GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

GHS will affect everyone around the world

About GHS

In different countries worldwide, there are various laws on chemical hazard classification and communication. The aim of GHS is to tackle this problem by standardising both classification and communication.

The UN brought together experts from around the world including the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the World Health Organisation, to put together criteria for both classification and communication. In Europe, GHS is implemented through the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

The deadline for substance reclassification in the EU was 1 December 2010 and for mixtures is 1 June 2015.

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Classification, labelling and packaging

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