It provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals and aims at. 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. Its also good for any business impacted by ghs to understand the changes as well. Not addressed because these are outside the jurisdiction of osha. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling. It provides framework for ghs adoption, defines the system for hazard classification, and includes guidance on labeling requirements. Effective dates transitional periods classification. The 7th revised edition of the purple book is now available for. The subcommittee of experts on the globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labelling of chemicals has just finished its latest twoyear work programme. 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. There were many individuals involved, from a multitude of countries, international organizations, and stakeholder organizations. A revised criteria for categorisation of flammable gases within category 1 a number of. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. Category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 category 5 ld.
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. 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. 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. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs is now in print. Amendments to the 7threvised edition of the purple book ecosoc committee of experts on the tdg and on the ghs report stsgac. Defines physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals and harmonizes classification criteria. This update brings the clp regulation in line with the 6th and 7th revisions of. It provides the standards used to harmonize hazard classification and communication around the world. These standardized elements are not subject to variation, and should appear on the ghs label as. Osha hazcom 2012 compared with ghs purple book chemical.
Prescribed symbols, signal words and hazard statements can be readily selected from annex 1 of the ghs purple book. The 8th revised edition of ghs known as ghs rev 8 was recently published in. Ghs includes criteria for the classification of health, physical and environmental hazards, as well as specifying what information. Meeting in december cw 12 december 2012, it adopted amendments to the ghs text. Nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs, revision 3. In this article we will summarize what the main new changes are. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs is the culmination of more than a decade of work. At labelmaster, we strive to keep you uptodate on the ghs and oshas updates to its hazard communication standard hcs. Osha ghs training must be completed by december 1, 20. The 10% guideline for cat 1 applies in both osha and ghs. Ghs resources the ghs purple book 2015 is the industry standard reference for ghs. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling. 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. Annex 11 guidance on other hazards not resulting in.
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. Codification of hazard statements, codification and use of. Ghs is an international guidance system intended to harmonise the. The purple book is the official guiding document for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. 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. Other precautionary statements are rationalized in annex 3. Key countries with respect to the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling ghs final thoughts 2. In this feature caroline raine discusses the changes being brought into the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs revision 8. New changes in ghs revision 8 published 2019 creative. 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.
Examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements. The electronic version is still not released and is expected to release by end of september 2019. To view and download the electronic version of the 6th revised edition of the ghs click on the icon below. 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. Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs.
The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of. It aims at providing a basis for harmonization of rules and. It introduced ghs classification and communication system into thailand in 2012. 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. 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. Annex 7, which provides examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements, includes a new example. United nations committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system of.
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