SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Republic of Costa Rica 🇨🇷
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Republic of Costa Rica 🇨🇷
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Registration Services for Costa Rica
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Partner for GHS Compliance in Central America
Costa Rica has a mandatory and established chemical safety framework based on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), driven by the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud). Compliance requires the provision of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that adheres to specific national technical regulations and is essential for the mandatory registration, import, and control of hazardous chemicals.
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Costa Rica
The legal requirement for providing safety documentation is mandatory and governed by a set of technical regulations:
GHS Mandatory Implementation: Costa Rica adopted the 6th Revised Edition of the UN GHS through two key Executive Decrees and their corresponding Technical Regulations (RTCRs):
RTCR 478:2015 (Mandatory since May 2018): Governs the classification and the preparation of the SDS for hazardous chemical products.
RTCR 481:2015 (Mandatory since December 2022): Governs labeling requirements for hazardous chemical products.
Mandatory Registration: All hazardous chemicals manufactured, imported, stored, distributed, supplied, sold, or used within Costa Rica must be previously registered with the Ministry of Health. A GHS-compliant SDS is a mandatory requirement for this registration process.
Language Requirement: The SDS must be prepared entirely in Spanish (Español), the official language, for mandatory submission and circulation in the local market.
SDS Format: Annex 1 of RTCR 478:2015 governs the preparation of the SDS. The content and format must follow the 16-section SDS format outlined in Annex 4 of the UN GHS Rev. 6.
A compliant SDS for Costa Rica must be:
Format: The mandatory 16-section SDS format defined by UN GHS Annex 4.
Language Specific: Written entirely in Spanish.
Registration Ready: Prepared for submission to the Ministry of Health for the mandatory Registration, Import and Control process.
Periodic Review: All SDSs must be revised once every 5 years.
Our SDS Services for Costa Rica (RTCR & GHS Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (RTCR 478:2015 Compliant)
We create a complete, 16-section SDS, ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to the mandatory RTCR 478:2015 standard.
Our SDS includes:
Classification according to the GHS Rev. 6 criteria adopted by Costa Rica (all hazard classes included, no building blocks omitted).
Compliance with the required 16-section structure.
Mandatory Spanish translation of all sections and safety statements.
Inclusion of local contact information, including the telephone number of the National Poison Center (as required for labeling).
2. SDS Review & Localisation
We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA or EU REACH) against the specific requirements of RTCR 478:2015. We perform necessary technical modifications and ensure the mandatory technical Spanish translation is accurate for regulatory compliance.
3. Mandatory Registration Support
We assist the importer/manufacturer in preparing the SDS and other technical documentation required for the mandatory registration, import, and control of the chemical product with the Ministry of Health.
Industries We Serve
Agriculture and Agrochemicals (requires specialized licensing)
Industrial Chemicals (for manufacturing, construction, etc.)
Cosmetics and Hygiene Products (subject to specific Ministry of Health regulations)
General Consumer Hazardous Products
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Mandatory RTCR Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the binding Technical Regulations (RTCR 478/481) for market access.
GHS Rev. 6 Alignment: Documentation is classified and formatted to the currently mandated GHS edition.
Mandatory Spanish Translation: Accurate, specialized translation of chemical and regulatory terminology.