SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Review Services for India 🇮🇳 (Ahmedabad/Gujarat Focus)
GHS, Hazardous Chemicals Rules & Upcoming CMSR Compliance
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner for the Indian Market
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers comprehensive SDS Preparation and Review Services tailored to meet the regulatory requirements for the Indian market, specifically focusing on manufacturers, importers, and exporters operating in major chemical hubs like Ahmedabad and the state of Gujarat.
We ensure your Safety Data Sheets (SDS) comply with current legislation (like the Hazardous Chemicals Rules) and prepare you for the forthcoming Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules (CMSR) (often called India REACH).
Why SDS Is Mandatory in India
While India's GHS implementation is currently decentralized, the requirement for an SDS is legally binding and driven by both workplace safety and mandatory documentation for imports and exports.
The legal basis for the SDS stems from:
Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (MSIHC) Rules, 1989/2000: These rules, administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), specifically mandate safety information for hazardous chemicals. Schedule 9 of these rules outlines the required format for the SDS (Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet).
The Factories Act, 1948: This Act, enforced by Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (DISH) in Gujarat, places a strong responsibility on factory owners to ensure the health and safety of workers, making the SDS the primary tool for hazard communication.
Upcoming CMSR (India REACH): The draft Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules (CMSR), expected to be fully implemented in the future, mandates that all Notifiers/Registrants of substances maintain and submit an up-to-date SDS in the GHS format (likely GHS Rev. 8 or later). The SDS is crucial for the new Notification and Registration processes for chemicals placed in the Indian territory ($\geq 1$ Tonne Per Annum).
Trade and Export: For businesses in Ahmedabad exporting to the Middle East, EU, or US, an internationally recognized GHS-compliant SDS is mandatory for customs clearance and import compliance in the destination country.
A Compliant Indian SDS must be:
Format: The internationally recognized 16-section GHS format (aligned with the format outlined in Schedule 9 of the MSIHC Rules).
Classification: Classified according to GHS criteria (best practice aligns with a recent revision like GHS Rev. 7/8).
Language: Primarily provided in English. Additional documentation in local languages (like Gujarati or Hindi) may be required for local worker training.
Our SDS Services for India (MSIHC & CMSR Readiness)
1. SDS Preparation (GHS Aligned & CMSR Ready)
We create a complete 16-section GHS-compliant SDS that meets the current regulatory need and anticipates future CMSR requirements:
Hazard Classification: Based on UN GHS criteria.
Regulatory Reference: Integration of local regulatory rules applicable in Gujarat and India (e.g., specific OELs where available, hazardous waste rules in Section 13/15).
Essential Data: Full composition disclosure, physical-chemical data, toxicology, and ecotoxicology.
Transportation: Accurate classification as per IMDG/IATA/Indian Motor Vehicles Act (Section 14).
2. SDS Review & Gap Analysis
We review your existing SDS (MSDS or older GHS versions) for compliance with current Indian standards and future CMSR readiness, specifically checking:
Format Alignment: Verification against the 16-section GHS and the MSIHC Schedule 9 requirements.
Technical Accuracy: Consistency in hazard classification, H- and P-statements, and the completeness of all 16 sections.
3. CMSR (India REACH) Preparation Support
We assist manufacturers and importers in Ahmedabad by preparing the necessary SDS documentation for the anticipated CMSR processes:
Ensuring the SDS is suitable for submission during the Notification process ($\geq 1$ TPA).
Providing technical data needed for potential Registration of priority substances.
Industries We Serve in Ahmedabad & Gujarat
Industrial Chemicals, Dyes, and Pigments
Pharmaceutical API and Bulk Drug Manufacturing
Textile and Chemical Processing Units
Agrochemicals and Pesticides
Oil & Gas and Lubricants
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Indian Regulatory Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the MSIHC Rules and continuous monitoring of the CMSR/India REACH implementation.
Export Facilitation: Documentation guaranteed to meet the stringent GHS requirements for global export (Customs Clearance and Importer compliance).
Technical Accuracy: Preparation by experienced regulatory chemists, ensuring reliable hazard and toxicological data.