Hazard Communication Standard
Abstract
OSHA is extending the compliance dates in its Hazardous Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2024 (89 FR 44144), by four months. The compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) is extended from January 19, 2026, until May 19, 2026; the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii) is extended from July 20, 2026 to November 20, 2026; the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(3)(i) is extended from July 19, 2027 to November 19, 2027; and the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(3)(ii) is extended from January 19, 2028 to May 19, 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-00653 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-00653 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026, with an effective date of January 15, 2026. OSHA is extending the compliance dates in its Hazardous Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2024 (89 FR 44144), by four months. The compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) is extended from January 19, 2026, until May 19, 2026; the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii) is extended from July 20, 2026 to November 20, 2026; the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(3)(i) is extended from July 19, 2027 to November 19, 2027; and the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(3)(ii) is extended from January 19, 2028 to May 19, 2028. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/15/2026-00653/hazard-communication-standard.
Is document 2026-00653 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-00653 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.