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SDS Compliance for UK Businesses

Manage Safety Data Sheets under UK REACH, GB CLP, and COSHH regulations. Search 50,000+ chemicals with GHS classifications — free.

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Regulatory Framework

UK REACH

The UK's independent chemicals regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) replaces EU REACH post-Brexit.

Safety Data Sheets required for all hazardous substances and mixtures
SDSs must follow Annex II format (16 sections)
SDSs must be provided in English
Suppliers must provide updated SDSs when new information becomes available

GB CLP Regulation

The Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation implements GHS for chemical classification in the UK.

All hazardous chemicals must be classified according to GB CLP
GHS pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements required on labels
Safety Data Sheets must reflect GB CLP classification
Notification to HSE required for classified substances placed on the GB market

COSHH Regulations

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health requires employers to assess and control chemical risks in the workplace.

COSHH assessments required for every hazardous substance used
SDSs are the primary source of hazard information for COSHH assessments
Assessments must be reviewed regularly and when circumstances change
Employees must be informed about hazards and control measures
Health surveillance may be required for certain exposures

Frequently Asked Questions

Do UK businesses still need to follow GHS?

Yes. The UK adopted GHS through GB CLP regulation. All Safety Data Sheets in the UK must follow the GHS format with 16 standardized sections, GHS pictograms, signal words, and H/P statements.

How is UK REACH different from EU REACH?

UK REACH is a standalone UK regulation that mirrors EU REACH but is administered by HSE and Defra. Registrations made under EU REACH needed to be grandfathered into UK REACH post-Brexit.

What is a COSHH assessment?

A COSHH assessment evaluates the risks to health from hazardous substances in your workplace. It identifies what substances are used, who might be exposed, and what control measures are needed. SDSs provide the hazard information needed for these assessments.

Can SDSReady help with COSHH assessments?

SDSReady provides the chemical hazard data needed for COSHH assessments. Our SDS database includes GHS classifications, hazard statements, exposure controls, and first aid measures — all the information required for a thorough COSHH assessment.

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