The most current information on ghs classification, labels and sds as well as other criteria is available in the 5th revised edition of the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghsfrom the united nations economic commission for europe unece. The ghs is an acronym for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. The globally harmonized system ghs of classification. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs is the culmination of more than a decade of work. Defines physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals and harmonizes classification criteria. 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. Annex 7, which provides examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements, includes a new example addressing labeling of small packaging with foldout labels. Annex 11 guidance on other hazards not resulting in. 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. The use of symbols, signal words, or hazard statements other.
The 8th revised edition of ghs known as ghs rev 8 was recently published in. Ghs in uruguay ghs in force since 2009 via decree no. It aims at providing a basis for harmonization of rules and. Spanish language regardless of where the chemical product is manufactured. Introduction scope, definitions, hazard communication classification criteria for physical hazards classification criteria for health hazards classification of environmental hazards annexes provide guidance on how. Globally harmonized system of classification and labeling. What i will cover updates to the ghs purple book program of work for the 201718 biennium hazard communication rulemaking considerations questions. The prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from annex 1 of the ghs purple book. In the next version of the purple book, there will be no annex 2.
Update on implementation of ghs in korea and revision of industrial safety and health act in relation to ghs. The latest, 7th revision of the ghs purple book was released. It provides framework for ghs adoption, defines the system for hazard classification, and includes guidance on labeling requirements. The 10% guideline for cat 1 applies in both osha and ghs. Effective dates transitional periods classification. 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. Nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs, revision 3. At its ninth session 7 december 2018, the committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals adopted a set of amendments to the seventh revised edition of the ghs which include, inter alia. 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. 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.
Osha nprm ghs physical hazards building blocks hazard category. Osha ghs nprm ghs purple book michele sullivan, ph. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training. Unless otherwise specified, all references to the parts, chapters, sections, annexes, paragraphs, etc. Osha hazcom 2012 compared with ghs purple book chemical. The ghs purple book is the main pillar of ghs, containing all the relevant info rmation needed for successful implementation of ghs across the globe. 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. Therefore, countries adopting ghs have to take basic ghs elements from the purple book and issue their own regulations or standards to implement ghs.
On june 12, 2019, the committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals of the unece made available the 8 th revised edition of the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs in print. Annex 7, which provides examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements, includes a new example addressing labeling of small packaging. The electronic version is expected later this summer. Examples of arrangements of the ghs label elements. Transport pictograms are different in appearance than the ghs pictograms. There were many individuals involved, from a multitude of countries, international organizations, and stakeholder organizations. The ghs is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. It introduced ghs classification and communication system into thailand in 2012. To view and download the electronic version of the 6th revised edition of the ghs click on the icon below.
The electronic version is still not released and is expected to release by end of september 2019. Annex 7 of the purple book explains how the ghs pictograms are expected to be proportional to the size of the label text so that generally the ghs pictograms would be smaller than the. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards and provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations used, to this end, in various sectors transport, agriculture, work. This update brings the clp regulation in line with the 6th and 7th revisions of. In respect to hazard communication issues, the meeting focused on labeling of small packaging, precautionary pictograms to reflect the precautionary statement keep out of reach of children, changes to annex 3 of ghs to reflect hazard subcategories, proposed changes to p201 and p202, proposed changes to p310 through p315, etc. It provides the standards used to harmonize hazard classification and communication around the world. 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 recommended precautionary statements for each hazard class and hazard category of the ghs. Ghs 5th revised edition takes shape chemical watch.
New changes are proposed for the seventh revised edition. Ghs includes criteria for the classification of health, physical and environmental hazards, as well as specifying what information should be included on labels of hazardous chemicals as well as safety data sheets. Subsequent editions of this guide may be updated in view of ongoing revisions to the ghs purple book. This page summarizes the relationship of ghs hazard statements, pictograms, signal words, hazard classes, categories, and. Hazard communication standard and ghs update maureen ruskin deputy director directorate of standards and guidance. The ghs document referred to as the purple book, shown in figure 1.
New changes in ghs revision 8 published 2019 creative. The department of industrial works diw is leading the implementation of ghs in thailand. The elements in the ghs supply a mechanism to meet the basic. All amendments are prepared and officially approved by the uns committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods and on the globally harmonized system. In annex 3, section 5, two new precautionary pictograms were added as. The subcommittee of experts on the globally harmonized system ghs of classification and. The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. The purple book is the official guiding document for the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. Not addressed because these are outside the jurisdiction of osha. 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. Category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 category 5 ld. Other precautionary statements are rationalized in annex 3.
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