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Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is responsible for revising CNS 15030 serial standards to align with UN GHS Rev.8. In addition to introducing a new hazard class for desensitized explosives, 21 out of the current 29 CNS 15030 serial standards will be updated.
The CNS 15030 serial standards were established in 2006 as the rules for classification and labeling of chemicals in Taiwan, and subsequently updated in 2015 to align with the UN GHS Rev.4.
After evaluating the latest global trends in GHS implementation, the authority planned to align the CNS 15030 serial standards with the UN GHS Rev.8. These 22 standards are expected to be finalized and published by the end of 2024. However, their actual implementation timeline will depend on the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Labor which reference these standards.
The key revisions proposed include:
Adopting a new hazard class for desensitized explosives (CNS 15030-29);
Splitting flammable gas Category 1 into Category 1A and Category 1B, and adopting pyrophoric gas and chemically unstable gas under Category 1A (CNS 15030-2);
Introducing a new physical hazard class for chemicals under pressure (CNS 15030-3);
Updating the definition of acute toxicity, and introducing Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter (MMAD) for exposure routes of dusts and mists (CNS 15030-17);
Updating the definition of skin corrosion/irritation, introducing classification based on human data, standard animal data, in vitro/ex vivo data, other existing animal skin data, extreme pH, non-test methods, etc. in a tiered approach, and adopting in vitro skin corrosion method (OECD TG 430/431/435) and in vitro skin irritation method (OECD TG 439) (CNS 15030-18); and
Updating the definition of serious eye damage/eye irritation, and adopting in vitro test methods OECD 437, 438, and 460 (CNS 15030-19).
In addition, annexes for decision logic and classification guidance will be added to some standards that previously did not have them. Editorial and other minor changes have also been made throughout, which will not have a significant impact on the practices.
The full list of 22 CNS 15030 standards currently open for public comments is provided below. Feedback is welcome before June 16, 2024.
CNS 15030 Classification and labelling of chemicals – General rules
CNS 15030-1 Classification and labelling of chemicals – Explosives
CNS 15030-2 Classification and labelling of chemicals – Flammable gases
CNS 15030-3 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Aerosols and chemicals under pressure
CNS 15030-4 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Oxidizing gases
CNS 15030-5 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Gases under pressure
CNS 15030-7 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Flammable solids
CNS 15030-12 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
CNS 15030-14 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Oxidizing solids
CNS 15030-15 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Organic peroxides
CNS 15030-16 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Corrosive to metals
CNS 15030-17 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Acute toxicity
CNS 15030-18 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Skin corrosion/irritation
CNS 15030-19 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Serious eye damage/eye irritation
CNS 15030-20 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Respiratory or skin sensitization
CNS 15030-21 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Germ cell mutagenicity
CNS 15030-22 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Carcinogenicity
CNS 15030-23 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Reproductive toxicity
CNS 15030-24 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Specific target organ toxicity − Single exposure
CNS 15030-25 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Specific target organ toxicity − Repeated exposure
CNS 15030-26 Classification and labelling of chemicals − Aspiration hazard
CNS 15030-29 Classification and labelling of chemicals – Desensitized explosives
* If you would like to access the draft documents, you will need to contact BSMI. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need any assistance in obtaining the materials.
