GHS for Chemical Labels – 12 facts to know

GHS for Chemical Labels – 12 facts to know

Chemical Labels, GHS
A quick list of factoids regarding GHS for Chemical Labels GHS for chemical labels stands for the Globally Harmonized System of the Classification and Labelling of Chemical products. It is a set of standards and systems for the safe manufacture, transportation, use, handling and disposal of chemicals and chemical mixtures. GHS for chemical labels is a UN initiative to help enable the harmonization of chemical handling across the globe. It is in effect an off-the-shelf offering from the UN. The UK adopted the GHS through its membership of the European Union in 2009. A transition period known as the CLP lasted until July 2015. All chemical labelling must adhere to GHS standards adopted through Directive 2008/112/EC and Regulation (EC) 1336/2008. GHS is not a law per se. It is a…
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Chemical Hazard Symbols

Chemical Hazard Symbols

Chemical Labels, GHS
CHIP chemical hazard symbols are no longer legal. Since June 2015, the new GHS labelling system has been in place. The old orange and black symbols are now consigned to history. The GHS is the Global Harmonised Standard for labelling and is an internationally agreed standard to try and harmonise chemical labelling. The main drivers for this of course are: International Trade Individual Protection Environmental Protection With standardised symbology for the chemical hazard symbols, chemical dangers and handling precautions are more simply conveyed to workers and the public when they come into contact with hazardous chemicals. The chemical hazard symbols are common in size, shape, and colour. The old CHIP hazard labelling symbols are now consigned to the bin. They were fewer in number but some of the symbols have…
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Chemical Hazard Symbols for Labels

Chemical Hazard Symbols for Labels

Chemical Labels, CLP Regulations, GHS
The adoption of CLP labelling rules (EC No 1272/2008) is part of a global effort at United Nations level to harmonise chemical labelling for all countries - commonly referred to as the "Globally Harmonised System" or GHS. Part of this is the adoption of common chemical label hazard symbols. With a common set of symbols, this should reduce any source of confusion and make for safer handling of chemicals and hazardous materials. The CLP regulations follow a common approach to chemical labelling throughout the otherwise disparate chemical labelling regulations that were present across the many nations of the planet. Chemical Label Hazard Symbols represent three key threats or risks associated with chemicals: Physical Risks Health Risks Environmental Risks [caption id="attachment_127" align="alignright" width="150"] Blank Hazard Symbol[/caption]The GHS hazard symbols all consist…
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Chemical Labels UK Launched by PID Labelling

Chemical Labels UK Launched by PID Labelling

Chemical Labels, News
Positive ID Labelling are pleased to announce the launch of our new website Chemical Labels UK dedicated to the chemical labels sector. We hope you find the site useful! Positive ID Labelling is a leading UK based manufacturer of chemcial labels for all industries with a particular specialisation in the production of the Globally Harmonised System compliant chemical labels for industry. Using our digital press, we can produce labels in full colour, with full compliance to all EU CLP regulations. Our digital press requires no printing plates so exotic or complex designs with full colour imagery is possible with ease. This helps customers enhance their branding and ultimately, improve sales of their goods. Our digital press technology includes a laser cutting station which means there is no need to worry…
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