Key Compliance Mandates in Brazil

1. Mandatory GHS Standard (ABNT NBR 14725:2023)

Brazil has adopted an updated, mandatory standard, replacing the previous four-part standard:

• New Standard: ABNT NBR 14725:2023 (effective July 4, 2025).

• GHS Revision: The new standard aligns Brazil's requirements with UN GHS, Revision 7.

• New SDS Name: The document name is formally changed in Portuguese from FISPQ (Ficha de Informações de Segurança de Produtos Químicos) to FDS (Ficha com Dados de Segurança), aligning with the international SDS (Safety Data Sheet) acronym.

2. Format and Content Requirements

• 16-Section Format: The FDS (SDS) must strictly adhere to the internationally recognized 16-Section GHS Format.

• GHS Classification: Classification must comply with the hazard classes and categories adopted in GHS Revision 7, including the newly adopted classes:

  • Desensitized Explosives (Physical Hazard)

  • Flammable Gases Categories 1A and 1B (Physical Hazard)

  • Hazardous to the Ozone Layer (Environmental Hazard)

• Mandatory Local Contact: Section 1 (Identification) must include a 24-hour emergency telephone number with local Brazilian service. This is a strict requirement for all imported chemicals.

• Composition Disclosure (Section 3): Requires the chemical name, CAS number, and exact concentration (or range) for all ingredients classified as hazardous to human health or the environment.

• Physical/Chemical Properties (Section 9): Requires the inclusion of particle size data for solid substances/mixtures.

3. Language Requirement

• Mandatory Language: Both the SDS (FDS) and the GHS product label must be provided entirely in Brazilian Portuguese.

• Technical Translation: The translation must use precise, officially recognized Brazilian chemical terminology and hazard phrasing.

4. Broader Regulatory Context (Brazil REACH)

The SDS is also a critical document for the emerging Brazilian chemical regulation framework, often referred to as Brazil REACH (Law No. 15.022/24):

• National Inventory: This law mandates the creation of a National Inventory of Chemical Substances.

• Reporting: Manufacturers and importers of industrial chemicals $\ge 1$ Tonne Per Annum (TPA) must report production/import volumes and hazard classifications (from the SDS) to the government.

• Risk Assessment: The SDS data is required to support the risk assessment and evaluation studies for certain chemicals prioritized by the government.