Hazard Communication Standard

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Country/Region

United States

Competent Authority

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Type

Regulation

Status

In force

Release Date

2024-05-20

Implementation Date

2024-07-19

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On May 20, 2024, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the amended Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) on the Federal Register to conform to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), primarily Revision 7 (Rev. 7), partially Rev. 8. This final rule shall take effect on July 19, 2024.