The obligation
Reduced minimum labelling applies to small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals not used immediately, and containers of hazardous waste.
Where a container is too small for a full label, the label must be in English and include the product identifier, the manufacturer or importer name, Australian address and business telephone number, and a hazard pictogram or hazard statement. Small container labels must include as much labelling information as reasonably practicable.
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- What
- Reduced minimum labelling applies to small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals not used immediately, and containers of hazardous waste.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Special labelling situations: small containers, bulk, decanted and transferred chemicals 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 > Special Situations.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Special labelling situations: small containers, bulk, decanted and transferred chemicals is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (NSW). In short, Reduced minimum labelling applies to small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals not used immediately, and containers of hazardous waste.
What changed recently?
Special labelling situations: small containers, bulk, decanted and transferred chemicals was last updated on 9 October 2026.
