The deadline for all chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors to be in compliance with the new guidelines for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) has passed. Beginning December 1st a new requirement for chemical labeling will also go into effect. OSHA first announced the changes in 2012 when they revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS, HazCom) to align with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). More recently, by the request of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), OSHA released written guidelines clarifying key points of the changes such as whether or not distributors can continue to ship older stock products that comply with the old labeling standard. Please see the full communication at the NACD website below.
NACD Welcomes OSHA Guidance on Hazard Communication Standard.