The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally standard, managed by the United Nations, that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelling schemes previously used around the world. This worker safety initiative provides chemical handlers with important hazard information.

Chemical manufacturers must reclassify their chemicals using the GHS standardised classification criteria.

People of all ages, from children to the elderly, using many different languages and alphabets, belonging to various social groups, including illiterates, come into contact with potentially dangerous products (chemicals, pesticides, etc.). GHS has created a single international hazard warning communication system using standardised colour pictograms.

With Epson’s industrial-strength ColorWorks color-on-demand printers, the need for pre-printed labels is virtually eliminated. Simply load plain labels and print the required hazard pictograms and information for each chemical.

• The need for pre-printed labels is virtually eliminated.

• With ColorWorks, simply load the plain labels and print.

• Organise labelling for hundreds of SKUs

• Meet GHS EU regulations

• Save money

• Improve production efficiency

Epta Inks - case study

Discover how Italian chemical firm Epta Inks saved 5% on print costs with ColorWorks, boosted reliability and efficiency, and complied with new regulations at the same time.

With Epson’s ColorWorks labelling solutions, chemical manufacturers can create full colour GHS compliant labels on synthetic materials that are waterproof, smudgeproof and alcohol and chemical resistant. And Epson’s ColorWorks inkjet printers are BS5609 certified when used with Epson polypropylene media.