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Last update to the HCS Part of OSHA initiative Performance based approach “Right to know” Conceived in 1992 Part of UN initiative Standards based approach “Right to understand”

1. Identification of Supplier9.Physical & Chemical Properties 2. Composition10. Stability & Reactivity 3. Hazards Identification11. Toxicological Information 4. First Aid Measures12. Ecological Information 5. Fire Fighting Measures13. Disposal Considerations 6. Accidental Release Measures14. Transport Information 7. Handling & Storage15. Regulatory Information 8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection (PPE) 16. Other Relevant Information

Effective Completion DateRequirement(s)Who December 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format. Employers June 1, 2015* December 1, 2015 Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule, except: The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers June 1, 2016 Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. Employers Transition Period to the effective completion dates noted above May comply with either 29 CFR (the final standard), or the current standard, or both Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers

Enhance the protection of human health and the environment by providing an internationally comprehensible system Provide a recognized framework to develop regulations for those countries without existing systems Facilitate international trade in chemicals whose hazards have been identified on an international basis Reduce the need for testing and evaluation against multiple classification systems.