It has been over a year (Dec 1, 2018.) since the transition to WHMIS 2015. If you are an employer, you may still have MSDSs in your SDS library for products around your workplace. What should you do with the MSDS and the product?

Chemscape’s SDS data entry and customer support department is requested to obtain SDSs in French and English for some employers. Chemscape is often asked by customers - what is the specific language requirements for the province or territory that my employees work in? It can be confusing to sort out the landscape if you have operations in different provinces or if you are a USA owned business with a subsidiary location in Canada.

The use of prescribed concentration ranges on an SDS – what you need to know as a Supplier and as a consumer.

By Cara Pembroke, Health & Safety Information Team Lead at Chemscape

When it comes to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring, it's crucial to be cautious of certain red flags commonly associated with low-cost providers and automated authoring programs. Opting for these services can result in poorly written SDSs that fail to adhere to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards, contain inaccurate information, and potentially violate compliance regulations.

Does one SDS work for all countries since it is a Globally Harmonized System (GHS)? 

Although the GHS has introduced standardized communication for Labels and Safety Data Sheets, SDSs still vary significantly by country. A variance can result in a different classification, labelling, SDS or other information requirements for a hazardous product in Canada versus another like the USA.