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New Zealand GHS regulations come into effect in 2021, adopting GHS Version 7
Posted Date:2023/12/22
The Seventh edition of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS 7) has been adopted as New Zealand's official hazard classification system. Effective from 30 April 2021.
GHS 7 is the International Chemical Hazard Classification system created by the United Nations. This is mainly reflected in labels and safety data sheets. Methods for the safe storage, use and disposal of chemicals are communicated.
It has been adopted by more than 50 countries, including all of New Zealand's major trading partners.
Adopting GHS 7 means:
1. The HSNO hazard classification system implemented in 2001 will no longer be used.
2. The EPA statement and Group standards have been updated to meet GHS 7 requirements.
3. For hazardous substances approved before April 30, 2021, you must:
1) Update labeling, safety data sheets and packaging requirements by 2025.
2) Please comply with the provisions of the 2017 Hazardous Substances (Import and Manufacturer) Notice, 2017 Hazardous Substances (Control of Hazardous Property) Notice and 2017 Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice before April 2021.
4, you must comply with all updated rules and use the GHS 7 classification on labels and safety data sheets for new approvals issued after April 30, 2021.
Part of the new regulation changes:
1. Category 5 acute toxicity has not been adopted. This corresponds to the HSNO 6.1E acute toxicity classification. 6.1E substances produced as a result of inhalation hazards will be classified as inhalation hazard Class 1.
2. Type 3 skin stimulation has not been used. This is equivalent to HSNO 6.3B.
3. Inhalation hazard - Class 2 has not been adopted.
4. Acute classes 2 and 3, which are harmful to the aquatic environment, have not been adopted.
5. We do not use substances harmful to the ozone layer.
6. When GHS 7 provides an optional concentration critical value for mixture classification, we use a lower concentration critical value. This is consistent with the pre-existing HSNO threshold.