The GHS provides a single set of harmonized criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health and physical hazards and specifies hazard communication elements for labeling and safety data sheets. Under the GHS, labels would include signal words, pictograms, and hazard and precautionary statements and safety data sheets would have standardized format.
This system was agreed on at an international level by governments, industry, and labor, and adopted by the UN in with a goal of for implementation. This will enhance worker comprehension, resulting in appropriate handling and use of chemicals.
The harmonized format of the safety data sheets will enable workers to access the information more efficiently. In addition, currently multiple labels and safety data sheets must often be developed for the same product when shipped to different countries.
This creates a major compliance burden for chemical manufacturers and those involved in international trade, increasing the cost of providing hazard information. The adoption of GHS will minimize this burden.
Under the HCS, labels for hazardous chemicals are standardized and in addition to the name and manufacturer information are required to include four elements:. Among these proposed rules are new and revised hazard classifications, revised provisions for updating labels, and new labeling provisions for small containers.
Comments on the proposed revisions are due by April 19, but once OSHA publishes the final rule, most labels will need to be revised. BS is the British Standard for pressure-sensitive adhesive labels used for marine applications. It is recognized internationally as the standard labels must meet when used on hazardous chemical containers shipped by sea.
In order to receive BS certification, labels must use substrate, ink and printing methods that can withstand prolonged exposure to salt water up to 3 months submersion.
However, companies who are shipping hazardous chemicals by sea should still determine if BS certification is necessary for their labels. DLS can help you provide BS labels for your customers who need them.
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