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

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WA · Hazardous Chemicals WA > Code of Practice > Hazardous Chemicals > SDS Preparation
The obligation
This WA code gives practical guidance on preparing safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia.
It applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking involved in the manufacture or import of hazardous chemicals that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, in workplaces covered by the WHS Act. In the Code, 'must', 'requires' or 'mandatory' indicate a legal requirement, 'should' a recommended course of action and 'may' an optional one. …
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This WA code gives practical guidance on preparing safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia.
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worksafe.wa.gov.au

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3 Sep 2026 · New
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Overview: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (WA CoP) is a WHS requirement set out in Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Code of Practice > Hazardous Chemicals > SDS Preparation.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Overview: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (WA CoP) is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (WA). In short, This WA code gives practical guidance on preparing safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia.

What changed recently?

Overview: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (WA CoP) was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia Australia

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First seenOct 2026