A Comparison of Global GHS Label Size Requirements

Many countries have set minimum GHS label size requirements for chemical packages with different packaging capacities. Some countries have even set additional requirements on GHS label pictogram size and even font size. In this article, we will give you a brief summary of global GHS label size requirements, including pictogram size requirement and font size requirement.

General Principles

Before we move into each country or region's GHS label and pictogram size requirements, there are a few general principles you need to be aware of:

• The minimum size of a GHS label shall be related to package sizes;
• The minimum size of a pictogram on a GHS label shall be related to the minimum size of the GHS label;
• The minimum size of a GHS pictogram on a GHS label is usually much smaller than a transport pictogram (100mm x 100mm);
• A GHS label must be legible and prominently displayed;

Europe, Switzerland, Singapore & Malaysia

• Minimum GHS label size and pictogram size depend on package capacities;
• Malaysia: minimum font size is 7 points.

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