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The 2022 edition of the CoP reflects transition to GHS 7th Edition, updating classification criteria and SDS hazard communication requirements for hazardous chemicals.
The 2022 CoP update aligns SDS preparation requirements with the 7th Revised Edition of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS 7) for classification and labelling of chemicals, as referenced in the WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW). Duty-holders must ensure SDS hazard classification, signal words, pictograms, and hazard/precautionary statements reflect GHS 7 criteria. This may require review and update of existing SDS documents.
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- The 2022 edition of the CoP reflects transition to GHS 7th Edition, updating classification criteria and SDS hazard communication requirements for hazardous chemicals.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Alignment with GHS 7th Edition for hazard classification and labelling is a WHS requirement set out in Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW) > CoP: Preparation of SDS for Hazardous Chemicals § Part 2–3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Alignment with GHS 7th Edition for hazard classification and labelling is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (NSW). In short, The 2022 edition of the CoP reflects transition to GHS 7th Edition, updating classification criteria and SDS hazard communication requirements for hazardous chemicals.
What changed recently?
Alignment with GHS 7th Edition for hazard classification and labelling was last updated on 6 October 2026.
