The obligation
Manufacturers and importers must review an SDS at least once every five years and amend it whenever necessary to keep its information correct and current.
The five-year review runs from the date of original preparation or the last revision of the SDS. An SDS must also be reviewed when a formulation change affects the chemical's hazardous properties or its form, appearance or mode of application, or when new health or safety information emerges, such as exposure standard changes. A review is not necessary if the manufacturer or importer has not manufactured or imported the chemical in the last five years.
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- Manufacturers and importers must review an SDS at least once every five years and amend it whenever necessary to keep its information correct and current.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Obligation to review and amend an SDS is a WHS requirement set out in Preparation of safety data sheets 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Preparation of safety data sheets 2021 > Core duties § 2.3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Obligation to review and amend an SDS is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets 2021 (QLD). In short, Manufacturers and importers must review an SDS at least once every five years and amend it whenever necessary to keep its information correct and current.
What changed recently?
Obligation to review and amend an SDS was last updated on 9 October 2026.
