We specialize in authoring safety data sheets that comply with REACH and CLP regulations in multiple languages, ensuring compliance with specific country or region regulations. Our team of experts work diligently to provide high-quality safety data sheets that meet all legal requirements. OSHA
When preparing a safety data sheet for a substance or mixture, it is important to ensure that the safety data sheet complies with all legal requirements. The safety data sheet must be prepared in accordance with the REACH regulation, which specifies the format and content. Detailed information about the chemical substance or mixture must be provided in the safety data sheet. This includes information on hazards, safety measures, first aid measures, etc. The supplier of the chemical substance or mixture must provide a safety data sheet when the product is classified as hazardous according to legal requirements. The safety data sheet must specify how to properly handle and use the chemical substance or mixture to ensure the safety of workers and the environment. According to REACH, the safety data sheet must be provided free of charge in writing or electronically no later than the day the chemical substance or mixture is first supplied. Safety data sheets for chemical substances and mixtures are essential to ensure the safe handling and use of materials. Safety data sheets for substances and mixtures must be updated when information about the chemical substance or mixture changes.
We offer document translation services for safety data sheets and other important documents. Our team of professional translators ensure that your documents are accurately translated into the required language while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
Translation of Safety Data Sheets According to REACH and CLP Regulations Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be provided in the official language of the country where the chemical substance or mixture is placed on the market. Often, suppliers of chemicals and mixtures from foreign countries provide safety data sheets in English to local distributors. However, according to Article 31(5) of the REACH Regulation, the safety data sheet must be provided in the official language of the Member State where the chemical substance or mixture is placed on the market. In this case, the distributor operating in the respective country becomes responsible for providing the SDS in the local language to the product buyers. In many cases, a direct translation of the safety data sheet into the local language is not sufficient. The local version of the SDS must include additional information according to the requirements of the national laws. It is also very important that all specific expressions and phrases used in the safety data sheet comply with the formulations approved in the legislation. For example, in section 2 of the safety data sheet, it is allowed to indicate the full name of the hazard phrase classification or the “Hazard class and category code(s)” (listed in Table 1.1 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation and indicated in Table 3.11 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation) and hazard phrase codes can be used. If the full formulation is used, it must be provided in the language in which the safety data sheet is prepared. If the hazard class and category code(s) are used, the abbreviations of each hazard class should not be translated (these codes are language-independent codes based on abbreviated English words, not “English text”). In this case, the unchanged codes specified in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation must be used. If codes, abbreviations, and acronyms are used, their full description and explanation must be provided in section 16 of the safety data sheet in the language in which the SDS is prepared. Also, before translating the SDS, it is necessary to assess whether the safety data sheet complies with the requirements of the REACH and CLP regulations. Because if a non-compliant safety data sheet is translated, it will be unsuitable for providing to product buyers. Often, safety data sheets that do not comply with the REACH and CLP regulations are provided by suppliers from China, the USA, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Turkey, and other non-EU countries. We always check whether the SDS complies with the requirements of the REACH and CLP regulations before performing the translation.
Our team of experts provide regulatory consulting services to help you navigate complex regulatory requirements. We offer comprehensive solutions that ensure your compliance with all relevant regulations. OSHA
Our Services Include: 1.REACH Regulation: -Registration: According to Article 5 of the REACH regulation, we assist you in registering chemical substances, ensuring that all necessary data is submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). -Evaluation: According to Article 44 of the REACH regulation, we conduct chemical substance evaluations to determine their impact on health and the environment. -Authorization: According to Article 56 of the REACH regulation, we help you obtain authorizations to use certain hazardous chemical substances. -Restrictions: According to Article 67 of the REACH regulation, we provide consultations on the restrictions of chemical substance use and help you comply with the established requirements. -Import: Import is the physical introduction of a chemical substance into the customs territory of the Community. According to the legal definition of “placing on the market,” import is considered placing on the market. In the case of import, the registration of chemical substances is the responsibility of the legal entity established in the EU that is responsible for the import. A “non-Community manufacturer” or supplier who exports a chemical substance or mixture to the EU has no obligations under the REACH regulation. If a “Sole Representative” has been appointed, they are responsible for the registration. 2.CLP Regulation: -Classification: According to Article 4 of the CLP regulation, we assist you in correctly classifying chemical substances and mixtures according to their hazards. -Labeling: According to Article 17 of the CLP regulation, we ensure that your products are properly labeled, including hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary statements. -Packaging: According to Article 35 of the CLP regulation, we provide consultations on the proper packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to ensure their safe use and transportation. Additional Information About Import: If you import chemical substances or mixtures of chemical substances into the EU, your company has two options to comply with the REACH regulation requirements: register the imported chemical substances or import already registered chemical substances. Here are some tips to help you comply with the REACH regulation requirements: 1.Obtain confirmation from the manufacturer’s appointed “Sole Representative” that the substance you are importing is registered. When importing more than 1 ton of a chemical substance into the European Community, it is necessary to have confirmation that these substances are registered, except in cases where otherwise provided by the REACH regulation. 2.If the “non-Community manufacturer” has not appointed a “Sole Representative,” the importer remains responsible for the registration. In this case, the importer must register the chemical substance subject to REACH registration requirements. Currently, there are two registration methods – preliminary registration and full registration. -Preliminary Registration: Available for these chemical substances: If the manufacturer or importer of the chemical substance produces or imports into the EU for the first time 1 or more tons per year of a substance subject to a transitional period, they must preliminarily register this chemical substance no later than 6 months from the day they first produced or imported 1 or more tons of the chemical substance and no later than 12 months before the relevant deadline. Currently, it is still possible to preliminarily register chemical substances for these quantities: 1 – 10 t/y; 10-100 t/y; 100-1000 t/y. However, the chemical substance must be listed in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS). Also, the chemical substance must not be classified as a category 1 or 2 carcinogen, mutagen, or toxic for reproduction. If the substance is classified as very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment (R50/53), its preliminary registration is only possible for 100 t/y. -Full Registration: Required for these chemical substances: -- Imported in quantities of 100 or more tons per year; -- CMT (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) substances. -- For chemical substances not listed in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS). 3.Ensure Safety Data Sheets: The supplier of a chemical substance or mixture must have and provide safety data sheets in cases specified by the REACH regulation. The requirements for safety data sheets are set out in the REACH regulation. Safety data sheets must be provided in the official language of the country to which the substance is supplied. If your supplier does not provide a safety data sheet, you must prepare them yourself. 4.Classification and Labeling: CLP (classification, labeling, and packaging) or the CLP regulation is Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labeling, and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). It came into force on January 20, 2009, and applies throughout the European Union. According to the CLP regulation, importers importing chemical substances from outside the European Community must notify the classification and labeling of these substances to the European Chemicals Agency’s classification and labeling inventory. Importers of those chemical substances for which a “Sole Representative” has been appointed must also submit a notification. Before placing chemical substances or mixtures on the market, suppliers must label them according to the CLP regulation requirements. The purpose of labeling is to inform all persons working with the chemical about its hazards. Why Choose Us? •Experience and Expertise: Our team has many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of REACH and CLP regulations. •Tailored Solutions: We offer customized solutions that meet your specific needs and business requirements. •Continuous Support: We provide ongoing support and consultations to ensure your compliance with the latest regulatory changes. Trust our team of experts and let us help you navigate all regulatory challenges, ensuring the success and safety of your business.
