Chemicals (ICS code(s): 13.300)

National Standard of the P.R.C., Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals — Part 1: General specifications; (19 page(s), in Chinese)

This document specifies the terms and definitions related to classification and labelling of chemicals, and also specifies the rules for classification, labelling and SDS of chemicals. This document applies to the classification and labelling of chemicals under the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics and insecticidal residues in food, etc. are not covered by the labelling in this document when ingested intentionally. However, if workers are likely to be exposed, or there is a potential for exposure during transport, the provisions of this document still need to be followed. Where laws and regulations provide otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.