CFR 101G - Hazard Communication Standard

On January 15, 2026, OSHA issued an amendment revising paragraph 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) and (ii) and (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of the Hazard Communication Standard. The amendment extends compliance dates by four months. 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 amendment verbatim with an effective date of June 1, 2026. Refer to the January 15, 2026, Federal Register (Vol. 91, No. 10) 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 101F - Hazard Communication Standard; Corrections, and CFR 101H - Hazard Communication Standard, Corrections. 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.)