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On July 24, 2024, GB 30000.1-2024 Specification for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 1：General rules was officially published on the National Public Service Platform for Standards Information. It shall take effect from August 1, 2025.
The GB 30000.1 adopts the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Rev.8 and replaces the existing GB 13690-2009 General rules for the classification and hazard communication of chemicals. It applies to the chemical classification and labeling under the GHS system, with the exception of intentionally ingested pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics, residual pesticides in food. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shall be responsible for the enforcement of this GHS standard.
Revision Background
In June of the previous year, MIIT initiated a consultation process regarding the draft GB 30000.1. A total of 59 comments were received during this consultation period. These comments were thoroughly examined by an expert panel, resulting in minor adjustments being made to certain terminologies within the draft. The finalized draft version was released for an additional round of public consultation in March, 2024 before being submitted to the Ministry for approval.
Revision Content
Compared with GB 13690-2009, major changes of GB 30000.1 focus on the terms and definitions, hazard classification, labeling and SDS as follows.
Terms and definitions
Delete "chemical identity" and other 4 terms and definitions and add "alloy" and other 64 GHS terms and definitions
Introduce GHS definitions and abbreviations in Appendix A
Hazard classification
The new GB introduces the hazard class "Desensitized Explosives" to align with GHS Rev.8. Earlier in 2023, GB 30000.X Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals— Part X: Desensitized explosives has been notified to the WTO for comments and is so far still in its draft status.
In addition, classification criteria has been deleted and is directly referenced for GB 30000.2~GB 30000.29, which laid out specific requirements for each GHS hazard classification. The general classification for mixtures are also included in the new GB, including the use of cut-off values and synergistic or antagonistic effects.
Labeling
The Rules of Precedence for Hazard Statements are clarified as follows:
If H410 “Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects” is assigned, H400 “Very toxic to aquatic life” shall not be used;
If H411 “Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects” is assigned, H401 “Toxic to aquatic life” shall not be used;
If H411 “Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects” is assigned, H402 “Harmful to aquatic life” shall not be used;
If H314 “Causes severe skin burns and eye damage” is assigned, H318 “Causes serious eye damage” shall not be used.
Small packaging may be applied if the surface or volume of the container is unable to present all required labeling elements. In addition, labeling content can also be omitted if there are substantiated evidence from suppliers that it contain few hazardous substances or mixtures to pose risks to human health or the environment.
The Appendix B (Precautionary pictograms) and Appendix C (Examples of GHS label elements) are deleted. Instead, GB 15258-2009 General Rules for Preparation of Precautionary Label for Chemicals shall be the reference document for complying with labeling requirements.
The technical specification for tactile warnings is also updated to GB/T 35929.
SDS
Introduce the cut-off values/concentration limits for "Aspiration Hazard (Cat.1) ≥1%", and "Aspiration Hazard (Cat.2) ≥1%"
Adjust the cut-off values/concentration limits for Respiratory/ Skin Sensitization from 1% to 0.1%
The Annex D (Minimum information for a SDS) has been deleted. Instead, GB/T 16483 Safety data sheet for chemical products – Content and order of sections is referred to as the guidance document for preparing SDS.
The official text and English translation can be accessed here.
