Standard for labelling
Wellington reporter Proposals for a standard system for the classification of hazardous substances are being drafted by the Standards Association. The standards were called for by the Government’s standing advisory committee of the transport of hazardous substances in its report late last year. “Uniformity in labelling and instructions for handling hazardous substances is essential,” said the association’s director, (Mr D. Pinfold). “With variations in labels in use for different modes of transport and different countries, we have been asked to develop a New Zealand standard specification for labels to comply with international codes.” The committee has decided on the adoption of two Australian standards, because they incorporate symbols which are universally recognised — such as a skull and crossbones with the words “poisonous gas” for one group of gases, or flames with the words “flammable gas” for another.
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