Country profiles
For each jurisdiction: the laws and regulators, the GHS revision in force, the sectors covered and a plain-language summary, with links to the official texts.
See how every country you sell in applies the GHS, in one place.
Each country adopts the GHS its own way: a different revision, different hazard classes, its own SDS and label rules and its own deadlines. The GHS tracker puts 27 jurisdictions side by side in your client portal, and a specialist keeps it current.
- 27 jurisdictions
- Hazard classes compared
- Every update dated
27 jurisdictionsGHS tracker · upcoming datesExample
| Change | Market | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New hazard classes: substances already on the market | EU | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Health Canada moves to risk-based enforcement | CA | 19 Jul 2027 |
| HazCom 2024: updated SDSs and labels for mixtures | US | 19 Nov 2027 |
27jurisdictions in five regions
113hazard categories in the matrix
Datedlog of every update
Onlinein your client portal
Reviewed and signed off by a specialist
Every country profile is researched from official sources, then reviewed and signed off by a specialist before you see it. Updates go through the same check.
- Official sources for every point
- Reviewed before publication
- Changes dated and explained
What's included
What the GHS tracker includes.
Building-block matrix
Which GHS hazard classes and categories each country has adopted, left out or changed, side by side for the countries you choose.
Label and SDS rules
Languages, SDS format, update rules, emergency phone numbers, cut-offs and confidential business information, country by country.
Key dates
Past milestones and upcoming deadlines, transition periods and draft rules for each jurisdiction.
Change log
Every update is dated and described, so you can see what changed since you last looked.
Sources
Each profile lists the official sources it is based on, so you can check any point yourself.
Deliverables
Compare countries at a glance, then open the detail.
The matrix shows where countries differ. Each country profile gives the rules behind it, with the dates and sources, and can be printed for your team.
| Hazard class · example | CA | US | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammable liquids, category 4 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Desensitized explosives | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Endocrine disruption (EU class) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Biohazardous infectious materials | Yes | No | No | No |
Country profile · CanadaExample
LawHazardous Products Act and Regulations (WHMIS 2015)
GHS basisRevision 7 and parts of Revision 8
LanguagesSDS and label in English and French
UpdatesSDS within 90 days of significant new data, label within 180 days
Local classBiohazardous infectious materials
Next dateRisk-based enforcement from 19 July 2027
How it works
From first email to final file.
- Choose your markets
Tell us where you sell or plan to sell. The tracker is switched on in your client portal.
- Compare
Open the matrix for the countries you choose, or a single country profile.
- Stay current
When a country changes its rules, the profile is updated and the change is logged with its date.
- Ask
Questions about a country go to the specialist who keeps the tracker up to date.
What we need from you
- The countries you sell in, or plan to
- The people in your team who should have access
- Any country you would like added
Coverage
27 jurisdictions in five regions.
Chosen for the markets where chemical suppliers in Canada and the US most often sell. Other countries can be added on request.
North America
United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe
European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway
Latin America
Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador
Asia-Pacific
China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines
Oceania
Australia, New Zealand
Every profile is researched from official sources and reviewed and signed off by a specialist before it appears in your portal. Points that cannot be confirmed are checked before publication, never guessed.
Questions
GHS tracker: common questions
Which countries are covered?
27 jurisdictions: the US, Canada and Mexico; the EU, the UK, Switzerland and Norway; Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Ecuador; China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines; and Australia and New Zealand. Others can be added on request.
How is it kept up to date?
A specialist follows the official sources for each jurisdiction. When a rule changes, the profile is updated, checked and published, and the change is added to the dated log you see in the portal.
Where does the information come from?
From official sources: the legislation, the regulators and the UN pages on GHS implementation. Each profile lists the sources it is based on.
Who in our company can see it?
The managers you name in your client portal. The shared site login used for the SDS library does not see the tracker.
Is this legal advice?
No. The tracker is a reference to help you plan. For a decision about a specific product or market, a gap assessment applies the rules to your own products.
How do we get access?
The GHS tracker is a paid service in the Hazline client portal. Ask us for a quote, or, if you already have a portal account, request it from the Services page.
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