The CLP regulation and the GSH system

The CLP Regulation is the European regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures which is based on the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System (UN GHS). This implies updated pictograms, hazard and precaution statement and signal words.  

Important information

Under the CLP Regualtion, the pictograms with black symbols on an orange background are being replaced by redesigned a black symbol on a white background with a red surrounding.

What's new?

  • The Hazard Pictograms - replace the old hazard symbols
  • The Hazard and Precautionary Statements (H/P) - replace the old risk and safety phrases (R/S)
  • Danger and Warning (fare og advarsel) - are new signal words
     

New symbols

A full list of all new pictograms - available in the right-hand menu.

Two of the new pictograms are shown below. These two are important pictograms concerning Health Hazard:

Chemical hazard warning sign

GHS08 Chronic Health Hazard

Meaning: Warning or danger.

Can imply
- CMR: carcinogenic,mutagenic, toxic to reproduction.
- STOT: specific target organ toxicity

Danger sign

GHS07 Exclamation mark

Meaning: Warning or danger

Published Apr. 4, 2016 12:23 PM - Last modified July 9, 2025 3:06 PM
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