GB 15258-2009 General rules for preparation of precautionary label for chemicals

GB 15258-2009 General rules for preparation of precautionary label for chemicals has set detailed requirements on the content and format of chemical labels. China has adopted standard GHS label elements(see example given below) and set additional requirements on language, 24h emergency telephone number, and sizes, etc. This standard is compulsory.

Detailed Requirements of GB 15258-2009

• Language: simplified Chinese;
• Chemical identification: in both Chinese and English;
• Display of hazard statements: physical hazards must be displayed first followed by health hazards and environmental hazards;
• Domestic 24h emergency telephone number: required for imported hazardous chemicals;
• Small packages (<=100ml): precautionary statements can be omitted;
• Border color of a pictogram: black only allowed for chemicals for domestic use;
• Pictogram size: not specified; must be visible from a distance;
• Label size: depending on package capacity( please refer to the table below);

For workplace labelling, companies shall refer to GB 30000.30-201x (draft version available). For labelling of consumer products, companies shall refer to a separate standard called "risk-based GHS labelling of consumer product" which is also being drafted by SAC.

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