The obligation
A label is generally required for any substance, mixture or article classified as a hazardous chemical, but some types of hazardous chemical are excluded or exempt.
Several types of hazardous chemical are excluded from the labelling provisions under regulation 335 of the WHS Regulations, or exempted from all provisions in Part 7.1 of the WHS Regulations. The 1994 National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances was used to label workplace hazardous chemicals before 2017.
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- A label is generally required for any substance, mixture or article classified as a hazardous chemical, but some types of hazardous chemical are excluded or exempt.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
When a label is not required under the WHS Regulations is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Code of Practice: Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals.
What does this WHS obligation require?
When a label is not required under the WHS Regulations is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (WA). In short, A label is generally required for any substance, mixture or article classified as a hazardous chemical, but some types of hazardous chemical are excluded or exempt.
What changed recently?
When a label is not required under the WHS Regulations was last updated on 19 October 2026.