WHMIS compliance services.
Bilingual SDS, GHS classification, label review, and HPR gap analyses for Canadian chemical suppliers, importers, and downstream employers.
WHMIS 2015 is Canada's GHS-aligned hazard communication system, enforced through the federal Hazardous Products Regulations. The classification rules are technical, the bilingual EN/FR requirement is strict, and the HPR has been amended several times since 2015. Chemply provides end-to-end WHMIS compliance for chemical suppliers — from one-off label reviews to full multi-product portfolios.
Regulations we cover
Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR)
The supporting regulation under Canada's Hazardous Products Act. Defines classification rules, SDS structure, and label content.
WHMIS 2015 amendments
We track HPR amendments (notably the 2022 GHS Revision 7 alignment) and update legacy documentation accordingly.
Bilingual disclosure
Every SDS and label section must appear in both English and French. We deliver compliant bilingual artwork ready for production.
Provincial OEL frameworks
Ontario, Québec (RSST), Alberta, BC and Manitoba exposure limits referenced in Section 8 where applicable.
What Chemply delivers
- Bilingual WHMIS 2015 SDS authoring
- Bilingual GHS-aligned label artwork review
- Hazard classification under HPR
- TDG transport classification
- Gap analysis of existing WHMIS SDS against current HPR amendments
- Adaptation of EU CLP or US OSHA SDS to Canadian requirements
Frequently asked questions
What does WHMIS compliance involve?
WHMIS compliance covers four pillars: hazard classification, GHS-aligned labels, bilingual (EN/FR) Safety Data Sheets, and worker education. Suppliers are responsible for the first three; employers add training and a workplace WHMIS program.
Who is responsible for WHMIS compliance?
Both suppliers (manufacturers, importers, distributors) under the federal Hazardous Products Act, and employers under provincial occupational health and safety legislation. Chemply primarily supports the supplier side: classification, SDS, and labels.
Do I need separate documents for Québec?
All Canadian provinces accept the bilingual federal WHMIS SDS. Québec's CNESST additionally enforces the RSST exposure limits, which we reference in Section 8 when relevant.
Can Chemply review an existing WHMIS SDS for gaps?
Yes. Our compliance review checks classification, bilingual completeness, exposure limit references, TDG accuracy, and alignment with the current HPR amendments. Findings are delivered in writing within 48 hours.
Does WHMIS apply to consumer products?
WHMIS is a workplace standard, so it does not apply to true consumer products (which fall under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act). However, many products are dual-use: sold to both businesses and consumers. We help you determine which framework applies to which SKU.
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