Hazard Communication
Efficient Hazard Communication: Mitigating Business Risks and Enhancing Sales
Welcome to a world where hazard communication isn't just a compliance requirement – it's a strategic tool for boosting sales, ensuring product traceability, and mitigating business risks. At Yordas, we understand the pivotal role hazard communication plays in informing users about the potential risks associated with substances, mixtures, or products. Our expertise goes beyond compliance; we empower your business to communicate effectively, instil trust, and prioritise safety.
Why Efficient Hazard Communication Matters:
Effective hazard communication is the linchpin for efficient selling, tracking, and traceability of your products. It goes beyond mere compliance; it's about fostering transparency, trust, and confidence throughout your supply chain. Beyond regulatory mandates, consumer demand for transparency is a driving force that cannot be ignored.
Navigating Regulatory Challenges:
In a landscape marked by diverse hazard communication regulations, from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to Poison Centre notifications, compliance can be complex. Our team specialises in guiding companies through these regulatory intricacies. We understand the nuances, ensuring your hazard communications are not only up-to-date but also aligned with the expectations of enforcement authorities.
The Regulatory Landscape - A Critical Examination:
Recent studies, such as the one conducted by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), shed light on the industry's challenges. Shockingly, over 52% of SDS for hazardous chemical mixtures were found to be non-compliant. At Yordas, we offer solutions to address these gaps and elevate your hazard communication practices to meet the highest standards.
For example, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) conducted a study examining the quality of SDS. Their findings are sobering as they identified that many companies are falling short in their hazard communications. This has implications not just for Europe, but globally.
One recent study of SDS quality carried out by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) found that over 52% of the SDS for hazardous chemical mixtures were non-compliant.
45% of inspected companies had at least one non-compliance
33% of SDS had issues, shortcomings or deficiencies
52% of products had inconsistencies between their labels and SDS
How Can We Help?
Our expert team stands ready to assist you in navigating the complex world of hazard communication. From authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and extended or eSDS to a comprehensive range of Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) and GHS requirements, we provide tailored solutions for your unique needs.
These services also include auditing your current SDS and GHS product labelling for overlapping regulations; including aspects of regulations such as the Biocidal Products Regulation, Detergents Directive and the Aerosol Dispensers Directive.
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Most of those in the chemical industry know of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) of chemicals. Most have realised that national or regional implementation of GHS is anything but harmonised. Although many countries have introduced the harmonised pictograms, signal words, and hazard and precautionary statements defined by GHS into local or regional legislation, the rules for classification differ between countries and regions.
We can explain the obligations that the Globally Harmonised System places on you and we can provide technical support to help you meet these obligations, including EU, Great Britain, North America (e.g. OSHA, WHMIS) and Asia Pacific.
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You, your team and your suppliers need to be familiar with the new regulations. Visit our Training page for more information.
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We do not just help with the classification of your products, we can also provide advice on the mandatory labelling requirements across the globe such as font or hazard pictogram size, and hazard and precautionary statement selection. We can then verify your final artwork before packaging. In addition, we can advise on the small labelling provisions and how to reduce the information on the label for small or awkwardly sized packages.
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Effective SDS management is essential for protecting workers, mitigating risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in industries where hazardous substances are used or produced. It requires coordination across departments, clear communication, and ongoing commitment to safety from all levels of the organization.
Yordas Group offers a comprehensive SDS management solution that helps organizations centralize SDS, and ensure easy access to up-to-date information, compliance with regulations, and automated updates.
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Yordas Group offers comprehensive SDS services to support your organization at every stage. Our in-house team of experts can author, translate, and update your SDS, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. We provide compliance checks, supply and transport assistance, including transport classifications. Our services extend to editing, branding, and translating SDS into over 40 languages, and we have the facilities to research and fill any data gaps you may have.
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Our team of experts can assist with extracting Exposure Scenarios (ES) from your existing Chemical Safety Report for inclusion in the eSDS. We can also convert them into the ECHA-recommended short four-part Exposure Scenario format, meaning that you will have a manageable and user or printer-friendly format. Our texts also use standard phrases, enabling cost-effective translation to meet your various European market requirements.
Meet The Team
Fiona Moir
Managing Hazard Communication Consultant
Fiona Moir is the Managing Consultant for Hazard Communication at Yordas Group, responsible for overseeing strategic, commercial, and operational aspects of services such as SDS Manager and Hazard Communication services. With a background in bioscience and over a decade of experience in hazard communication, Fiona excels in setting strategic direction aligned with market needs. She leads product development and commercial management efforts, focusing on revenue growth and expanding Yordas' presence in the EHS sector. Fiona's leadership extends to team development and financial oversight, ensuring robust performance and sustainable business practices. Her expertise in regulatory standards, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, drives innovation and business success within Yordas Group.
Nathan Town-Field
Senior Hazard Communication Consultant
Nathan Town-Field is a Senior Regulatory Consultant at Yordas, with a focus on global hazard communication. With six years of expertise in GHS and CLP classification and labelling of substances and mixtures, Nathan is well-versed in navigating the complex regulatory landscape surrounding chemical safety. A key responsibility for Nathan leading the team responsible for authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to global standards, ensuring that they accurately communicate the hazards associated with chemicals and provide essential safety information to downstream users. Additionally, he is proficient in poison centre notification obligations, and as Yordas' lead eSDS author, Nathan plays a crucial role in extracting exposure scenarios from various sources.
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Resources
Guide - Poison Centre Notifications and Equivalents Worldwide
Our new guide has been crafted to simplify the complexities of regulatory changes and requirements related to SDSs, ensuring you have all the information and tools necessary to maintain compliance effortlessly in the North American market.
