Many countries or authorities have published their own GHS classification lists for common chemical substances to help chemical companies comply with local GHS regulations, prepare safety data sheets and labels. The GHS classifications can be mandatory or non-mandatory (recommended classification).
In this article, we have summarized GHS classification lists in major countries in 2016 and how to access them.
GHS Classification List in EU
- List: Annex VI to the EU CLP Regulation;
- No. of substances: ~7,000;
- Published by: European Chemicals Agency;
- Mandatory or advisory: mandatory;
- How to access: ECHA’s C&L Inventory;
Please note that there are a few very important factors to consider when using the compulsory classifications listed in the annex VI to CLP.
GHS Classification List in China
- List: Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015);
- No. of substances: ~2,828;
- Published by: State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS);
- Mandatory or advisory: mandatory;
- Chinese version: download;
- English version: Please contact us. Free to Chemical Watch subscribers.
GHS Classification List 2016
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