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GHS official text and corrigenda:
-	GHS (Rev.2) (2007)
-	Amend. to Rev.1
-	GHS (Rev.1) (2005)
-	Amend. to the 1st edition
-	GHS 1st edition (2003)

Related publications
-	UN Model Regulations
-	UN Manual of Tests and Criteria

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

First revised edition

Copyright © United Nations 2005
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How to order the official publication of the GHS

Corrigendum 1 (14KB)

Corrigendum 2 applies to the French version only

Corrigendum 3 (25KB)

Foreword and table of contents

Part 1	Introduction
Part 2	Physical Hazards
Part 3	Health Hazards
Part 4	Environmental Hazards

Annexes
Annex 1	Allocation of label elements
Annex 2	Classification and labelling summary tables
Annex 3	Precautionary statements and precautionary pictograms
Annex 4	Guidance on the preparation of Safety Data Sheets
Annex 5	Consumer product labelling based on the likelihood of injury
Annex 6	Comprehensibility testing methodology
Annex 7	Examples of arrangements of the GHS label elements
Annex 8	An example of classification in the Globally Harmonized Systems
Annex 9	Guidance on hazards to the aquatic environment
Annex 10	Guidance on transformation/dissolution of metals and metal compounds