Introduction
On July 4, 2025, the latest Brazil GHS Standard (ABNT NBR 14725:2023) officially came into effect.
To assist enterprises in ensuring the successful export of hazardous chemicals to the Brazilian market, REACH24H provides an in-depth analysis of the core labeling requirements under this standard, to facilitate early compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient customs clearance.
Which Products Require Brazil GHS Labels?
Applicability: All industrial chemicals circulating in the Brazilian market, such as raw materials, intermediates, and additives.
Exemptions: Current pharmaceutical products, food additives, cosmetics, and pesticide residues in food are exempt. If these exempted products involve occupational exposure, they must still comply with GHS-related regulations.
What Language Is Required?
For products sold or used within Brazil, label content must be in Portuguese. Additional languages may be included as supplementary information.
Detailed Explanation of Label Elements of Brazil GHS
The elements required for Brazil GHS labels for hazardous chemicals include:
Product Identifier
The label must include a product identifier consistent with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Supplier Information
The label must include the supplier's name, address, and emergency contact number. The emergency contact number must be available 24h to provide safety, health, and environmental guidance.
Chemical Composition Identification
The label must indicate the chemical composition of the substance:
For mixtures or alloys, the label must indicate the chemical names of components or alloy elements that pose health hazards. For certain hazard categories, only the chemical name of the most hazardous component in that category may be required.
Certain allergens must be listed on the label even if their concentration in the mixture is below the specified threshold and the mixture is not classified as hazardous due to allergens. These must also be noted in Section 11 of the SDS.
If the substance or mixture is intended for workplace use, employers may choose not to include the chemical names of hazardous components or impurities on the hazardous chemical label, as this information is already provided in the SDS.
Hazardous components or impurities considered trade secrets may be omitted from the label, but hazard information must still be provided, with the term "Trade Secret" clearly indicated.
Hazard Pictograms
Hazard pictograms consist of black symbols on a white background with a red border, displayed as a diamond-shaped symbol rotated 45°. For non-export packaging, the border may be black.
The use of borders without the intended symbols or other information is strictly prohibited, as is the use of hazard pictograms inconsistent with the product classification.
If the transport hazard labeling for hazardous chemicals is identical to the GHS labeling, only the transport hazard label may be used to avoid redundant hazard information.
Pictogram identification codes must not appear on the label or in Section 2 of the SDS.
If two hazard categories require the same pictogram, the pictogram only needs to be displayed once.
Signal Words
Signal words indicate the severity of the hazard and are limited to "Danger" (Perigo) and "Warning" (Atenção). Only one signal word may be used at a time.
Hazard Statements
Hazard statements are standardized warning phrases that accurately describe the type and severity of the hazard posed by the product.
All hazard statements relevant to the product must be fully displayed on the hazardous chemical label.
Hazard statement codes are for reference only and are not part of the official statement text. Codes must not replace the full text of the hazard statement. Enterprises may choose to include codes on the label at their discretion.
Precautionary Statements
Labels must include relevant precautionary statements and may also include precautionary pictograms (e.g., Figure 1).
Precautionary statements should cover general precautions, preventive measures, emergency response, storage conditions, and disposal instructions, based on the hazard category, product characteristics, and intended use.
Precautionary statement codes are for reference only and are not part of the statement text. Codes must not replace the full text of the precautionary statement. Enterprises may choose to include codes on the label.
If more than six precautionary statements are required for a hazard classification, only six statements need to be displayed on the label, as long as they adequately reflect the nature and severity of the hazard.
Figure 1: Example of Precautionary Pictograms
Supplementary Information
When providing supplementary information, ensure that the additional content does not conflict with the standardized hazard information already on the label. Additionally, hazard information not yet standardized under GHS or current Brazilian regulations may be provided as supplementary information.
Special Provisions for Small Packaging Labels
This provision applies to products supplied or sold externally. "Small packaging" refers to primary packaging with a capacity of no more than 250 mL that directly contains the product. The label design for such packaging must adhere to the following two principles:
Priority for Full Labeling: Include all applicable GHS label elements on the primary packaging whenever possible.
Flexible Supplementary Information: If space constraints prevent the inclusion of all elements, supplementary information may be provided through folding labels, hanging labels, or accompanying instruction manuals.
Regardless of the format used, suppliers must ensure that the following three core elements are clearly displayed on the packaging containing the substance or mixture: Product Identifier, Supplier Name, and Emergency Contact Number.
Additional Labeling Requirements and Technical Specifications
Signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and hazard pictograms should be arranged together to ensure the clarity and legibility of the information.
The text height on the label must not be less than 1 mm. Hazard pictograms must be at least 1 cm × 1 cm in size. If precautionary pictograms are used, their size must also be at least 1 cm × 1 cm or have a diameter of no less than 1 cm.
Additionally, the label material must withstand normal transportation and storage conditions, ensuring that the information remains clear and legible throughout the product lifecycle.
REACH24H's Compliance Recommendations for Enterprises
To successfully enter the Brazilian market, REACH24H recommends that export enterprises familiarize themselves with the latest local regulatory requirements in advance.
Before exporting products, perform a comprehensive review of chemical labels to ensure strict compliance with the ABNT NBR 14725:2023 standard. This will effectively mitigate the risk of customs clearance delays or return shipments due to labeling issues.
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