The obligation
Manufacturers and importers must ensure a hazardous chemical is labelled as soon as practicable, in accordance with the GHS and Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulations.
A correctly labelled container is written in English and includes the product identifier, the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number, and ingredient identity and proportion disclosed under Schedule 8. It must also include hazard pictograms, hazard statements, signal word and precautionary statements consistent with the chemical's correct classification, and other relevant hazard, first aid and emergency information.
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- What
- Manufacturers and importers must ensure a hazardous chemical is labelled as soon as practicable, in accordance with the GHS and Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulations.
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- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information that must be included on a hazardous chemical label is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Work Health & Safety > Hazardous Chemicals > Labelling.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information that must be included on a hazardous chemical label is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (SA). In short, Manufacturers and importers must ensure a hazardous chemical is labelled as soon as practicable, in accordance with the GHS and Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulations.
What changed recently?
Information that must be included on a hazardous chemical label was last updated on 19 October 2026.