SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Republic of Honduras 🇭🇳
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Registration Services for Honduras
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Partner for GHS Compliance in Central America
Honduras has adopted a specific regulatory framework for chemical safety, centered on the Regulation for the Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous Chemical Substances in Honduras. This regulation makes the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) mandatory for hazard communication and requires the use of a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS), often referred to as a "Hoja de Datos de Seguridad".
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Honduras (GHS Implementation)
The legal requirement for providing safety documentation is based on a binding national regulation:
GHS Mandatory Implementation: The Regulation for the Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous Chemical Substances in Honduras explicitly incorporates the GHS. Article 151 mandates that the GHS be used at the national level to:
Define chemical product hazards.
Classify chemical products.
Communicate hazard information in labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Mandatory Registration: Chapter IV of the Regulation makes it mandatory to register hazardous chemicals handled in the country with the Competent National Authority (ANC). The registration process requires the submission of the SDS and other technical documents.
Workplace Safety: Article 227 states that all workplaces where chemicals are handled must have an SDS for substances or mixtures, making the document critical for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance.
Language Requirement: The SDS and all labeling information must be provided in Spanish (Español), the official language of Honduras, for legal compliance and effective worker communication.
A compliant SDS for Honduras must be:
Format: The mandatory 16-section SDS format, with the order of information identical to the GHS standard (as specified in Article 227).
Language Specific: Written entirely in Spanish.
Content: Must include GHS-aligned classification and detailed information on handling, storage, and emergency response, consistent with national and Central American standards.
Our SDS Services for Honduras (GHS & Registration Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (GHS & Honduran Regulation Compliant)
We create a complete, 16-section SDS, ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to the Honduran Regulation for Hazardous Chemical Substances.
Our SDS includes:
Classification according to the adopted GHS criteria.
Compliance with the required 16-section structure.
Mandatory Spanish translation of all sections and safety statements.
Inclusion of local contact information for emergency response.
2. SDS Review & Localisation
We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA or EU REACH) against the specific GHS requirements adopted by Honduras. We perform necessary technical modifications to the content and ensure the mandatory, high-quality Spanish translation is accurate for regulatory submission.
3. Mandatory Registration Support
We assist the importer/manufacturer with preparing the SDS and other technical documentation necessary for the mandatory registration of the chemical product with the Competent National Authority (ANC).
Industries We Serve
Agriculture and Agrochemicals
Industrial Manufacturing and Assembly
Construction Materials and Solvents
Petroleum and Energy Sector
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Local Regulation Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the specific Honduran Regulation for Hazardous Chemical Substances, ensuring full market access compliance.
GHS Implementation: Documentation is fully aligned with the GHS mandate in Honduras.
Mandatory Spanish Translation: Accurate, specialized translation of chemical and regulatory terminology.