The obligation
A hazardous chemical label must disclose the identity and proportion of each chemical ingredient in accordance with Schedule 8 of the WHS Regulation.
In some cases, a generic name may be used for an ingredient. Ingredient names need not be disclosed for ingredients that meet only physical and/or environmental hazard classifications, or for non-hazardous ingredients. For multiple ingredients, proportions should be listed in descending order by mass or volume, with ingredients not contributing to the hazard classification listed after those that do.
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- What
- A hazardous chemical label must disclose the identity and proportion of each chemical ingredient in accordance with Schedule 8 of the WHS Regulation.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Disclosing ingredient identity and proportion on labels is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 > Label Elements.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Disclosing ingredient identity and proportion on labels is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, A hazardous chemical label must disclose the identity and proportion of each chemical ingredient in accordance with Schedule 8 of the WHS Regulation.
What changed recently?
Disclosing ingredient identity and proportion on labels was last updated on 19 October 2026.