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EU Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

A practical guide to EU Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemicals sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs this

• Substances and mixtures classified as hazardous
• Suppliers placing them on the EU market

Documents you need

• SDS in the required 16-section format
• Exposure scenarios where required
• Classification data

Compliance checklist

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• SDS in the required 16-section format
• Exposure scenarios where required
• Classification data

How to comply

1. Classify the product
2. Draft the SDS in the required format
3. Update when new information appears

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: EU Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — European Union
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and national authorities
Legal basis: REACH Article 31; CLP Regulation

Documents we already have:
  1. SDS in the required 16-section format
  2. Exposure scenarios where required
  3. Classification data

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before supply; update when classification or composition changes.

Authoring and review costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

• Outdated SDS format
• Missing sections
• Wrong language or classification

Official sources

• ECHA safety data sheets

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