Direct answer: Move from source collection to a controlled Australian SDS release.
Define product and role
Confirm the marketed product, formulation, manufacturer or importer, Australian contact details and intended workplace uses.
Collect source evidence
Gather formulation, supplier SDSs, test reports, properties, exposure information and transport evidence with dates and versions.
Classify under GHS 7
Document endpoint-by-endpoint decisions and distinguish calculated results, test-based conclusions and expert judgement.
Build all sixteen sections
Populate connected sections from structured evidence and run identity, hazard, property and control checks.
Approve, provide and maintain
A competent reviewer should approve release. Preserve the supplied version and schedule change monitoring and periodic review.
Practical example
An importer receives an EU SDS for an adhesive. It confirms the Australian importer details, reassesses GHS 7 applicability, validates exposure and emergency information, then approves an Australian version.
Release checklist
- Define SKU and duty holder
- Collect versioned sources
- Classify under GHS 7
- Validate sixteen sections
- Approve and retain release history
Common mistakes
- Translating a foreign SDS without reassessment
- Inventing unavailable properties
- Releasing without a named reviewer
Frequently asked questions
Who prepares an Australian SDS?
Safe Work Australia identifies manufacturers and importers as responsible for a correct SDS for hazardous chemicals.
Can a consultant write it?
Expert support can assist, while the legal duty holder must still ensure correctness.
Is a template enough?
No. The classification and section content require product evidence.
How often is review required?
Safe Work Australia states at least once every five years, as well as keeping information correct and current.
Primary sources
Review notice: AUSTRALIAN REGULATORY AND JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW REQUIRED BEFORE INDEXING.