Posted By Julie Watson Hello Sorry to do this to everyone on a friday but I'm having a problem getting a MSDS sheet off one of our Russian Suppliers, it would help if i could quote them some legal requirements but I'm having problems find any can anyone help (it is quite urgent) Thanks Julie

Posted By russ b Julie, I think it is CHIP that you need to quote, the leaflet CHIP for everyone £9.50 from HSE. It states that CHIP requires the supplier of a dangerous chemical to; identify the hazards package the chemical safely give info about the hazards (usually on the package and if supplied for use at work a safety data sheet. Hope this helps

Posted By Paul Leadbetter Julie If the purchase in question is a single substance, you should be able to find an MSDS on the internet. If it is a mixture, then only the supplier is likely to be able to provide suitable information. Try: http://www.msdsonline.com/ http://hazard.com/msds/ http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ The last is called 'where to find MSDS on the internet' and will give you lots more places to look. Paul

Posted By Clare Dear Julie The EU regulations concerned with the supply of Safety Data Sheets are: Dangerous Substance Directive (67/548/EEC) Dangerous Preparations Directive (92/32/EEC) Safety Data Sheets Directive (91/155/EEC) The Russian supplier must comply with these regulations when classifiying products and sending them anywhere within in the EU. You can obtain this information from 'CHIP' but CHIP is the UK interpretation of the EU directives and the term probably won't be understood by anyone outside the UK. Regards Clare

Posted By Ron Hunter If you are importing the product from a source outwith EU, then doesn't the MSDS duty (under CHIP) lie with you?!!!

Posted By Jim Walker I think Ron is correct. The importer into the EEC becomes the "supplier" and essentially takes on the role of the manufacturer. I know for a fact this is true for equipment and machinery.