No. A Safety Data Sheet must be provided in the official language of the country where the product is placed on the market, unless that country allows another language. English alone is usually not sufficient.
For which markets and products do I need an SDS?
For the B2B market, an SDS is required for chemical substances and mixtures, even if they are not classified as hazardous. This applies to most chemical products, except cosmetic products.
Can I prepare an SDS for cosmetic products?
Yes, you may. Some professional customers request it. However, it is not legally required, because cosmetic products fall outside the scope of CLP and are regulated separately.
When do I need to create a UFI number?
A UFI is required when a hazardous mixture is placed on the market for professional or consumer use. Important: creating a UFI alone is not sufficient. The mixture must also be notified to ECHA via a PCN dossier.
I import a product from outside the EU. Do I need to register it under REACH?
REACH registration applies to substances, not mixtures or finished products. If you import a substance at 1 tonne per year or more, registration is required unless an exemption applies.
What is CE marking and when is it required?
CE marking is not a chemical approval. It applies only to specific regulated product groups (e.g. machinery, electronics, toys). Most chemical products do not require CE marking unless they are part of such regulated equipment.
How do I know if my product is a cosmetic product?
A product is cosmetic if it is intended to come into contact with external parts of the human body (skin, hair, nails, lips, etc.) or with teeth or oral mucosa, mainly to clean, protect, perfume, care for or change appearance.
What do I need before placing a cosmetic product on the market?
You must demonstrate that the product is safe for its intended use. This is done through a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) prepared by a qualified safety assessor, along with other required product documentation.
How do I determine the shelf life of my product?
Shelf life is established through stability testing. Water-based products require microbiological testing. Water-free products do not need micro-tests, but must remain physically and chemically stable, proven via real-time or accelerated stability testing.
