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CPL 02-02-079, Appendix E
HCS Effective Dates
| Effective Date | Requirement(s) | Who |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2013 | Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format. | Employers |
| June 1, 2015 | Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule. | Chemical manufacturers, importers and employers |
| December 1, 2015 | The distributor must not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a Hazard Communication standard (HCS) 2012 label. | Distributors* |
| June 1, 2016 | Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. | Employers |
| Transition Period May 26, 2013 - June 1, 2016 |
May comply with either HCS 2012 or the previous version (HCS 1994), or both. | Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers |
| * If the distributors meet the definition of manufacturers (see section X.C. of this Instruction), which includes repackaging and relabeling the chemicals, they must comply by June 1, 2015. | ||
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