Group standards
Group standards are approvals for a group of hazardous substances of a similar nature, type or use.
A group standard sets out conditions that enable a group of hazardous substances to be managed safely.
Most domestic and workplace chemicals (except for pesticides, timber treatment chemicals and vertebrate toxic agents) are approved under group standards.
Types of group standards
Group standards are approvals for a group of hazardous substances of a similar nature, type or use.
Site and storage requirements for previous group standards
The previous group standards had conditions on storing particular hazardous substances correctly and safely.
Assign your product to a group standard
Once you know which group standard is relevant to you, the next step is to apply for your hazardous substance to be assigned to it.
Issuing a new group standard approval
If your hazardous substance does not fit within an existing group standard, a new group standard may need to be issued. Find out how this works.
Applying for a group standard amendment
Amendments can be made to existing groups standards to reflect industry changes or to incorporate additional products. Find out how to apply for an amendment.
2017 group standards
Here are all the 2017 group standards. They are searchable by the category of the group standard.
Previous group standards
These group standards have been superseded by the 2017 group standards. Aspects of these can still be complied with until 1 December 2021.
Changes to group standards
The group standards have been updated to incorporate GHS 7 classifications, and the new terrestrial hazard classifications.
2020 Group Standards
These group Standards do not come into force until 30 April 2021.