China to finalize GB 30000.1 to adopt UN GHS Rev.8 and introduce a new hazard class for desensitized explosives under its GHS system.

On June 16, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened up a public consultation on the drafts of GB 30000.1 Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals—Part 1: General specifications and GB 30000.X Rules for classification and labeling of chemicals— Part X: Desensitized explosives. Comments are welcome before August 16, 2023.

In 2013, China published 28 compulsory national standards (GB 30000.2 ~29) with each standard corresponding to one hazard class in reference to GHS Rev.4. GB 13690-2009 General rules for the classification and hazard communication of chemicals was originally scheduled to be revised in 2012 and replaced by GB 30000.1 for general specifications. In 2014, the draft was finalized for review after public consultation. However, it was delayed due to governmental structural shifts in 2015, causing a long-term vacancy of GB 30000.1.

GB 30000.1 for dangerous goods packaging has been revised and will adopt GHS Rev.8. The new standard includes updated terms and definitions, hazard classification, labeling, and safety data sheet criteria. It will take effect six months after publication.

GB 30000.X has been incorporated as a new hazard class for desensitized explosives under GHS Rev.6 and will adopt GHS Rev.9. The standard will take effect 12 months after publication.

Source: ChemLinked

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