The primary standard to follow for products sold in the United States is ANSI Z535.4 for Product Safety Signs and Labels. This standard was first published in 1991, revises every several years, and is due for a revised publication in June of 2011. There are some manufacturer's who are not aware that this standard exists and therefore follow OSHA regulations that were put in place over 60 years ago. There are a great majority of manufacturer's who are unaware that the ANSI Z535 standard revises, most still following outdated versions and should look to update to the current version.
For international standards, the primary standard is ISO 3864-2. There are distinct differences between the two, however in 2007 ANSI Z535.4 harmonized with this standard, therefore allowing a label format that meets both standards. A point that many manufacturer's are unaware of.
There are several product specific standards that exist, however these two standards are the primary standards to look to when developing safety labels.
For international standards, the primary standard is ISO 3864-2. There are distinct differences between the two, however in 2007 ANSI Z535.4 harmonized with this standard, therefore allowing a label format that meets both standards. A point that many manufacturer's are unaware of.
There are several product specific standards that exist, however these two standards are the primary standards to look to when developing safety labels.
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