UK REACH SDS & e-SDS Authoring Service

Under UK REACH, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must align with the Great Britain (GB) CLP Regulation and contain accurate chemical hazard information to ensure safe use while enabling users to take necessary measures

In line with Article 31 of UK REACH, the supplier placing the substance or mixture on the market is responsible for ensuring that an SDS is prepared and provided when required.

Chemleg’s UK REACH SDS Preparation services ensure that your SDSs meet the requirements of the UK REACH Regulation.

With support from our experts, you can maintain compliance and secure your supply chain.

When Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Must be Provided?

An SDS must be provided where a substance or mixture is placed on the GB market and meets any of the following conditions, in accordance with Article 31 of UK REACH:

• The substance or mixture is classified as hazardous in accordance with GB CLP.

• The substance is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex XIII of UK REACH.

• The substance is included in the Candidate List established under Article 59(1) of UK REACH.
  
  
• An SDS must also be provided upon request where a mixture is not classified as hazardous, but contains at least one substance that meets any of the following criteria:
  
  
• At least one substance posing human health or environmental hazards present at an individual concentration of:
  
  
  • • ≥ 1.0 % by weight for non-gaseous mixtures, or
    • ≥ 0.2 % by volume for gaseous mixtures
      
      
• Present at an individual concentration of ≥ 0.1 % by weight (non-gaseous mixtures), and classified as:
  
  
  • • Carcinogenic, Category 2,
    • Toxic for reproduction, Category 1A, 1B, or 2,
    • Skin sensitizer, Category 1,
    • Respiratory sensitiser, Category 1,
    • Having effects on or via lactation,
    • PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII, or
    • Included in the Candidate List under Article 59(1) for reasons other than PBT/vPvB.
      
      
• Substance for which a GB Workplace Exposure Limit has been established, regardless of classification.

Requirements of a UK REACH SDS

• The safety data sheet should enable users to take the necessary measures relating to protection of human health and safety at the workplace, and protection of the environment. While authoring  SDS; it should be taken into account that a safety data sheet must inform its audience of the hazards of a substance or a mixture and provide information on the safe storage, handling and disposal of the substance or the mixture.
  
  
• Where a Chemical Safety Report (CSR) is required, the information provided in the SDS must be consistent with the CSR.
  
  
• Relevant exposure scenarios must be included as an annex to the e-SDS.
  
  
• The information in the SDS must be written clearly and precisely, avoiding jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms.
  
  
• SDS must not indicate any statements that are inconsistent with classification.
  
  
• Under UK REACH, Article 31, safety data sheets provided for substances or mixtures placed on the Great Britain market must be supplied in English. Supplying the SDS in additional languages is permitted, but this does not replace the obligation to provide the English version.
  
  
• There is no fixed length for an SDS; its length must be proportional to the hazards of the substance or mixture and to the available information.
  
  
• The compilation date of the SDS must be indicated on the first page.
  
  
• When a SDS is revised, the changes must be brought to the recipient’s attention in Section 16 if it has not indicated elsewhere.
  
  
• Revised SDSs must show the date and version number on the first page, noted as “Revision: (date)”.
  
  
• Any updates following registration must include the registration number.
  
  
• All required information must be included in the relevant subsections specified according to Part B, Annex II of UK REACH regulation., where applicable and available.
  
  
• The SDS must not contain empty subsections.

What Should Be Included in a UK REACH SDS?

• Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
• Hazards identification
• Composition/information on ingredients
• First aid measures
• Firefighting measures
• Accidental release measures
• Handling and storage
• Exposure controls/personal protection
• Physical and chemical properties
• Stability and reactivity
• Toxicological information
• Ecological information
• Disposal considerations
• Transport information
• Regulatory information
• Other information

Chemleg UK REACH SDS Services

• SDS Authoring & Compliance
  Preparing SDSs in accordance with UK REACH and GB CLP regulations.

• Hazard Classification & Labelling
  Ensuring compliance with GB CLP hazard communication requirements.

• Supply Chain Compliance
  Adapting SDSs for UK importers, manufacturers, and distributors.

• SDS Review & Updates
  Ensuring your SDSs remain aligned with regulatory changes and new scientific data.

• Exposure Scenarios & Risk Assessments
  Support on preparation of Chemical Safety Report (CSR) and placing relevant exposure scenarios.

Why Work with Chemleg?

Chemleg assists you in preparing fully compliant SDSs through its team of specialised chemical assessment experts.

With Chemleg’s international experience and regulatory expertise, you can ensure uninterrupted access to the United Kingdom market.

Do You Export Chemicals to the UK Market?

• Is your SDS compliant with GB CLP?
• Has your UK importer requested a new SDS from you?
• Are you prepared for potential HSE inspections?

Chemleg is ready to provide solutions to all these challenges. Contact us now and let’s prepare your UK REACH SDSs together.