The obligation
Manufacturers, importers and suppliers of substances must, so far as reasonably practicable, make sure what they supply does not put health and safety at risk.
This duty includes testing and analysing the substance and providing specific information about it. Manufacturers and importers must correctly classify hazardous chemicals; the classification decides what labels and SDS must contain, including hazard statements and pictograms. Importers, manufacturers and suppliers also have duties covering SDS preparation, ingredient disclosure, packing, labelling and supply of hazardous chemicals.
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- What
- Manufacturers, importers and suppliers of substances must, so far as reasonably practicable, make sure what they supply does not put health and safety at risk.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of manufacturers, importers and suppliers of hazardous chemicals is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is QLD > Work Health and Safety > Hazardous Chemicals > Duty Holder Obligations.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of manufacturers, importers and suppliers of hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, Manufacturers, importers and suppliers of substances must, so far as reasonably practicable, make sure what they supply does not put health and safety at risk.
What changed recently?
Duties of manufacturers, importers and suppliers of hazardous chemicals was last updated on 11 October 2026.
