The obligation
Manufacturers and importers must ensure a workplace hazardous chemical is correctly labelled as soon as practicable after manufacturing or importing it.
Manufacturers and importers of a substance, mixture or article must correctly classify it, as a correct label depends on knowing the correct classification. The chemical must be labelled in accordance with the GHS and Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulation. A chemical regulated under more than one set of laws must meet the labelling requirements of each, for example agricultural and veterinary chemicals under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994.
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- What
- Manufacturers and importers must ensure a workplace hazardous chemical is correctly labelled as soon as practicable after manufacturing or importing it.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has duties for labelling hazardous 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 > Duty Holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has duties for labelling hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (NSW). In short, Manufacturers and importers must ensure a workplace hazardous chemical is correctly labelled as soon as practicable after manufacturing or importing it.
What changed recently?
Who has duties for labelling hazardous chemicals was last updated on 9 October 2026.
