The Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling (The GHS) - Implementation of the GHS in Canada
Consumer Chemicals
Table 3: Label elements required by GHS compared to CCCR, 2001
General Label Information*
| GHS |
CCCR, 2001 |
Product Identifier |
Required by CP&L** (Product Identity) |
Supplier Identifier |
Required by CP&L** (Dealer's Name and principal place of business) |
Hazardous Ingredients |
Part of First Aid Statement
Contains... (name of hazardous ingredients in descending order of proportion). |
Hazard Pictogram - standardized |
Hazard Symbol - standardized |
Hazard Statement - standardized |
Primary Hazard Statement - standardized
Specific Hazard Statement - standardized |
Signal Word - standardized |
Signal Word - standardized |
Precautionary Information |
Negative Instructions - standardized
Positive Instructions - standardized
First Aid Statement -standardized |
* The CCCR, 2001 outline specific requirements for the location and order of label information.
** The product identifier and supplier identifier are already requirements of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations which is administered by Industry Canada.
Future Work: Determine if GHS will mandate location and order of label information. Determine impact of one hazard statement vs. a primary and specific hazard statement. This issue need clarification and/or further discussion.
Comparison of Hazard Symbols:
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