Editing Safety data sheet (section)

==National and international requirements==

===Canada===

In [[Canada]], the program known as the [[Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System]] (WHMIS) establishes the requirements for SDSs in workplaces and is administered federally by [[Health Canada]] under the [[Hazardous Products Act]], Part II, and the [[Controlled Products Regulations]].

===European Union===
Safety data sheets have been made an integral part of the system of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 ([[Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals|REACH]]).<ref>Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC,פ2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30 December 2006, corrected version in OJ L136, 29 May 2007, p.3).</ref> The original requirements of REACH for SDSs have been further adapted to take into account the rules for safety data sheets of the Global Harmonised System (GHS)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev03/03files_e.html|title=GHS (Rev.3) (2009) - Transport - UNECE |website= Unece.org|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref> and the implementation of other elements of the GHS into EU legislation that were introduced by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)<ref>Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31 December 2008, p.1)</ref> via an update to Annex II of REACH.<ref>{{cite web|title = Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)|id = O.J. L132 |date =29 May 2015|pages = 8–31|url = https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32015R0830&from=DE }}</ref>

The SDS must be supplied in an official language of the Member State(s) where the substance or mixture is placed on the market, unless the Member State(s) concerned provide(s) otherwise (Article 31(5) of REACH).

The [[European Chemicals Agency]] (ECHA) has published a guidance document on the compilation of safety data sheets.

====Germany====
In Germany, safety data sheets must be compiled in accordance with REACH Regulation No. 1907/2006. The requirements concerning national aspects are defined in the Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) 220 "National aspects when compiling safety data sheets".<ref>{{cite web|title = TRGS 220 National aspects when compiling safety data sheets|publisher = BAuA |url =  https://www.baua.de/EN/Service/Legislative-texts-and-technical-rules/Rules/TRGS/pdf/TRGS-220.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2}}</ref> A national measure mentioned in SDS section 15 is as example the water hazard class (WGK) it is based on regulations governing systems for handling substances hazardous to waters (AwSV).<ref> Umweltbundesamt: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/421/dokumente/notification_draft_2015_394_d_en.pdf </ref>

====The Netherlands====
Dutch Safety Data Sheets are well known as [[:nl:veiligheidsinformatieblad|veiligheidsinformatieblad]] or Chemiekaarten. This is a collection of Safety Data Sheets of the most widely used chemicals. The Chemiekaarten boek is commercially available, but also made available through educational institutes, such as the web site offered by the [[University of Groningen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icsds.com/|title=ICSDS, Source of all your needs on GHS SDS for an affordable fee|website=Icsds.com|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref>

=== South Africa ===
This section contributes to a better understanding of the regulations governing SDS within the [[South Africa]]n framework. As regulations may change, it is the responsibility of the reader to verify the validity of the regulations mentioned in text.

As [[Globalization|globalisation]] increased and countries engaged in cross-border trade, the quantity of [[Dangerous goods|hazardous material]] crossing international borders amplified.<ref>{{Cite journal|url = http://www.spatial.ucsb.edu/janelle/docs/Janelle-globalization.pdf|title = Globalization and research issues in transportation|last1 = Janelle|first1 = Donald G|date = 1997|journal = Journal of Transport Geography|volume = 5|issue = 3|pages = 199–206|access-date = 26 January 2016|last2 = Beuthe|first2 = Michel|publisher = Elsevier Science Ltd|doi = 10.1016/S0966-6923(97)00017-3| bibcode=1997JTGeo...5..199J }}</ref> Realising the detrimental effects of hazardous trade, the [[United Nations]] established a committee of experts specialising in the transportation of [[hazardous goods]].<ref>{{Cite book|title = Dangerous Goods Digest - The Orange Book of Southern Africa|publisher = Foresight Publications|year = 2015}}</ref> The committee provides best practises governing the conveyance of [[Hazardous goods|hazardous materials]] and goods for land including road and railway; air as well as sea transportation. These best practises are constantly updated to remain current and relevant.

There are various other international bodies who provide greater detail and guidance for specific modes of transportation such as the [https://www.google.co.za/search?q=International+Maritime+Organisation+(IMO)&oq=International+Maritime+Organisation+(IMO)&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.1212j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8 International Maritime Organisation (IMO)] by means of the International Maritime Code<ref>{{Cite web|title = About IMO|url = http://www.imo.org/en/About/Pages/Default.aspx|website =Imo.org|access-date = 5 February 2016}}</ref>  and the [[International Civil Aviation Organization|International Civil Aviation Organisation]] (ICAO) via the Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air<ref>{{Cite web|title = Annex 18|url = http://www.icao.int/safety/DangerousGoods/Pages/annex-18.aspx|website =Icao.int|access-date = 5 February 2016}}</ref> as well as the [[International Air Transport Association|International Air Transport Association (IATA)]] who provides regulations for the transport of dangerous goods.

These guidelines prescribed by the international authorities are applicable to the South African land, sea and air transportation of hazardous materials and goods. In addition to these rules and regulations to International best practice, South Africa has also implemented common laws which are laws based on custom and practise. Common laws are a vital part of maintaining public order and forms the basis of case laws. Case laws, using the principles of common law are interpretations and decisions of statutes made by courts. Acts of parliament are determinations and regulations by parliament which form the foundation of statutory law. Statutory laws are published in the government gazette or on the official website. Lastly, subordinate legislation are the bylaws issued by local authorities and authorised by parliament.

Statutory law gives effect to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the National Road Traffic Act of 1996. The Occupational Health and Safety Act details the necessary provisions for the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials and goods whilst the transport act details with the necessary provisions for the transportation of the hazardous goods.

Relevant South African legislation includes the Hazardous Chemicals Agent regulations of 2021 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)|url = http://www.acts.co.za/occupational-health-and-safety-act-1993/index.html?occupational_health_and_safety_act_1993.php|website =Acts.co.za|access-date = 5 February 2016}}</ref> the Chemical Substance Act 15 of 1973, and the National Road Traffic Act of 1996,<ref>{{Cite web|title = National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)|url = http://www.acts.co.za/national-road-traffic-act-1996/|website =Acts.co.za|access-date = 5 February 2016}}</ref> and the Standards Act of 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008)|url = http://www.acts.co.za/standards-act-2008/index.html|archive-date = 10 May 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170510071920/http://www.acts.co.za/standards-act-2008/index.html|website =Acts.co.za }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Giving You the Quality Edge|url = https://www.sabs.co.za/About-SABS/Index.asp|website =South Africa Bureau of Standards}}</ref>

There has been selective incorporation of aspects of the [[Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals|Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals]] into South African legislation. At each point of the chemical value chain, there is a responsibility to manage chemicals in a safe and responsible manner. SDS is therefore required by law.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Health and safety laws update July 2015|url = http://sheqafrica.com/health-and-safety-laws-3/|website = Sheqafrica.com| date=20 July 2015 |access-date = 10 February 2016|language = en-US}}</ref> A SDS is included in the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No.85 of 1993) Regulation 1179 dated 25 August 1995.

The categories of information supplied in the SDS are listed in SANS 11014:2010; dangerous goods standards – Classification and information. SANS 11014:2010 supersedes the first edition SANS 11014-1:1994 and is an identical implementation of ISO 11014:2009. According to SANS 11014:2010:

===United Kingdom===
In the [[United Kingdom|U.K.]], the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 - known as CHIP Regulations - impose duties upon suppliers, and importers into the EU, of [[Dangerous goods|hazardous materials]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2002/20021689.htm|title=The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002|website=Opsi.gov.uk|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref>

NOTE: Safety data sheets (SDS) are no longer covered by the CHIP regulations.  The laws that require a SDS to be provided have been transferred to the European REACH Regulations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hse.gov.uk/chip/|title=Redirect to... Chemical classification|website=Hse.gov.uk|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref>

The [[COSHH|Control of Substances Hazardous to Health]] (COSHH) Regulations govern the use of hazardous substances in the workplace in the UK and specifically require an assessment of the use of a substance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh|title=Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)|website=Hse.gov.uk|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref> Regulation 12 requires that an employer provides employees with information, instruction and training for people exposed to hazardous substances. This duty would be very nearly impossible without the data sheet as a starting point. It is important for employers therefore to insist on receiving a data sheet from a supplier of a substance.

The duty to supply information is not confined to informing only business users of products. SDSs for retail products sold by large DIY shops are usually obtainable on those companies' web sites.

Web sites of manufacturers and large suppliers do not always include them even if the information is obtainable from retailers but written or telephone requests for paper copies will usually be responded to favourably.

===United Nations===
The [[United Nations]] (UN) defines certain details used in SDSs such as the [[UN number]]s used to identify some [[Dangerous goods|hazardous materials]] in a standard form while in international transit.

===United States===
In the [[United States|U.S.]], the [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] requires that SDSs be readily available to all employees for potentially harmful substances handled in the workplace under the [[Hazard Communication Standard]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=29 CFR 1910.1200 -- Hazard communication. |url=https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-Z/section-1910.1200 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.ecfr.gov |language=en}}</ref> The SDS is also required to be made available to local fire departments and local and state emergency planning officials under Section 311 of the  [[Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act]]. The [[American Chemical Society]] defines Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers ([[CAS number]]s) which provide a unique number for each chemical and are also used internationally in SDSs.

Reviews of material safety data sheets by the [[U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board]] have detected dangerous deficiencies.
 
The board's Combustible Dust Hazard Study analyzed 140 data sheets of substances capable of producing combustible dusts.<ref name="CSB dust study">{{cite web|url=http://www.csb.gov/assets/1/19/Dust_Final_Report_Website_11-17-06.pdf|title=U.S Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Investigation Report, Combustible Dust Hazard Study, Report No. 2006-H-1|date=November 2006|pages=38, 88–95|website=Csb.gov|access-date=22 December 2017|archive-date=21 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221025305/http://www.csb.gov/assets/1/19/Dust_Final_Report_Website_11-17-06.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> None of the SDSs contained all the information the board said was needed to work with the material safely, and 41 percent failed to even mention that the substance was combustible.

As part of its study of an explosion and fire that destroyed the Barton Solvents facility in Valley Center, Kansas, in 2007, the safety board reviewed 62 material safety data sheets for commonly used nonconductive flammable liquids.  As in the combustible dust study, the board found all the data sheets inadequate.<ref name="CSB Barton Solvents KS">{{cite web |url=http://www.chemsafety.gov/assets/document/CSB_Study_Barton_Final.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008015433/http://www.chemsafety.gov/assets/document/CSB_Study_Barton_Final.pdf |archive-date=8 October 2012 }} </ref>

In 2012, the US adopted the 16 section Safety Data Sheet to replace Material Safety Data Sheets. This became effective on 1 December 2013. These new Safety Data Sheets comply with the [[Globally_Harmonized_System_of_Classification_and_Labelling_of_Chemicals|Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals]] (GHS). By 1 June 2015, employers were required to have their workplace labeling and hazard communication programs updated as necessary – including all MSDSs replaced with SDS-formatted documents.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GHS Overview - SafeTec|url = http://www.safetec.net/resources/ghs-overview/|website =Safetec.net|access-date = 10 February 2016}}</ref>