COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, substances, under the UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals Regulation 2020 (UK REACH) must have available a 'Safety Data Sheet' (SDS), sometimes referred to as a Material Safety Data Sheet or MSDS this forms the basis for a risk assessment as required under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2005.

"SDS are important documents in the safe supply, handling and use of chemicals. They help ensure that those who use chemicals in the workplace use them safely without risk of harm to users or the environment.

The SDS will contain the information necessary to allow employers to do a risk assessment as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). The SDS itself is not an assessment. However, it will describe the hazards helping employers assess the probability of those hazards arising in the workplace.

SDS are a must if a chemical is hazardous and is being supplied for use at work, whether in packages or not. SDS are also needed if your chemical is not classified as hazardous but contains small amounts of a hazardous substance." (https://www.hse.gov.uk/chemical-classification/labelling-packaging/safety-data-sheets.htm)

We can assist in the compilation of your COSHH risk assessments.