Peru has adopted the sixth revised edition of the UN GHS (GHS 6) on April 2026 through the Law on the Integral Management of Chemical Substances which approves the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 1570.
Local Adaptation of GHS:
The following GHS building blocks have not yet been adopted in Peru:
- Acute toxicity (oral, dermal and inhalation), Category 5
GHS Labelling Requirements
In Peru, labelling requirements are established in the Annex II. Labels must be in Spanish and include the following elements:
- Product identifier
- Hazard pictograms
- Warning word
- Hazard Statement
- At least 1 precautionary statement
- Additional Information
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be prepared in accordance with Annex 4. The SDS must:
- Follow the standard 16-section format
- Be written in Spanish, but manufacturers and importers may optionally include translation into other languages at the discretion of the manufacturer or importer
- Be provided free of charge and in digital format
Manufacturers and importers must update the SDS within within 6 months under the following conditions:
- When new information on hazard classification or risk management becomes available
- When a new restriction or prohibition is introduced in national regulation
GHS in Transportation
Peru follows the UN Model Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. This is supported by Law No. 28256, entitled Regulation for the Land Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Waste.
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