Two year transition ending for the classification and labelling of hazardous chemicals

The two year transition to fully adopt the 7th revised edition of the globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS 7) in the Northern Territory will end on 31 December 2022.

From 1 January 2023:

• Manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemical must use GHS 7 to prepare classifications, labels and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Suppliers should only accept stock which is classified and labelled in accordance with GHS 7 and has SDS prepared in accordance with GHS 7.
• Users of hazardous chemicals should not accept stock that do not have up-to-date labels of SDS under GHS 7.

Further information

• Globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals