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Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
The Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice is an approved Western Australian code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). It provides practical guidance to manufact...
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Chemicals exempt from SDS requirements

Oct 2026
The WHS Regulations do not require an SDS for certain hazardous chemicals, although the duty of care requirements under the WHS Act still ap...
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Duty to prepare an SDS for each hazardous chemical manufactured or imported

Jul 2026
Manufacturers and importers must prepare an SDS for each hazardous chemical they produce or import into Australia, unless the chemical is ex...
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Obligation to review and update SDS when new hazard information emerges

Oct 2026
Manufacturers and importers must review each SDS at least once every five years and amend it whenever necessary so it contains correct, curr...
Medium
1 citation

Overview: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (WA CoP)

Oct 2026
This WA code gives practical guidance on preparing safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported for use, handling or...
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