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Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
A multi-year transition plan has been announced. From now until May 31, 2018, suppliers (manufacturers and importers) can use WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 to classify and communicate the hazards of their products (recall that suppliers must use one system or the other).
From June 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018, distributors can continue to sell, and those importing for their own use can continue to use, hazardous products with labels and (M) SDSs that are compliant with WHMIS 1988 or
WHMIS 2015.
Phase |
Timing |
Suppliers |
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Manufacturers and Importers |
Distributors |
Employer* |
Phase 1 |
From February 11, 2015 to May 31, 2018 |
WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 |
Consult F/P/T regulator |
Phase 2 |
From June 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018 |
WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 |
Phase 3 |
From September 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 |
WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015 |
Completion |
December 1, 2018 |
WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 2015 |
WHMIS 2015 |
