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Plain answers about SDS and chemical registers.
Straight-talking guides for Australian workshops and the companies that make their chemicals. Every legal point links to the regulator's own words, so you can check it.
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Electronic SDS register: can a chemical register be electronic?
Yes, an electronic SDS register is allowed in Australia. What Safe Work Australia says, how SDS QR code posters work, and why the link must never change.
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Free hazardous chemical register template (Australia) and how to keep it current
Free hazardous chemical register template for Australian workplaces. Download as CSV, Excel or PDF, no sign-up, then learn how to keep every SDS current.
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Hazardous chemical register requirements: what must it contain?
Hazardous chemical register requirements, simply put: a list of your hazardous chemicals and the current SDS for each. Plus what's exempt and Victoria.
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How long is an SDS valid in Australia? The five-year rule explained
How long is an SDS valid? There's no legal expiry date. Manufacturers must review each SDS at least every five years. Here's what that means for you.
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SDS requirements for manufacturers and importers in Australia
SDS requirements for manufacturers and importers in Australia: who must prepare an SDS, what reg 330 and Schedule 7 require, and the five-year review.
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SDS revision date, issue date or print date: which one matters?
The SDS revision date is the one that counts. Most sheets carry several dates, but the law only asks for the last review date. Here's how to find it.
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The chemical register audit checklist for small workshops
A 12-point chemical register audit checklist for small Australian workshops: every chemical listed, current SDS, dates, labels, access and staff.
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Workplace exposure limits 2026: what changes on 1 December for SDS
Workplace exposure limits replace exposure standards on 1 December 2026. Where they sit on an SDS, what the rules say, and a to-do list for manufacturers.
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