1910.1200(f)(1): Labels on Shipped Chemical Containers
Chemical manufacturers, importers and distributors must label, tag or mark each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and the name, U.S. address and phone number of the responsible party.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(f)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $17,606 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (4), OR (2), MA (2).
- Related part: 1910.1200(f) Labels and other forms of warning (2,653 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1) ("Labels on shipped containers") is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 6 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) Labels on shipped containers. The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked. Hazards not otherwise classified and hazards identified and classified under (d)(1)(ii) do not have to be addressed on the container. Where the chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor is required to label, tag or mark the following shall be provided: 13 citations
(i) Product identifier; Open (f)(1)(i)
(ii) Signal word; Open (f)(1)(ii) 1 citations
(iii) Hazard statement(s); Open (f)(1)(iii) 1 citations
(iv) Pictogram(s); Open (f)(1)(iv) 2 citations
(v) Precautionary statement(s); Open (f)(1)(v)
(vi) Name, U.S. address, and U.S. telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. Open (f)(1)(vi) 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: WI (4), OR (2), MA (2), PA (1), MI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KJ GRIMM ENTERPRISES LLC | WRIGHT, WY | $8,067 |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | SOMERVILLE, MA | $6,800 |
| FORTRESS FLOORS LLC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $2,128 |
| PGA INCORPORATED | FREELAND, PA | $491 |
| 317734832 - ESPICORP INC | ASHLAND, OR | $120 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Transmitting bulk shipment labels by technological or other means (2022-11-09)
- Single HCS Compliant Shipping Label that includes DOT and/or State Requirements (2021-10-04)
- HCS compliant labeling of outer and inner packaging (2021-03-31)
- HCS Labeling Requirements for Bulk Shipments of Small Packages (2019-07-25)
- HCS Labeling requirements regarding intra-plant and intercompany shipping (2018-12-03)
- HCS pictogram labeling of DOT-39 Non-Refillable Cylinders (2018-06-12)
- Listing and disclosing Benzene as a human carcinogen on the label and SDS (2017-07-24)
- Separate SDSs and labels for dual components (2017-05-09)
- Labeling outer containers of chemical cleaning products while in storage. (2017-05-05)
- Safety Data Sheets for grinding wheels and abrasives (2017-03-23)
- Labeling small containers (2017-03-23)
- HCS 2012 labeling of refrigerant containers (2016-08-22)
- Labeling refrigerant cylinders (2016-08-03)
- Container labeling requirements for importer under HCS 2012 (2016-07-20)
- Requirements for labeling of products shipped for export to domestic and international destinations, under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) (2016-06-10)
- Safety data sheets for custom blend fertilizers (2016-02-25)
- Labeling requirements for absorbent clay products in various packaging configurations (2015-12-14)
- Requirements for labeling of products shipped for export only to non-U.S. destinations, under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) (2015-11-23)
- Container labeling of non-pesticide agrichemical products packaged for shipment (2015-09-11)
- HCS labeling of imports and exports (2015-09-10)
- Label requirements between CPSC and HCS 2012 and aerosol products (2015-07-02)
- HCS 2012 pictograms for aerosol air fresheners (2015-07-02)
- Correct use of product identifiers on safety data sheets and labels (2015-06-19)
- Practical accommodation for the labeling of small packages under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (2015-02-10)
- Use of multiple countries' information on labels of hazardous chemicals (2015-02-10)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(f) Labels and other forms of warning 2,653 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(6) 2,464 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) 1,516 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(6)(i) 196 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(10) 112 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(7) 25 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(8) 18 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(5) Transportation 12 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(9) 6 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(1)(iv) 2 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(1)(vi) 2 citations
- 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must label shipped containers?
The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor.
What must the label include?
Product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and the responsible party's name, U.S. address and U.S. phone number.
Do hazards not otherwise classified go on the label?
No. They do not have to be addressed on the container.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.