GOST R 58474-2019 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 58474-2019 — Предупредительная маркировка химической продукции. Общие требования (English title: Precautionary / Warning labelling of chemicals. General requirements). The standard sets out general requirements for the content, graphic elements and presentation of precautionary (warning) labelling applied to chemical products marketed in the Russian Federation.

Abstract

This national standard (adopted in 2019) defines elements of precautionary labelling for chemical products including pictograms, signal words, short hazard descriptions, H-/P‑phrase style precautionary statements, placement and graphic requirements, and exclusions for certain product categories (for example finished pharmaceuticals, finished cosmetics, foodstuffs and certain wastes). The standard was approved by Rosstandart but its planned entry into force was cancelled before it took effect.

General information

• Status: Cancelled / withdrawn before entry into force (introduction cancelled by Rosstandart Order No. 424‑st; the standard did not remain in force).
• Publication date: Approved 2019 (Rosstandart approval by order in August 2019; intended date of application 1 June 2022 before cancellation).
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: Chemical industry — OKS / ICS classification: 71.100.01 (products of the chemical industry in general).
• Edition / version: 2019 (first edition).
• Number of pages: 62 pages (published text length as distributed by standards resellers and catalogues).

Scope

GOST R 58474-2019 was written to establish uniform national requirements for precautionary (warning) labelling of chemical products — defining required label elements, pictograms, signal words and short hazard/precautionary statements, their graphic presentation and basic placement rules. The standard explicitly excluded certain categories (examples: minerals in situ, finished medicinal and veterinary products, finished perfumery and cosmetic products, finished foodstuffs (including certain dietary supplements and animal feeds), tobacco products and certain nicotine‑delivery liquids, industrial wastes for disposal, and items/articles). The standard was intended to be applied to commercial chemical products and to complement related documents on hazard classification and safety data sheets.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and hierarchy of label elements: pictograms (symbols), signal word(s), short hazard description and precautionary (preventive) statements (H/P style phrases).
• Graphic specifications for pictograms and hazard symbols (shape, contrast, framing and use of color where applicable).
• Requirements for the wording and codification of precautionary statements (use of standardized short phrases and recommended wording).
• Label layout and placement guidance to ensure legibility and visibility on packaging and containers.
• Lists/tables of recommended precautionary measures (P‑phrases / R‑phrases style tables included as informative/recommended annexes in the text).
• References to related classification and testing standards used to determine which pictograms and hazard descriptors apply.

Typical use and users

Intended users were regulators, standardization bodies, chemical manufacturers, formulators, packagers, importers, safety‑and‑compliance officers, and technical writers preparing labels and safety documentation for chemical products. The document was designed to guide label design and to ensure consistent hazard communication on chemical product packaging. Note: the standard was cancelled before it entered into force; practitioners should rely on the currently applicable national or interstate standards cited below.

Related standards

GOST R 58474-2019 was developed alongside related documents covering hazard classification and safety data sheets (for example GOST R 58473‑2019 and GOST R 58475‑2019). The intended introduction of these national standards was cancelled because interstate standards covering the same subjects were approved (notably GOST 32419‑2022, GOST 31340‑2022 and GOST 30333‑2007 / updated interstate variants). Users should consult the currently effective interstate and national standards referenced by Rosstandart for up‑to‑date mandatory requirements.

Keywords

precautionary labelling; warning labelling; chemical products; pictogram; signal word; hazard description; precautionary statements; H‑phrases; P‑phrases; Rosstandart; GOST R 58474‑2019.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 58474‑2019 is a Russian national standard (2019) titled "Precautionary / Warning labelling of chemicals. General requirements" that defines required elements and presentation rules for precautionary labelling of chemical products.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers label elements (pictograms, signal words, short hazard descriptions, precautionary statements), graphic and layout requirements, and recommended phrasing/tables for precautionary measures; it also lists product categories excluded from the standard’s scope.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Regulators, chemical manufacturers, importers, safety/compliance professionals, label designers and technical documentation authors. However, because the standard’s introduction was cancelled, users should confirm which current interstate or national documents are applicable.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It was approved in 2019 but Rosstandart cancelled its introduction by Order No. 424‑st (30 May 2022) before it came into effect; therefore it did not remain in force and was replaced in practice by interstate standards addressing the same topics. For current requirements consult the relevant interstate standards and official Rosstandart notices.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it was developed together with companion documents on hazard classification and safety data sheets (GOST R 58473‑2019 and GOST R 58475‑2019). The three documents were intended as a set of related chemical safety standards until their introduction was cancelled and interstate standards were adopted.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pictogram; signal word; hazard description; precautionary statement; H‑phrase; P‑phrase; label layout; chemical labelling; Rosstandart; GOST R 58474‑2019.