The obligation
The 2018 compliance code replaced the 2000 code of practice, and Edition 2 updated it for amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act.
The Hazardous substances compliance code 2018 came into effect on 12 July 2018, replacing the Hazardous substances code of practice 2000. It uses the GHS in place of the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances, and safety data sheets in place of material safety data sheets. Risk assessments were removed because they are no longer a regulatory requirement, and 'health surveillance' became 'health monitoring'.
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- The 2018 compliance code replaced the 2000 code of practice, and Edition 2 updated it for amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Compliance Code: Hazardous Substances — Key Changes from the 2000 Code and Edition 2 is a WHS requirement set out in Hazardous substances (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Compliance Code > Hazardous Substances > Key Changes.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Compliance Code: Hazardous Substances — Key Changes from the 2000 Code and Edition 2 is a WHS obligation under Hazardous substances (VIC). In short, The 2018 compliance code replaced the 2000 code of practice, and Edition 2 updated it for amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act.
What changed recently?
Compliance Code: Hazardous Substances — Key Changes from the 2000 Code and Edition 2 was last updated on 19 October 2026.