Do overseas MSDS meet Australian requirements?
Not all countries use the same criteria for classification of hazardous substances and dangerous goods, or have equivalent requirements for MSDS. As a consequence, some overseas MSDS do not meet Australian requirements. The Australian classification system is closely aligned with the European Commission (EC) classification criteria, consequently MSDS from Europe generally most closely align with Australian requirements. MSDS prepared overseas are deemed to comply with Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation if the MSDS is prepared in accordance with the MSDS Code of Practice and it includes the following information: • Australian contact details – name of supplier, address and telephone number, including emergency contact details; • classification in accordance with the Australian hazardous substance and dangerous goods regulatory framework; • ingredients, disclosed in accordance with Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation; • national exposure standard values if available;
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