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CPI Guidance on OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals 

The purpose of this document is to provide general information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) modifications to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The updated standard will apply to manufacturers and workers who produce or handle hazardous chemicals across the United States.

OSHA has revised the HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200) to align with the provisions of the UN GHS. GHS is an international approach to hazard communication providing standardized criteria for health, physical, and environmental hazards of chemicals to provide consistent information to workers, employers and chemical users. This means the look of labels and safety data sheets or SDSs (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) will change. Most of the toxicity information will not change, but the classifications may change due to the new criteria.

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The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.