Does the MSDS/SDS report need to be updated every year?
Date：2025-01-21 09:00:12 Classification
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The update frequency of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is not fixed once a year, but depends on many factors. The following is a detailed answer to the update frequency of MSDS/SDS reports:
1. The main factors affecting the update frequency
Regulatory requirements:
Different countries and regions may have different MSDS/SDS update requirements. For example, according to the requirements of GB16483, China requires that SDS be updated every 5 years from the date of production. However, if new hazards are found within 6 months after the relevant information is released, the content of the SDS must be revised.
In the United States, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that MSDS (now called SDS) be updated when new important information is obtained and reviewed at least once every three years. If the product composition changes significantly or research shows that the health or environmental hazards of the product are different from previous knowledge, the MSDS also needs to be revised and updated.
According to the EU REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), if the composition or hazard of a product changes, the MSDS must be updated within 30 days after the relevant information is obtained.
Canada WHIMS stipulates that MSDS should be updated every 3 years, and it also needs to be updated when the product composition changes significantly.
Product information changes:
When the substance, ratio, composition or hazard of the product changes, the MSDS/SDS needs to be updated to reflect these changes.
New information appears:
When new hazard information, toxicological information or ecological information about the product is discovered, the MSDS/SDS also needs to be updated.
2. Update recommendations
Regular review:
Companies should review MSDS/SDS regularly to ensure its accuracy and compliance. It is recommended to review at least once a year, especially in countries and regions where regulations are frequently updated.
Pay attention to regulatory changes:
Companies should pay close attention to changes in relevant chemical management regulations or standards so that they can update MSDS/SDS in a timely manner to meet new requirements.
Keep the information updated:
When product information or related hazard information changes, the company should update the MSDS/SDS in a timely manner and provide it to relevant parties, such as operating, transporting, storing and using units.
In summary, the update frequency of MSDS/SDS is not fixed once a year, but depends on various factors such as regulatory requirements, product information changes and new information. Companies should review and update MSDS/SDS regularly according to actual conditions and regulatory requirements to ensure its accuracy and compliance.
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