SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Republic of Ecuador 🇪🇨
GHS Implementation & Chemical Registration Services for Ecuador
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Partner for Ecuadorian & Andean Compliance
Ecuador was one of the first countries in the Andean Community to formally implement the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), making GHS compliance for chemical classification and hazard communication mandatory. Compliance requires a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared according to the specific national technical standard, along with mandatory registration of hazardous chemicals with the environmental authority.
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Ecuador
The legal requirement for the SDS is based on technical regulations, environmental mandates, and the country's membership in the Andean Community (CAN):
GHS Mandatory Implementation: The GHS is mandatory, enforced primarily through Technical Regulation NTE INEN 078:2013 and the national standard NTE INEN 2266:2013 ("Transport, Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials. Requirements.").
GHS Version: This framework initially adopted the provisions of the UN GHS, 1st Revised Edition, though it is best practice to align with the latest accepted standard in the region (and the required standard for the SDS format is international). The official mandatory date was February 1, 2018.
SDS Format and Content: The SDS must adhere to the format specified in the standard NTE INEN-ISO 11014.
The SDS must strictly follow the standard 16-section structure (Hoja de Datos de Seguridad).
Mandatory Chemical Registration: Ministerial Agreement 099 (and the subsequent Reglamento al Código Orgánico del Ambiente - Decreto 752/2019) mandates the registration of hazardous chemical substances. Individuals involved in the import, export, manufacture, or storage of these substances must apply for the Certificate of Registration of Hazardous Chemical Substances with the National Environmental Authority (Ministerio del Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica). The SDS is a mandatory document for this registration process, which is managed through the Sistema Único de Información Ambiental (SUIA).
Language Requirement: The SDS and the label must be entirely in Spanish (Español), the official language of Ecuador, for legal compliance and submission to authorities.
A compliant SDS for Ecuador must be:
Format: The mandatory 16-section SDS format, adhering to the requirements of NTE INEN-ISO 11014.
Language Specific: Written entirely in Spanish.
Compliance Basis: Classified and formatted to be compliant with NTE INEN 2266:2013 and the GHS.
Our SDS Services for Ecuador (GHS & INEN Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (NTE INEN & GHS Compliant)
We create a complete, 16-section GHS-compliant SDS, ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to the mandatory NTE INEN standards and the GHS.
Our SDS includes:
Classification according to GHS criteria (applied in the context of the initial GHS Rev. 1 adoption).
Compliance with the required 16-section structure (Hoja de Datos de Seguridad).
Mandatory Spanish translation of all sections and safety statements.
Inclusion of local exposure limits and transport requirements (Section 8 and Section 14) as mandated by NTE INEN 2266:2013.
2. SDS Review & Localisation
We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA or EU REACH) for technical gaps against the NTE INEN requirements and GHS. We perform necessary technical modifications and ensure the mandatory, high-quality Spanish translation is accurate for regulatory submission.
3. Hazardous Chemical Registration Support
We assist the importer/manufacturer with preparing the SDS and other technical data necessary for the mandatory registration of the hazardous chemical product with the National Environmental Authority via the SUIA portal.
Industries We Serve
Industrial Chemicals (for manufacturing, construction, etc.)
Agricultural Chemicals (subject to specific Andean Community (CAN) Resolution 2.075/2019 for pesticides)
Transport and Logistics of Dangerous Goods
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
NTE INEN Expertise: Specialized knowledge of the binding national technical standards and regulations like NTE INEN 2266:2013.
Mandatory Registration Readiness: Documentation prepared to support the essential environmental registration process.
Mandatory Spanish Translation: Accurate, specialized translation of chemical and regulatory terminology.
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