The obligation
A hazardous chemical label must be written in English and include the product identifier and the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
Ingredients may be disclosed using exact proportions, or using ranges where the proportions are commercial-in-confidence. Reduced label requirements are permitted where it is not possible or reasonably practicable to legibly include the complete set of labelling elements.
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- What
- A hazardous chemical label must be written in English and include the product identifier and the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals 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?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, A hazardous chemical label must be written in English and include the product identifier and the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
What changed recently?
Mandatory label elements for hazardous chemicals was last updated on 9 October 2026.
