SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Review Services for Canada 🇨🇦
WHMIS 2015 Compliance under the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR)
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner for Canadian Market Access
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers end-to-end SDS Preparation and Review Services tailored specifically to meet the Canadian hazard communication requirements under WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System). Our services ensure your documentation is fully compliant with the federal Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), which incorporates the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Canada
The legal mandate for SDSs in Canada is established by interlocking federal, provincial, and territorial legislation, ensuring consistent hazard communication for all workers.
The key regulatory framework is:
Federal Level: Health Canada administers the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR).
National System: The system is known as WHMIS 2015, which fully adopted the GHS (currently aligned with GHS Rev. 7/8).
A compliant Canadian SDS must be:
Bilingual: Entirely in both English and French (either a single bilingual document or two separate unilingual documents).
GHS Format: Prepared in the mandatory 16-section format as required by Part 4 of the HPR and Schedule 1 of the same regulation.
HPR Classified: Classified according to the criteria set out in the HPR, which includes specific national hazard classes (Simple Asphyxiants, Combustible Dusts, Biohazardous Infectious Materials, etc.).
Updated: Maintained and updated within 90 days of a supplier becoming aware of new hazard information.
Zoesoe Exports ensures that your SDS fully meets these stringent national and linguistic standards, facilitating seamless market access.
Our SDS Services for Canada (WHMIS 2015 Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (HPR & GHS Aligned)
We create a complete 16-section GHS-compliant SDS (Fiche de données de sécurité), ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to the HPR.
Our SDS includes:
Hazard Classification: Based on the HPR criteria and the current mandated GHS revision (Rev. 7/8).
Bilingual Format: Full, technically accurate translation of all content into Canadian French.
Ingredient Disclosure: Compliance with ingredient listing rules, including mandatory disclosure of ingredients that present a health hazard, and the use of prescribed concentration ranges (if applicable).
Section 8: Accurate inclusion of Canadian Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) from provincial/territorial jurisdictions.
Section 14: Alignment with Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.
2. SDS Review & Gap Analysis
We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA HCS or EU REACH) to identify gaps against the Canadian HPR and WHMIS 2015 requirements, focusing on:
Bilingual Requirement: Verification or provision of the mandatory French version.
Classification Discrepancies: Adjustment of classification to account for Canadian adoptions and exclusions (e.g., environmental hazards are not mandatory under WHMIS 2015).
Ingredient List: Ensuring proper concentration disclosure for mixtures.
3. Trade Secret (CBI) Support
We assist in preparing the necessary documentation and technical justification to support claims for Confidential Business Information (CBI) exemption under the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA).
Industries We Serve
Industrial Chemical Manufacturers and Importers
Oil and Gas, and Mining (Federally and provincially regulated workplaces)
Specialty Chemicals and Coatings
Agrochemicals (for workplace use)
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
WHMIS 2015 Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the HPR, including the complex bilingual, classification, and ingredient disclosure rules unique to Canada.
Mandatory Bilingualism: Guaranteed accurate, specialized translation into regulatory-compliant Canadian French.
North American Alignment: Documentation that is optimized for compliance in both the US (OSHA HCS) and Canada (WHMIS 2015).