GHS in Taiwan
Updated in Sept 2013
In Taiwan there are currently two regulations that have adopted GHS standards( UN GHS Rev. 3):
- Regulation of Labeling and Hazard Communication of Dangerous and Harmful Substances (effective on December 31, 2008) Directive of the Executive Yuan Council of Labor Affairs, October 19, 2007 (CLA No. 0960145703) [Effective Date: December 31, 2008] ("CLA Regulation")
- Management Measures on Toxic Substances Labeling and Material Safety Data Sheet, December 17, 2007 (EPA No. 0960095329) (Effective Date: December 31, 2008) ("EPA Regulation")
Transition period
- Implemented from 30 Dec 2008;
- Mandatory compliance is currently required for two lists (1062 + 1089 substances) by CLA, toxic chemical substances, and their mixtures - mainly chemicals with phsyical and health hazards;
- The third CLA list(draft) was released in Oct 2013;
- Full implementation is scheduled by the end of 2015(for chemicals with enviromental hazards as well);
- To be aligned with UN GHS Rev 4
Labeling
- According to Article 5-6 in CLA regulation, if the hazardous substances inside the containers are in mixtures, the hazardous ingredients on the label should indicate that the hazard of the mixture is in accordance with National Standards 150307 for Chemical Goods Classification and Labeling along with all of the ingredients that are physically hazardous or that are hazardous to health.
- Small package: If the volume of the first container is 100 ml or less, then the container need only be labeled with the name, hazard or hazard pictogram and warning signal;
- Language on labels: Traditional Chinese should be used as the standard. A foreign language may be used if necessary. Both Chinese and English chemical names should be indicated.
SDS
Appendix 5 of CLA regulation gives a template for Material Safety Data Sheet.- The 16-sections MSDS is in accordance with UN GHS;
- The emergency telephone number for MSDS should be a phone number that is available at any time and available for consultation in the event of an accident.
- Toxic chemical substances that are obtained from custom tender and importation must have complete container and package markings, as well as the material safety data sheet, within four days after their withdrawal from customs.
- If the toxic chemical substances are compounds, marks and material safety data sheets shall be formulated based on their hazardous properties after blending.
Language on SDS: Traditional Chinese should be used as the standard. Both Chinese and English chemical names should be indicated.
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