SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Review Services for India 🇮🇳 (Kolkata/West Bengal Focus)
GHS, Import Compliance, and WBPCB Regulation Readiness
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner for the Kolkata Chemical and Port Hub
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers specialized SDS Preparation and Review Services tailored for industries operating in Kolkata and the state of West Bengal. Given Kolkata's major port status and its proximity to industrial clusters like Haldia, compliance with hazardous chemical regulations is strictly enforced by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) and the Chief Inspector of Factories.
Why SDS is Critical in Kolkata/West Bengal
The SDS is a mandatory and critical legal document required for customs clearance of imports, worker safety, major accident prevention, and environmental permitting in West Bengal.
The legal basis for the SDS stems from:
Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (MSIHC) Rules, 1989/2000 (Central Law): These rules mandate the provision of a safety data sheet (Schedule 9) for all hazardous chemicals. Crucially, Rule 18 specifically requires importers (via Kolkata Port/Haldia) to submit prior intimation of the import, which must include the complete product safety data sheet, to the WBPCB at least 30 days prior to or by the date of import (Source 2.1).
The Factories Act, 1948 & Chief Inspector of Factories (State Enforcement): This law, enforced by the Chief Inspector of Factories, West Bengal, requires the SDS for hazard communication, worker training, and determining the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially in hazardous industrial activities (Source 2.5).
West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB): The WBPCB relies heavily on the SDS for enforcing:
Hazardous Waste Management: Data in the SDS (Sections 12 & 13) is essential for obtaining Authorization under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016 and for managing waste streams (Source 3.1).
Import Clearance: The SDS is a mandatory document for hazardous chemical import clearance by the WBPCB (Source 2.1, 3.1).
Upcoming CMSR (India REACH): The impending Chemicals (Management and Safety) Rules (CMSR) mandate the maintenance and submission of an up-to-date GHS-compliant SDS during the new Notification and Registration processes for chemicals placed in the Indian territory ($\geq 1$ TPA) (Source 1.2).
A Compliant Kolkata SDS must be:
Format: The internationally recognized 16-section GHS format (aligned with the structure outlined in Schedule 9 of the MSIHC Rules) (Source 1.2).
Language: Primarily provided in English.
Content: Robustly classified and contain detailed information to satisfy both customs/import clearance and local regulatory bodies like the WBPCB and the Factories Inspectorate.
Our SDS Services for Kolkata (WBPCB & Import Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (GHS Aligned & Import Submission Ready)
We create a complete 16-section GHS-compliant SDS that serves all compliance needs, tailored for West Bengal's regulatory environment:
Crucial Import Data: Ensuring the SDS contains all necessary chemical, hazard, and safety data for smooth prior intimation submission to the WBPCB for import purposes (Source 2.1).
Environmental Compliance: Strong emphasis on Section 12 (Ecology) and Section 13 (Disposal), integrating references to the specific Hazardous Waste Management rules enforced by the WBPCB for waste authorization and ETP/CETP compliance.
Worker Protection: Detailed information in Section 8 (PPE, Exposure Limits) required for Factory Inspectorate audits.
2. SDS Review & Technical Verification
We review your existing SDS (MSDS or older GHS versions) for compliance against the stringent requirements of the Factories Act and MSIHC Rules enforced in West Bengal, ensuring technical accuracy for safety reports and import declarations.
3. CMSR (India REACH) Preparation Support
For manufacturers and importers in the region, we ensure your SDS is prepared to meet the technical data submission requirements for the forthcoming CMSR (India REACH) Notification and Registration requirements.
Industries We Serve in Kolkata and West Bengal
Chemical Importers and Exporters (via Kolkata Port/Haldia)
Pharmaceutical Formulation and Manufacturing
Petrochemicals and bulk chemical storage/handling (MAH sites)
Dyes, Pigments, and Textile Processing Chemicals
Engineering and Manufacturing Units
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Import Specialization: Expertise in the specific documentation required by the WBPCB for hazardous chemical import clearance under Rule 18 of the MSIHC Rules.
Local Authority Focus: Documentation built to satisfy the audit requirements of the Chief Inspector of Factories and the WBPCB.
GHS Expertise: Documentation classified and prepared to meet the recognized international standards required for trade and regulatory bodies.