TEKLYNX Barcode Labeling Solutions Enable Compliance with New GHS Chemical Labeling Requirements
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Effective June 1, 2015, all chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers must ensure all labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) comply with the modified provisions.Effective June 1, 2015, all chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers must ensure all labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) comply with the modified provisions.Chemical labels under GHS must include the following: · Hazard Statement: This describes the nature of the product’s hazard with a phrase assigned to the hazard class · Pictogram: This is a graphic symbol that is intended to visually convey specific hazard information, and must include a red border (or black border for workplace labels only) · Signal Word: Must use either “Danger” (severe) or “Warning” (less severe) · Product Identifier: This should be identical to the product identifier on the SDS · Supplier Identification: The name, telephone number, and address of the supplier or manufacturer must be listed · Precautionary Statement: This describes recommended measures to reduce or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure When choosing label design software, be sure that the application allows for database integration, so you can easily design and print GHS compliant labels using information from a text file or database to include standardized data elements that meet GHS requirements.Effective June 1, 2015, all chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers must ensure all labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) comply with the modified provisions.With the next compliance date rapidly approaching, now is the time to move from learning about the regulation to taking action and implementing key components to meet the requirements.There are many changes to the HCS, beginning with chemical manufacturers and importers being required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, hazard statement, and pictogram for each hazard class and category.Chemical labels under GHS must include the following:· Hazard Statement: This describes the nature of the product’s hazard with a phrase assigned to the hazard class· Pictogram: This is a graphic symbol that is intended to visually convey specific hazard information, and must include a red border (or black border for workplace labels only)· Signal Word: Must use either “Danger” (severe) or “Warning” (less severe)· Product Identifier: This should be identical to the product identifier on the SDS· Supplier Identification: The name, telephone number, and address of the supplier or manufacturer must be listed· Precautionary Statement: This describes recommended measures to reduce or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposureWhen choosing label design software, be sure that the application allows for database integration, so you can easily design and print GHS compliant labels using information from a text file or database to include standardized data elements that meet GHS requirements.
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