FDS (Fiche de Données de Sécurité) Congo 🇨🇬 / 🇨🇩
FDS (Fiche de Données de Sécurité) Preparation & Review Services for the Congo Region
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Votre Partenaire Réglementaire de Confiance (Your Trusted Regulatory Partner)
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers specialized FDS/SDS Preparation and Review Services for companies exporting chemicals and industrial products to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa). We ensure your safety documentation is prepared in the correct format and language to meet the stringent requirements for import, mining operations, and workplace safety in this vital Central African region.
Why FDS (SDS) is Mandatory in the Congos
Both the Republic of the Congo (ROC) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) require comprehensive safety documentation due to significant operations in mining, petroleum, and resource extraction, which involve the use of hazardous chemicals. Compliance is enforced primarily by Environmental and Occupational Health authorities.
Key Regulatory Drivers:
Area of EnforcementRepublic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)Environmental ControlMinistry of Environment (oversees imports of toxic and hazardous substances and pesticides, aligned with international BRS Conventions).Ministry of Environment (regulates hazardous waste and chemical lifecycle; often utilizes French-style GHS interpretation).Workplace SafetyMinistry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection (enforces the Code du Travail (Labour Code) to protect workers from chemical risks).Direction of Hygiene and Occupational Health (mandates worker information and safety protocols, particularly in mining areas).Mining SectorHeavy regulation by the Ministry of Mines and related bodies due to significant oil and mineral extraction.Ministry of Mines and CEEC (Centre d'Expertise, d'Évaluation et de Certification) controls the quality and safety of inputs in the vast mining sector.
FDS Compliance Requirements:
A compliant FDS for commercial use in either Congo state must be:
Language Specific: Entirely translated and presented in French (Français), the official language for technical and legal documentation (use of the term FDS is preferred).
Format: Prepared in the internationally recognized 16-section GHS (Globally Harmonized System) format as the established global standard.
Content: The document must support all required import licenses, environmental authorizations, and workplace risk assessments.
Our FDS/SDS Services for the Congo Region
1. FDS Preparation
We provide a complete, French-language, 16-section GHS-compliant FDS, tailored for the Central African market, covering:
Industrial Chemicals, Lubricants, and Petroleum Products.
Mining and Flotation Chemicals.
Pesticides and Agrochemicals (subject to strict environmental review).
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Raw Materials.
Our FDS content includes:
Accurate GHS classification and French hazard statements.
Section 8 (Exposure Controls/PPE) tailored to local OSH requirements.
Section 14 (Transport Information) compliant with international (IMDG/IATA) and regional logistics.
Relevant local regulatory references.
2. FDS Review & Localisation
We adapt your existing international SDS (e.g., US or English GHS) by:
Mandatory Translation to Technical French.
Reviewing and adjusting classifications/labeling elements (GHS pictograms, signal words) for consistency.
Ensuring the inclusion of necessary local regulatory checkpoints for import clearance (e.g., environmental authority contact information).
Industries We Serve
Oil & Gas Exploration and Extraction
Mining (Copper, Cobalt, Gold, etc.)
Agriculture & Agrochemicals
Industrial Manufacturing
Logistics and Transport Chemicals
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Francophone Expertise: Specialist knowledge in the CEMAC and ECCAS regulatory environments.
Technical Accuracy: FDS prepared by experienced regulatory chemists.
Efficiency: Fast turnaround time (3–5 working days).
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