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LATIN AMERICA
GHS in LATIN AMERICA

This document explains the adaptation of the GHS in Latin America.

Steps are currently being taken to implement the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in various countries across Latin America. However, the status of implementation is not the same in all countries.

What's more, each Latin American country has adopted the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to its legislative system according to the reviews of the GHS. This may or may not integrate all the hazard classes and categories, and also incorporates rules specific to each country.

These differences make it difficult for chemicals exporters to comply with the regulations of the different countries, having to reclassify their products and regenerate the safety data sheets and labels in accordance with the regulations of each country.

Countries without GHS in force or developing GHS, but accepted:

  • Bolivia.
  • Dominican Republic
  • El Salvador.
  • Guatemala.
  • Honduras.
  • Nicaragua.
  • Peru.

Countries with GHS adaptation in force:


Country Legislation adopting GHS Review of GHS adopted: Does it include all GHS hazard categories?
Argentina SRT 801/2015 Fifth review Yes
Brazil NBR 14725 Fourth review No
Chile DS 57/2019 - No
Colombia Decreto 1496 de 2019 Sixth review Yes
Costa Rica Resolución 773 de 2021 Fifth review Yes
Ecuador REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO RTCR 481:2015 First review Yes
Mexico NOM-018-STPS-2015 Fifth review No
Puerto Rico Hazcom 2012 Third review No
Uruguay Decreto 307/009 y Decreto 346/011 - Yes

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Our staff located in Latin America, fully specialised in safety regulations for chemicals, will assist you.
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