eSDS Services simplify laborious paper Safety Data Sheet (SDS) processes. Our web-based eSDS Services enable users to manage, send, track and store SDSs as required by GHS, REACH, EU and similar legislative and regulatory frameworks throughout the world, including the EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Russia and the USA.

Case Study: REACH SDS Requirements

REACH is a new European Union Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). REACH deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances. RECH Regulations place greater responsibility on industry to manage the risks posed by hazardous chemical substances and to provide relevant safety information on these substances by:

• Active distribution of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
• Sending SDSs in the official language of the country of the receiver
• Sending personalized SDSs with a customised header for the organisation concerned
• Storing SDSs and related information for 12 years
• Resending updated SDSs to all recipients within the past 12 months following any change to a safety data sheet

Companies involved in the import, manufacture, trade and/or formulation of chemical substances in the European Economic Area area are now required to comply with REACH Regulations and actively send Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to trade partners. It is clearly in an organisation’s interest also to track SDSs and ensure receipt by all relevant parties.

eSDS is a solution for global SDS Requirements

eSDS Services are designed to provide the following:

• 100% web-based interface, requiring no additional software or hardware integration
• Access to a fast growing Shared Library of GHS/REACH compliant SDSs, managed and maintained by third party technical experts
• Ability to standardize Safety Data Sheet compliance globally
• Automated generation of customised SDS header to include User information
• Sending and resending of eSDSs to one or more recipients in required languages
• Ability to manage all your own and received SDSs for internal Health & Safety requirements
• Automated tracking of receipt and/or opening of the eSDS along with a full audit log
• Central management of incoming SDSs from suppliers
• Storage of sent and received eSDSs for 12 years