The obligation
If a hazardous chemical has an expiry date, the expiry date must be provided on the label.
This applies, for example, where degradation or decomposition over time changes the chemical's hazard classification, or where the chemical is no longer within acceptable specifications for potency and stability, such as ethers that may form explosive peroxides. The expiry date may be placed in a less prominent position, such as the back portion of the label, grouped with any manufacturer or importer identification. An expiry date should be represented in sentence case text.
- What
- If a hazardous chemical has an expiry date, the expiry date must be provided on the label.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Including an expiry date on hazardous chemical 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?
Including an expiry date on hazardous chemical labels is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, If a hazardous chemical has an expiry date, the expiry date must be provided on the label.
What changed recently?
Including an expiry date on hazardous chemical labels was last updated on 19 October 2026.