GHS presentations

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

The following presentations are based on the fourth revised edition of the GHS (GHS Rev.4) and have been prepared by the UNECE secretariat.

Note: The information contained in the presentations hereafter is not exhaustive and is provided only as guidance for the application of GHS classification criteria. For classification purposes, please refer to the official text of the GHS.

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Introduction
Historical background	PDF
Purpose, scope and application of the GHS	PDF

Physical, health and environmental hazards: Classification criteria for substances and mixtures
Physical hazards: classification criteria for substances and mixtures	PDF
Health and environmental hazards: classification criteria for substances and mixtures	PDF

Hazard communication
Hazard communication: Labelling and Safety Data Sheets	PDF