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REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance Audit Checklist

A comprehensive audit checklist for ensuring compliance with REACH requirements for Safety Data Sheets, covering content, format, distribution, and management processes.

REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance Audit Checklist is an indispensable tool for chemical manufacturers, importers, and downstream users to ensure their SDSs meet the stringent requirements of the REACH regulation. This checklist focuses on the critical aspects of SDS creation, maintenance, and distribution, helping companies provide accurate and up-to-date safety information throughout the supply chain. By systematically reviewing SDS content and management processes, businesses can enhance workplace safety, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and build trust with customers and regulatory authorities.

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Industry

Chemicals

Standard

REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals

Workspaces

Office Buildings
Chemical Processing Facilities
Office Buildings

Occupations

Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Toxicologist
Product Stewardship Manager
Chemical Safety Expert
SDS Author
1
Is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) approved and compliant with REACH regulations?
2
What is the revision date of the Safety Data Sheet?
3
How many exposure scenarios are included in the SDS?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
4
Does the SDS include all necessary hazard communication elements?
5
Is the Safety Data Sheet available in the required languages for all relevant markets?
6
What is the frequency of updates for the Safety Data Sheet?
Min: 1
Target: 12
Max: 36
7
Is the Safety Data Sheet accessible in a digital format?
8
Provide any comments or observations from the latest review of the Safety Data Sheet.
9
Does the Safety Data Sheet adhere to the required format for REACH compliance?
10
Is the Safety Data Sheet available on the company intranet?
11
Where can a physical copy of the Safety Data Sheet be found?
12
How many requests for access to the Safety Data Sheet have been received in the past year?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
13
Have all relevant employees completed training on the Safety Data Sheet?
14
Provide any feedback or suggestions regarding the accessibility of the Safety Data Sheet.

FAQs

A REACH-compliant SDS must include 16 sections covering identification, hazards, composition, first-aid measures, firefighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other information.

Under REACH, SDSs should be reviewed and updated as soon as new information on hazards or risk management measures becomes available. It's good practice to review SDSs at least annually, even if no changes are needed.

The responsibility for creating and maintaining SDSs lies with the manufacturer, importer, or downstream user placing the substance or mixture on the market. This includes ensuring the SDS is up-to-date and compliant with REACH requirements.

The checklist includes items to verify that exposure scenarios are properly developed, attached to the SDS when required, and contain all necessary information for safe use of the substance throughout its lifecycle.

The checklist helps ensure compliance with REACH language requirements, which state that the SDS must be provided in the official language(s) of the Member State(s) where the substance or mixture is placed on the market.

Benefits of REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance Audit Checklist

Ensures comprehensive coverage of all required SDS sections under REACH

Helps identify and correct common SDS deficiencies and inconsistencies

Improves the accuracy and quality of hazard communication in the supply chain

Reduces legal and reputational risks associated with non-compliant SDSs

Facilitates efficient SDS updates in response to new data or regulatory changes