as specifying what information. The 8th revised edition of ghs known as ghs rev 8 was recently published in. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. Hcs2012 6 the ghs is not a model regulation or legislation it is an approach or framework provides the informational framework upon which countries can base programs for the sound management of chemicals. It is also useful to know that parts and subparts in the hpr appear in the same order as the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs purple book, 5 th revised edition i. This update brings the clp regulation in line with the 6th and 7th revisions of. In this feature caroline raine discusses the changes being brought into the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs revision 8. Application of the group concept requires that physical properties, human health effects and environmental effects or environmental fate may be predicted from data for a 4 annex vi 3. Codification of hazard statements, codification and use of. Nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs, revision 3.
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