SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Uganda 🇺🇬
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation & Review Services for Uganda
By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Regulatory Partner
Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd offers end-to-end SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Preparation and Review Services tailored specifically to meet the Ugandan regulatory requirements for chemical, herbal, cosmetic, food, and industrial products. With years of experience in global regulatory support, we ensure your SDS is accurate, compliant with local standards, and ready for regulatory submission, import clearance, or workplace use.
Why SDS Is Mandatory in Uganda
Uganda's chemical management framework is primarily driven by recent environmental legislation and occupational safety requirements, with a strong move toward GHS-aligned standards.
The primary regulatory bodies requiring and enforcing the use of Safety Data Sheets are:
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA): NEMA is the key authority for the control of hazardous substances under the National Environment (Management of Hazardous Chemicals and Products Containing Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations, 2024 (or latest revision). These regulations cover the entire lifecycle of hazardous chemicals, including classification, storage, labeling, and licensing.
Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOHS): Under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, DOHS enforces the provision of health and safety information in the workplace.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS): UNBS develops and enforces national standards, including those relating to the quality and safety of imported goods (e.g., through Pre-Export Verification of Conformity – PVoC programs).
A compliant SDS for Uganda must be:
Format: Prepared in the internationally recognized 16-section SDS format, aligning with the classification and labeling principles referenced in NEMA's 2024 Regulations, which include GHS-aligned pictograms and symbols.
Language Specific: Written in English (the official language for business and technical documentation).
Legally Referenced: Must meet the information requirements of the NEMA Regulations, 2024, particularly for licensing, registration, and management of restricted chemicals.
Zoesoe Exports ensures your documentation meets these national mandates and international best practices.
Our SDS Services for Uganda
1. SDS Preparation
We create a complete 16-section GHS-compliant SDS, specifically addressing Uganda's stringent regulatory needs, for:
Chemicals & industrial raw materials
Cosmetics & personal care products
Herbal, natural ingredients
Food additives & supplements
Pharmaceutical raw materials & excipients
Our SDS includes:
Hazard classification (GHS aligned with NEMA's specified classification schedule).
Composition & CAS verification.
Physical–chemical data.
Toxicology & ecotoxicology.
Handling, storage, PPE & transport information.
Local regulatory references applicable to Uganda (e.g., NEMA Regulations 2024, OSH requirements, and UNBS standards).
2. SDS Review & Gap Analysis
Already have an international SDS?
We will review it for:
Compliance with NEMA's new regulations (e.g., classification, restricted chemicals checks).
Consistency in hazard classification.
Accuracy of transport (UN/IMDG/IATA) data for import logistics.
Required pictograms and labelling elements as outlined in the NEMA Regulations' schedules.
Completeness of all 16 Sections and appropriate use of English.
3. SDS Localisation for Uganda
We adapt your existing international SDS for:
Uganda language requirements (English mandatory).
Inclusion of Uganda-specific regulatory references, including NEMA registration/licensing requirements.
Market-specific hazard communication norms for the industrial and consumer sectors.
Industries We Serve
Agriculture (Agrochemicals)
Mining & Extractive Industries
Industrial Chemicals & Raw Materials
Pharmaceuticals & API Manufacturers
Food & Consumer Goods
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?
Specialized regulatory expertise in East Africa, with a focus on rapidly evolving compliance frameworks.
Fast turnaround time – 3 to 5 working days.
High technical accuracy from experienced regulatory chemists.
Confidential & professional service.
Support for NEMA licensing, UNBS import clearance (PVoC), and OSH compliance.