Jordan mandates GHS labelling of chemical substances

On 2 October 2024, the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft standard for the labelling of chemical substances. The second edition of the draft standard, DJS 990:2024, is expected to be adopted on 30 December 2024. 

Previously, Jordan had not formally adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). However, this new standard mandates labelling in accordance with the provisions of the 8th revised edition of the UN GHS and the European CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). As a Middle Eastern country, this move marks a significant step towards Jordan’s full implementation of the GHS. 

Jordanian Technical Regulation 119/2022 

Earlier in 2022, the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) enacted Technical Regulation 119/2022, which outlines the specific requirements for labelling products that are sold or imported into Jordan.  

Scope of DJS 990:2024 

The DJS 990:2024 standard applies to all chemical substances and mixtures, excluding radioactive substances and mixtures, as well as veterinary medicinal products, food or feeding stuffs, cosmetic products, and medical devices. 

Insights from the New Labelling Standard 

As per the draft standard, DJS 990:2024, the label should be in both Arabic and English. The main elements that need to be included on the label are as listed below but more information can be found in standard here. 

• Country of origin and contents 

• Chemical identifier 

• Hazard and precautionary statements 

• Signal word 

• Hazard class and pictogram 

Label and Pictogram Dimensions 

The recommended dimensions for the label and pictogram, depending on the volume of the package are given in the table below. 

Comment Period and Enforcement Date 

The draft is currently open for comment. Stakeholders are invited to comment until 1 December 2024. The standard will come into force on 1 June 2025.