Chile SDS Authoring

The national regulations that govern Safety Data Sheets/SDS authoring in Chile are NCh 2245:2021 – Hoja de datos de seguridad para productos químicos.

NCh 382:2021 – Dangerous goods – Classification
NCh 777/2021 – Official list of substance classifications
NCh 2245:2021 – Safety data sheet for chemical products
NCh 2190:2003 – Transport of dangerous substances
NCh 1411/4:2000 – Risk Prevention – Part 4: Safety Signs for Material Hazard Identification

On 9 February 2021, Chile’s Ministry of Health published Decree 57 of 2019, Regulation on Classification, Labeling, and Notification of Hazardous Chemicals and Mixtures. This new decree marks the formal implementation of GHS in Chile as well as a new chemical reporting system, each with established implementation timelines.
Chile has adopted the 7th revision of the Globally Harmonized System.
Product types that are excluded from GHS provisions include hazardous waste, medical devices, pharmaceutical products, food additives, and animal feed.