CFR 101F - Hazard Communication Standard; Corrections

On January 8, 2026, OSHA issued a correction and technical amendment to the Hazard Communication Standard, 1910.1200(c), definitions, 1910.1200(d), Hazard Classification, 1910.1200, Appendices A, B, C, D, and F. OSHA issued this correction and technical amendment to correct inadvertent errors in its Hazard Communication Standard, which could lead to confusion during the classification process or errors on labels and SDSs if not corrected. The Hazard Communication final rule was published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2024.

In accordance with 13 NCAC 7F .0101, The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted this correction and technical amendment verbatim with an effective date of June 1, 2026. Refer to the January 8, 2026, Federal Register (Vol. 91, No. 5) for the details related to these requirements.

Also reference, CFR 101A - Hazard Communication, CFR 101B - Hazard Communication, CPL 02-02-079 - Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), CFR 101C - Hazard Communication, CFR 101D - Hazard Communication, CFR 101E - Hazard Communication, CFR 101H - Hazard Communication Standard, Corrections, and CFR 101G - Hazard Communication Standard. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Hazard Communication and Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances. 

To determine if this standard applies, go to "Do you have employees that may be exposed to any chemical under normal conditions or in foreseeable emergencies?" (Note: 29 CFR 1910.1200 is applicable to agriculture, construction, and maritime as they are identical.)