SDS (صحيفة بيانات السلامة) Preparation & Review Services for UAE

Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner for UAE GHS (GSO) Chemical Compliance

We guarantee your Safety Data Sheet (SDS) meets all current UAE mandates, including the mandatory bilingual requirement and alignment with the unique GHS classification adopted by the GCC region.

🇦🇪 Key Compliance Mandates in the UAE

1. Format and GHS System

• Mandatory Format: The SDS must be a complete 16-Section document that adheres to the structure defined by GSO ISO 11014:2013 (the regional standard for SDS preparation).

• GHS Classification (GCC Adaptation): While the UAE is moving toward GHS Revision 7 (via the draft standard GSO 2654:2023), it only adopts certain hazard categories. Your classification must align with the specific GHS building blocks adopted by the GCC. This means the SDS classification must exclude certain categories, such as:

  • Flammable Liquids, Category 4

  • Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation), Category 5

  • Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 3

  • Aspiration Hazard, Category 2

• SDS Purpose: The SDS is the core document required by local authorities (like the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center - ADPHC, and the Dubai Municipality) for issuing permits, monitoring worker safety (COSHH), and ensuring emergency readiness.

2. Language Requirement

• Mandatory Bilingualism: The UAE mandates that the SDS and the product label must be provided in both Arabic and English. This is a strict requirement for customs clearance and workplace compliance.

• Technical Accuracy: The Arabic translation must use precise chemical terminology and hazard phrasing that aligns with the GSO's official language requirements.

3. Regulatory and Documentation Focus

• Customs Clearance: The bilingual, GHS-compliant SDS and label are necessary to clear hazardous material shipments. Generic, English-only SDSs are a common reason for customs refusal.

• Revision: SDSs should be reviewed and revised at least every three years and must be updated within 12 months if new hazard information becomes available.

• Local Emergency Contact: The SDS (Section 1) must include reliable local contact information for emergency response.

• Transport Compliance: Accurate Section 14 (Transport Information) is essential for all shipments, adhering to international regulations (IMDG, IATA, ADR).