The obligation
The label must include the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
Additional information, including details of an overseas manufacturer or supplier such as a website, may be included. These details may be placed in a less prominent position, such as the back of the label, grouped with the expiry date where applicable. If an emergency information service or Poisons Information Centre number is given, the arrangement should be confirmed with the service beforehand and copies of the SDS provided to it.
- What
- The label must include the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Manufacturer or importer details on the 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?
Manufacturer or importer details on the label is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (SA). In short, The label must include the manufacturer or importer's name, Australian address and business telephone number.
What changed recently?
Manufacturer or importer details on the label was last updated on 19 October 2026.