The obligation
A hazardous chemical label must be in English and include the product identifier, supplier details, pictograms, hazard statements, signal word and precautionary statements.
Under Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulation, a correctly labelled container includes the product identifier, the name, Australian address and business telephone number of the manufacturer or importer, and ingredient identity and proportion disclosed under Schedule 8. Hazard pictograms, hazard statements, signal word and precautionary statements must be consistent with the chemical's correct classification.
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- A hazardous chemical label must be in English and include the product identifier, supplier details, pictograms, hazard statements, signal word and precautionary statements.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals under the NSW COP is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Hazardous Chemicals > Labelling > Label Elements.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals under the NSW COP is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (NSW). In short, A hazardous chemical label must be in English and include the product identifier, supplier details, pictograms, hazard statements, signal word and precautionary statements.
What changed recently?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals under the NSW COP was last updated on 9 October 2026.
