{"id":885450,"date":"2025-10-16T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=885450"},"modified":"2025-12-01T02:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T07:10:20","slug":"countdown-to-whmis-2022-are-you-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/countdown-to-whmis-2022-are-you-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to WHMIS 2022: Are You Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-885451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog-600x180.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/ICC_00011_Countdown-to-WHMIS-2022-Deadline_Oct2025_Blog-190x57.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Countdown to WHMIS 2022 Deadline: Are You Ready for December 15, 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The clock is ticking for chemical suppliers in Canada. On 15 December 2025, the transition to WHMIS 2022 will be complete \u2014 and compliance will no longer be optional. This update fully aligns Canada\u2019s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the United Nations\u2019 GHS Revision 7.<\/p>\n<p>That means all manufacturers, importers, and distributors must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reclassified their products<\/li>\n<li>Updated and issued revised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/services\/sds-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Brought all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/labels\/ghs-labels\/ghs-workplace-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workplace labels<\/a> into compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What\u2019s Changing Under WHMIS 2022?<\/p>\n<p>WHMIS 2022 introduces several key updates that suppliers must prepare for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New hazard categories \u2013 such as <em>non-flammable aerosols<\/em> and <em>chemicals under pressure<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Revised classification thresholds \u2013 affecting how substances are categorized.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded SDS requirements \u2013 especially in Section 9 (Physical and chemical properties)<\/li>\n<li>Labeling updates \u2013 including revised precautionary statements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Countdown Is On!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By 15 December 2025, WHMIS 2022 is mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>After that, non-compliant labels or SDSs will put you at risk for fines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you have any questions about how the WHMIS changes will affect your hazard communication system?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/regulatory-services-information-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact our team of Regulatory Experts<\/a>, they can help you complete the process safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay up to date and sign up for our newsletter!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>We have all the products, services and training you need to ensure your staff is properly trained and informed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/services\/sds-services\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-203460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-64x64.jpg 64w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/services\/sds-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDS Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/training-courses\/osha-whmis-ghs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-853604 lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/WB-GHS20E-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/WB-GHS20E-150x150.png\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/training-courses\/osha-whmis-ghs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA\/WHMIS\/GHS<br \/>\nTraining<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Countdown to WHMIS 2022 Deadline: Are You Ready for December 15, 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The clock is ticking for chemical suppliers in Canada. On 15 December 2025, the transition to WHMIS 2022 will be complete \u2014 and compliance will no longer be optional. This update fully aligns Canada\u2019s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the United Nations\u2019 GHS Revision 7.<\/p>\n<p>That means all manufacturers, importers, and distributors must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reclassified their products<\/li>\n<li>Updated and issued revised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/services\/sds-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Brought all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/product-category\/labels\/ghs-labels\/ghs-workplace-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workplace labels<\/a> into compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What\u2019s Changing Under WHMIS 2022?<\/p>\n<p>WHMIS 2022 introduces several key updates that suppliers must prepare for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New hazard categories \u2013 such as <em>non-flammable aerosols<\/em> and <em>chemicals under pressure<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Revised classification thresholds \u2013 affecting how substances are categorized.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded SDS requirements \u2013 especially in Section 9 (Physical and chemical properties)<\/li>\n<li>Labeling updates \u2013 including revised precautionary statements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Countdown Is On!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By 15 December 2025, WHMIS 2022 is mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>After that, non-compliant labels or SDSs will put you at risk for fines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you have any questions about how the WHMIS changes will affect your hazard communication system?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/regulatory-services-information-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact our team of Regulatory Experts<\/a>, they can help you complete the process safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay up to date and sign up for our newsletter!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>We have all the products, services and training you need to ensure your staff is properly trained and informed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-203460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-64x64.jpg 64w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/sds_binder-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/services\/sds-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDS Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-853604 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/WB-GHS20E-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/WB-GHS20E-150x150.png\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/training-courses\/osha-whmis-ghs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA\/WHMIS\/GHS<br \/>\nTraining<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-875704 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bkghscus1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/product-category\/publications\/osha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA Publications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Countdown to WHMIS 2022 Deadline: Are You Ready for December 15, 2025? 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