| Action Summary | Federal OSHA is amending the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 1910.1200, to conform to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), primarily Revision 7, to and provide better alignment with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is a universal and international standard developed by the United Nations to unify and standardize chemical hazard classification, labeling, and communication worldwide. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8095] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
OSHA Final Rule Hazard Communication Standard.
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
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| 10505 | Final | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/21/2024). |
| Name / Title: | Cristin Bernhardt / Regulatory Coordinator / Staff Attorney |
| Address: |
Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)786-2392 FAX: (804)786-2641 TDD: ()- |