Guidance on the application of GHS criteria

This webpage contains links to third party web sites which are provided as additional information on GHS.

The third parties in question have informed the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals that they had developed guidance on the GHS for their own sectors. However, this does not imply any endorsement of third party’s guidance by the Sub-Committee or the United Nations. The third party remains responsible for the contents of its guidance.

Users of this webpage are reminded that competent authorities will decide how to apply the various elements of the GHS based on the needs of the competent authorities and the target audiences.

Refer also to the “Terms and conditions of use of the United Nations web sites.

Sector-specific guidance

• Guidance on the application of GHS criteria to petroleum substances
  (developed by the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA))