The obligation
Manufacturers and importers must review each SDS at least every 5 years and update it whenever new information about hazards or safe use becomes available.
The CoP requires that SDS be reviewed at least every 5 years, or sooner if new information emerges about the chemical's hazards, regulatory status, or safe-use guidance. Updated SDS must be provided to current customers on request. Failure to maintain current SDS constitutes a breach of the WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW). Duty-holders should maintain version-control records to demonstrate compliance.
- What
- Manufacturers and importers must review each SDS at least every 5 years and update it whenever new information about hazards or safe use becomes available.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Obligation to review and update SDS at least every 5 years 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 4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Obligation to review and update SDS at least every 5 years is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (NSW). In short, Manufacturers and importers must review each SDS at least every 5 years and update it whenever new information about hazards or safe use becomes available.
What changed recently?
Obligation to review and update SDS at least every 5 years was last updated on 3 September 2026.
