The undersigned organizations represent major end-users industries of chemical substances and mixtures. They emphasize the importance of good quality safety data sheets (SDS) for their industries. Under the framework legislation on chemicals (REACH), end-user companies typically have several roles and take on multiple responsibilities that rely on the accuracy of their suppliers' SDSs. These include providing relevant chemical safety information to employees, workplace and environmental risk assessments, and provision of SDSs for after-sales products. However, many SDSs have inconsistencies in the SDS classification when compared with existing REACH registration dossiers and CLP notifications, and other sections of the SDS itself. Such errors can lead to risk to human health and the environment, which could lead to legal penalties and loss of company reputation. To reduce this, companies must undertake burdensome checks and engagement with suppliers. A clear definition of the obligations on SDS recipients is needed to ensure the quality of SDSs and prevent potential risks.
