GHS Labels: Print Your Own GHS Labels!

Print your own approved GHS labels for chemical products with Epson ColorWorks printers, BS5609-approved materials and flexible custom label options.

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Pieter van Hees

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08 Jun 2026

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GHS LabelsPrint your own GHS labels!

Are you looking for GHS labels for classifying hazardous substances? Then Businesslabels is the right place for you!

GHS labels are intended for packaging containing chemical substances and include mandatory information. GHS labels must comply with various guidelines and approvals. Does your company package chemical products? Then you are often required to use approved GHS labels.

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What are GHS labels?

GHS labels must be used to identify chemical substances. GHS stands for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. The goal is to use one classification system that is recognized throughout the world.

GHS applies to the supply, transport and use of substances and mixtures. Because the same GHS symbols are used internationally, the chemical contents of packaging can always be identified quickly. This ensures greater safety and reliability.

A good GHS label is of course also resistant to the effects of chemicals. After all, the label must always remain legible in order to identify the chemical contents.

The EPSON printer is the only printer on the market that combines speed, detail, reliability and absolute quality. The service we provide to our customers is guaranteed by the durability of the EPSON printer.

Joas

IT Manager Europe

GHS labels: the advantages

Businesslabels supplies, among other things, GHS labels for Epson inkjet color label printers. Using these printers in combination with GHS label materials offers several advantages for your company:

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Short delivery time

No long lead times from the printing company, but quick and easy ordering of blank labels. Often ordered today, delivered tomorrow.

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Less switching

By printing labels in color yourself, you use one label. There is no need to switch between pre-printed labels because of different symbols.

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BS5609 approved

Thanks to BS5609-approved label materials, you can easily comply with the guideline for sea transport of chemical goods.

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Flexible and fast

Printing GHS labels in color yourself makes it possible to respond quickly to changes in regulations. Always up to date.

Because we package and fill chemical products and hazardous substances, we are required to comply with the GHS standards that apply to GHS labeling. We have been working with the Epson label printer and Businesslabels labels for years for this purpose. An additional advantage is that we can offer customers their own label.

Stephanie van Holland

VN Logistics B.V.

Want to know more? Contact us

Would you like to know what GHS labels can mean for your company? Would you like to start printing GHS labels in color? We are happy to think along with you. Contact us via +31(0) 318 590 465 or by email at verkoop@businesslabels.nl.

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Which label printer?

To print GHS labels in color yourself, you need a printer that meets specific requirements, such as ink that is resistant to chemicals.

Epson ColorWorks inkjet color label printers meet those requirements.

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Suitable materials

The right label materials are also important. Paper labels are not suitable. Always check whether the material complies with the BS5609 standard.

The labels and the printer must work together optimally, just like Yin and Yang.

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Standard or custom-made

Businesslabels has a wide range of various GHS labels available from stock.

Is the right size not included? No problem, we are happy to help you with a custom-made solution.

Frequently asked questions about GHS labels

What exactly are GHS labels?

GHS stands for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. This is a worldwide system for classifying and labeling chemical substances in a uniform way for transport, supply and use.

Why do I need to use approved GHS labels?

Companies that work with chemical products are often legally required to comply with specific guidelines. Using approved labels guarantees the safety and legibility of information, even when it comes into contact with chemicals.

What is the advantage of printing GHS labels yourself?

Printing them yourself offers a great deal of flexibility and speed. You are not dependent on lead times from a printing company, and you can respond immediately to changes in regulations.

What does the BS5609 standard mean?

The BS5609 standard is an international standard for labels used in the sea transport of chemical goods. This standard guarantees that the labels are resistant to extreme conditions, such as salt water and prolonged exposure to chemicals.

Can I use any label printer for GHS labels?

Not every printer is suitable. For color printing combined with the right durability, we recommend Epson ColorWorks printers. When using a thermal transfer printer, you need pre-printed labels with red diamonds.

Are paper labels suitable for GHS labeling?

No, paper labels do not meet the strict requirements for GHS labeling. The material must be resistant to chemical influences and often also comply with the BS5609 standard to guarantee legibility and safety.

Can Businesslabels also provide custom-made solutions?

Absolutely. In addition to our wide range of stock labels, we also offer custom-made solutions if the desired size is not included.

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