Safety Data Sheet Authoring and Review
Safety data sheets prepared to the format and classification basis required by your target market.
A safety data sheet communicates the hazards of a substance or mixture and the precautions for handling it. The sixteen section structure is broadly consistent across markets because it derives from the Globally Harmonized System, but the content requirements, the classification basis and the language obligations are set by each jurisdiction separately.
What a safety data sheet has to do
It has to state the hazards accurately, reflect the formulation as it currently stands, and meet the content requirements of the market it is used in. A document that is technically well written but classified against the wrong framework is not compliant in that market.
Authoring
We prepare safety data sheets from your formulation, classifying the product against the framework that applies in each target market and producing the document in the required format and language. Where a product is sold into several markets, we align the versions so they tell a consistent story without ignoring the differences the jurisdictions demand.
Review
Where documents already exist, we check them against the current formulation and the applicable requirements. The common findings are classification that no longer matches the formulation, a format built for a different jurisdiction, missing or thin sections, and language that does not satisfy local requirements.
Markets we prepare for
European Union, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, GCC and Australia. Each has its own basis for classification and its own content and language expectations, which is why a document prepared for one market usually needs rework rather than translation for another.
What you provide
The full formulation with concentrations, the intended use, the markets in scope, and any existing documentation. Where composition is confidential we will tell you what level of detail is genuinely required.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a safety data sheet?
Generally the company placing a hazardous substance or mixture on the market, though the precise trigger and the responsible party differ by jurisdiction. Downstream users and distributors can also carry duties.
Can you convert our existing safety data sheet for another market?
Yes. This is common work. It usually involves reclassifying against the target market framework rather than translating, because the classification basis and required content differ.
How do I know if our current safety data sheets are still valid?
The usual failure points are a reformulation that was never reflected in the document, a format prepared for a different market, and outdated classification. A review checks each against the applicable framework.
Do you handle labels as well?
Yes. The label and the safety data sheet must agree, so we normally prepare them together.
Need a safety data sheet prepared or reviewed?
Send us the formulation and the markets in scope and we will scope the work before starting.