Who is responsible for providing SDS?
Who is responsible for providing SDS?
SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product. In some circumstances, an employer may be required to prepare an SDS (e.g., when the product is produced and used exclusively in that workplace). SDSs provide more detailed hazard information about the product than the label.
What is SDS in food industry?
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), are a critical component, required by law, of safe manufacturing operations as they contain basic information about a chemical or product which helps to ensure the safety and health of the user at all stages of its manufacture, storage.
What should you do if you can’t find the safety data sheet?
If you are unable to find a SDS from the source where the chemical is purchased, we recommend that you contact the nearest OSHA office and file a complaint including complete background information on the situation. They will call and send a certified letter to the supplier to obtain the needed information.
Can I use a SDS from another country?
Response: No. Section 1 of the SDS must include the name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. Section 1 must also include an emergency phone number. The address must be in the United States, and the phone number must be a domestic number.
Do I need an SDS for consumer products?
OSHA does not require that MSDS be provided to purchasers of household consumer products when the products are used in the workplace in the same manner that a consumer would use them, i.e.; where the duration and frequency of use (and therefore exposure) is not greater than what the typical consumer would experience.
Are SDS required for shipping?
A: The SDS (MSDS) is NOT a shipping document. It is not required by any government agency or IATA as a shipping document. The primary purpose is that it MAY BE used in the shipping process to provide written emergency response information (required by the US DOT in case of fires, spills/leaks, first aid, etc.).
Do I need SDS for food?
Material safety data sheets are a crucial component of the occupational health and safety requirements of a food company. To ensure legal compliance, MSDS’s should be available in every food business at the point where the stated chemical is used or in close proximity.
Is MSDS required for food products?
Yes during manufacturing of packaging materials MSDS should be there for chemical handling.
