SDS (Safety Data Sheet) United Mexican States 🇲🇽
GHS Implementation & OSH Compliance Services for Mexico
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Partner for NOM-018-STPS Compliance
Mexico has a legally mandated chemical safety framework, driven by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social - STPS). This framework is defined by NOM-018-STPS-2015, which mandates the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for hazard communication and requires the provision of a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS), known as a "Hoja de Datos de Seguridad".
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Mexico (NOM-018-STPS-2015)
The legal requirement for providing safety documentation is mandatory and governed by a specific Official Mexican Standard (NOM):
GHS Mandatory Implementation: NOM-018-STPS-2015 (System for the administration of work for the identification, evaluation, and communication of hazards and risks by hazardous chemical substances in the workplace) mandates the use of the UN GHS (5th Revised Edition) for the classification, labeling, and preparation of the SDS for all hazardous chemical substances and mixtures handled in Mexican workplaces.
SDS Format and Content: The SDS must strictly adhere to the requirements set forth in Section 12 of NOM-018-STPS-2015.
It must follow the standard 16-section structure of the GHS.
The SDS must be prepared and delivered by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor.
Language Requirement: The SDS and the label must be entirely in Spanish (Español), the official language of Mexico, for legal compliance and effective worker communication, as stipulated in the NOM.
Jurisdiction: The primary enforcing body is the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS), which conducts workplace inspections to verify compliance with this and other OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) NOMs.
Sector-Specific Regulations: Specific sectors, such as pesticides (regulated by Cofepris and Semarnat), may have additional or complementary documentation requirements.
A compliant SDS for Mexico must be:
Format: The mandatory 16-section SDS format, strictly adhering to NOM-018-STPS-2015.
Language Specific: Written entirely in Spanish.
GHS Version: Based on UN GHS, 5th Revised Edition.
Our SDS Services for Mexico (NOM-018-STPS-2015 Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (NOM-018 & GHS Rev. 5 Compliant)
We create a complete, 16-section GHS-compliant SDS, ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to the mandatory NOM-018-STPS-2015 standard.
Our SDS includes:
Classification according to the GHS Rev. 5 criteria mandated by the NOM.
Compliance with the required 16-section structure (Hoja de Datos de Seguridad).
Mandatory Spanish translation of all sections, including the text of Hazard (H) and Precautionary (P) statements.
Inclusion of local exposure limits (NOM-010-STPS-2014) where applicable (Section 8) to ensure worker protection.
2. SDS Review & Localisation
We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA or EU REACH) for technical gaps against the NOM-018-STPS-2015 requirements. We perform necessary technical modifications (especially classification and local exposure limits) and provide the mandatory, high-quality Spanish translation for regulatory compliance.
3. OSH Compliance Documentation Support
We ensure the SDS is prepared in a format suitable for use in the workplace risk administration system required by the NOM, facilitating effective OSH training and inspection compliance.
Industries We Serve
Automotive and Manufacturing
Industrial Chemicals and Suppliers
Agricultural Chemicals (subject to joint regulations)
Petroleum and Energy Sector
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
NOM-018 Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the binding national technical standard for chemical hazard communication.
GHS Rev. 5 Alignment: Documentation is classified and formatted to the currently mandated GHS edition.
Mandatory Spanish Translation: Accurate, specialized translation of chemical and regulatory terminology.
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