Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management is a comprehensive compliance system rather than mere paperwork. Driven by global GHS standards, compliance requires localized SDS authoring, precise ingredient disclosure, and accurate transport classifications. Even non-hazardous goods, foods, cosmetics, or metals may require safety documentation depending on processing risks and local regulations.

Taiwan, China, amended the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals to align with UN GHS Rev. 8.

On Aug 24, 2026, Japan's MHLW opened public comment on a draft ordinance amending the Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance, due Sept 23, 2026.

CIRS Group reminds that the compliance date for substances has already passed, and updates to SDS and labels for mixtures still need to be expedited.

On August 7, 2026, MIIT opened a public consultation on two mandatory national standards for the classification and labelling of flammable liquids and oxidizing solids.

On August 17, 2026, the European Commission notified the WTO of draft revisions to the CLP Regulation, aligning EU laws with UN GHS Revisions 8 to 11. Key updates include new physical hazard classes like "chemicals under pressure," revised aerosol/explosive criteria, tiered non-animal health hazard assessments, and updated precautionary statements.

South Korea’s NICS proposed amendments to its chemical classification and labeling regulations under the Chemicals Control Act. The update adds GHS hazard entries for 38 new substances and revises nine existing listings. Manufacturers, importers, and downstream users must review handled chemicals and update packaging labels and SDS before the July 1, 2027 compliance deadline.

On August 7, 2026, the United Kingdom submitted a notification (G/TBT/N/GBR/125) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, announcing proposed amendments to the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL List). The revisions would introduce new or updated mandatory classification and labelling requirements for 20 chemical substances, including Bisphenol F, Tebuconazole, Tea Tree Oil, and Eugenol. CIRS Group provides the following analysis based on the notification content.

On April 24, 2026, the Chemical Accident Prevention Division of South Korea's MoEL released the latest revision of the Korean GHS regulation.

Japan has added 36 substances to the mandatory labeling and SDS list under the Industrial Safety and Health Act.