GOST 31340-2022 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 31340-2022 — "Labelling of chemicals. General requirements" (Russian: "Предупредительная маркировка химической продукции. Общие требования"). This interstate (GOST) standard establishes general rules and mandatory elements for precautionary/warning labelling of chemical products sold, distributed or used within the relevant jurisdictions, aligned with the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) provisions.

Abstract

GOST 31340-2022 sets out the structure, content and selection of label elements for chemical products (product identifier, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, supplier information, supplemental information, etc.), defines requirements for legibility, durability and placement, and specifies which product types are excluded from its scope. The standard was harmonised with the 7th revised edition of the UN GHS and introduced to support consistent hazard communication across producers, importers and distributors.

General information

• Status: Active / In force.
• Publication date: Approved in 2022 (18 July 2022) — enacted/implemented 1 January 2023.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) — issued as an interstate GOST standard.
• ICS / categories: Chemical industry — ICS classification related to chemical products (e.g., 71.100.01 / products of the chemical industry).
• Edition / version: GOST 31340-2022 (2022 edition, current version as of enactment date).
• Number of pages: Approximately 62–64 pages (published editions commonly listed as 64 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to the preparation and presentation of precautionary/warning labels for chemical products and sets rules for selecting label elements based on hazard classification. It covers labelling for industrial, professional and consumer chemical products unless specifically excluded. Exclusions typically listed include minerals in their natural state, finished pharmaceutical and veterinary products, finished cosmetics and perfumes, radioactive and nuclear materials, finished food products, tobacco products, and chemical production waste intended for disposal; national technical regulations may define further exceptions.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory label elements: product identifier, supplier identification, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, supplemental information.
• Selection of label elements based directly on chemical hazard classification (harmonised with UN GHS, 7th revision).
• Requirements for legibility, durability, format, placement and language of labels for different supply chains.
• Rules for combining and adapting GHS elements for mixtures and products with multiple hazards.
• Guidance on supplementary information and national adaptations required by technical regulation (EAEU/TR where applicable).
• Transition and implementation timing for compliance following publication/enactment.

Typical use and users

Used by chemical manufacturers, formulators, importers, distributors, packaging and labelling suppliers, regulatory compliance teams, safety officers, and government/inspection bodies to prepare legally compliant product labels and ensure consistent hazard communication across supply chains and markets. It is also used by consultants and testing laboratories advising on classification and labelling.

Related standards

Closely related to and intended to be used with other standards and regulations addressing chemical hazard classification and safety data sheets, notably GOST 32419-2022 (hazard classification of chemical products — general requirements), GOST 30333-2022 (safety data sheets), and the Eurasian Economic Union technical regulation on the safety of chemical products (TR EAEU 041/2017). It is aligned with the UN GHS (7th revised edition).

Keywords

labelling, chemical labelling, warning labels, hazard communication, GHS, precautionary statements, pictograms, Rosstandart, GOST 31340-2022.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 31340-2022 is the interstate standard setting general requirements for precautionary/warning labelling of chemical products (Labelling of chemicals — General requirements). It harmonises label content and presentation with the UN GHS (Rev. 7).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mandatory label elements (pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, product and supplier identifiers, etc.), rules for selecting elements based on hazard classification, and requirements for legibility, durability and placement; it also specifies product categories excluded from scope.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Chemical manufacturers, importers/distributors, label and packaging suppliers, regulatory compliance teams, safety professionals, and government agencies enforcing labelling requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it is the current GOST for labelling of chemicals (GOST 31340-2022) and was enacted for use from 1 January 2023; users should check for later amendments or corrigenda but the 2022 edition is the active version introduced at that date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it forms part of an integrated set of standards implementing GHS-based hazard communication in the region, to be used together with GOST 32419-2022 (classification), GOST 30333-2022 (SDS) and related GOST/TR documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Labelling, hazard pictograms, signal word, hazard statement, precautionary statement, supplier information, GHS, chemical safety, GOST 31340-2022.