The obligation
Reduced labelling is permitted for certain hazardous chemicals, including those in small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals, research chemicals and hazardous wastes.
Under the Code, decant means transferring a hazardous chemical from a correctly labelled container to another container within a workplace; it does not include rebottling or repacking for supply to another workplace. Labelling a decanted chemical's container is not required where the entire amount will be used immediately, which requires, among other conditions, that it is not left unattended by the person who decanted it.
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- Reduced labelling is permitted for certain hazardous chemicals, including those in small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals, research chemicals and hazardous wastes.
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- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Decanted chemicals and reduced labelling situations is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals > Container-specific requirements.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Decanted chemicals and reduced labelling situations is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (TAS). In short, Reduced labelling is permitted for certain hazardous chemicals, including those in small containers, decanted or transferred chemicals, research chemicals and hazardous wastes.
What changed recently?
Decanted chemicals and reduced labelling situations was last updated on 9 October 2026.
