On June 24, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) will conduct a virtual public meeting to discuss the
United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The primary focus of this meeting
is to gather stakeholder input and prepare for the upcoming forty-eighth session of the United Nations
Economic and Social Council's Sub-Committee of Experts on the
GHS, which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to
July 9, 2025.
OSHA is expected to provide updates on recent regulatory
activities, discuss potential changes to the Hazard Communication
Standard (HCS) to align with the latest GHS revisions, and solicit
feedback from industry representatives, labor organizations, and
other interested parties. Key topics will include hazard
classification, labelling requirements, safety data sheets, and the
impact of GHS updates on U.S. regulations and workplace
safety.
