This Code of Practice on Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).
This Code provides practical guidance on how to prepare a safety data sheet for any hazardous chemicals that are being manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia. It applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking involved in the manufacture or import of hazardous chemicals that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, in workplaces.