SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Review Services for NEW ZEALAND (NZ)
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner for NZ GHS (Rev 7) and WorkSafe/EPA Compliance
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers specialized Safety Data Sheet (SDS) services tailored specifically to meet the mandatory requirements of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 and its regulations. We ensure your SDS is accurate, compliant with the latest NZ GHS Revision 7 standard, and ready for use in the New Zealand workplace, with oversight by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and WorkSafe NZ.
🇳🇿 Why SDS Is Mandatory in New Zealand
New Zealand operates a unique regulatory framework for hazardous substances, governed primarily by the HSNO Act and enforced by multiple agencies.
GHS Implementation: New Zealand has fully adopted GHS Revision 7 (effective for all products by April 2025). SDS must conform to the Hazardous Substances (Safety Data Sheets) Notice 2017.
Workplace Safety: The Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 mandate that a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must have a current SDS readily accessible to workers.
Approval Requirement: Most hazardous substances require a specific HSNO Approval or must be managed under a Group Standard (e.g., Cleaning Products Group Standard), with the SDS forming a core part of this compliance.
A compliant SDS for the New Zealand market must be:
Prepared as per the 16-section GHS format.
Written entirely in English.
Reviewed and reissued at least once every five years (or sooner if information changes).
Required to contain the New Zealand manufacturer or importer's details in Section 1.
Must be based on the HSNO classification system, which is GHS-aligned but includes unique NZ-specific classifications (e.g., 9.1A, 9.3C for environmental hazards).
🇳🇿 Our SDS Services for New Zealand (NZ GHS Rev 7 Compliant)
1. SDS Preparation (NZ GHS Compliant)
We create a complete, 16-section, GHS-compliant SDS for all products:
Hazard classification compliant with the NZ GHS Revision 7 criteria and the corresponding HSNO classification (e.g., Class 3.1D, 6.7A, 9.1A).
Composition and CAS verification, adhering to NZ disclosure rules.
Handling, storage, PPE, and transport information (based on the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005).
Inclusion of national regulatory references applicable in New Zealand, such as specific Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) and the HSNO Approval Code (e.g., HSR002530) in Section 15.
Inclusion of a 24-hour freephone emergency contact number for highly hazardous substances.
2. SDS Review & Gap Analysis (HSNO Compliance Check)
We review your existing US, EU, or Australian GHS SDS against the NZ standard:
Verification of compliance with the NZ GHS Rev 7 building blocks and unique non-adopted GHS categories (e.g., NZ does not adopt Acute Toxicity Cat 5).
Accuracy of the HSNO classification and inclusion of the required Approval Code.
Confirmation of the mandatory 5-year review cycle.
3. SDS Localisation for New Zealand
We adapt your existing international SDS specifically for the NZ market:
Ensure classification, pictograms, and hazard statements are HSNO/NZ GHS compliant.
Inclusion of the New Zealand Importer/Manufacturer details in Section 1.
Mandatory use of NZ Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) in Section 8.