The obligation
The WA Code directs manufacturers, importers and suppliers of workplace hazardous chemicals to the separate Labelling and SDS codes of practice.
The WA Code is written for PCBUs and gives practical guidance on managing health and safety risks from hazardous chemicals used in their workplace. Manufacturers, importers or suppliers of hazardous chemicals that are used, or likely to be used, in workplaces should refer to the Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals code of practice and the Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals code of practice.
- What
- The WA Code directs manufacturers, importers and suppliers of workplace hazardous chemicals to the separate Labelling and SDS codes of practice.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Labelling and SDS: related codes for manufacturers, importers and suppliers is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2020 (WA) > WHS (General) Regulations 2022 > Code of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Labelling and SDS: related codes for manufacturers, importers and suppliers is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (WA). In short, The WA Code directs manufacturers, importers and suppliers of workplace hazardous chemicals to the separate Labelling and SDS codes of practice.
What changed recently?
Labelling and SDS: related codes for manufacturers, importers and suppliers was last updated on 19 October 2026.