Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
Board
Safety and Health Codes Board
chapter
Federal Identical General Industry Standards [16 VAC 25 ‑ 90]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Revise Hazard Communication Standard
Action 6599
 
General Information
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]
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.
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10505 Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/21/2024).
 
Contact Information
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: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this agency.