Changing hazard classifications to GHS 7 – consultation 3
Decision Date: 12 November 2021
We have updated 71 individual hazardous substance approvals to apply the GHS 7 classification system.
The decision
On 12 November 2021, a HSNO decision-making committee approved the modified reassessment of 71 hazardous substances that were approved between 1 January 2020 and 30 April 2021. The modified reassessment updates the hazard classifications of the 71 hazardous substance approvals to the new hazard classification system, GHS 7.
Read the application documents for the modified reassessment of 71 hazardous substances
The consultation
This was a targeted consultation to applicants of the 71 approvals, and submitters who submitted on the original application.
Further information
For more information about these changes:
The new GHS7-based classification system was implemented on 30 April 2021.
Read more about New Zealand’s hazard classification system
Previous consultations on the implementation of GHS
Proposal to change the classification system for hazardous substances in New Zealand: Consultation 1
Proposal to change the classification system for hazardous substances in New Zealand: Consultation 2