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Classification & SDS Services

Classification & SDS Services

Classification & Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Services

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are a crucial component for health and safety in a workplace. SDS provide necessary handling and safety information about products containing hazardous chemicals. It would be best if you produced SDS for all substances and mixtures which meet the criteria for physical, health or environmental hazards under GHS by manufacturer, importer, supplier and distributor to their downstream user. The safety data sheet means to reduce risks that may arise by describing suitable protective equipment and how to act in the event of an accident.

The SDS information needs to be up-to-date and delivered in the official language of the market where the chemical product is being sold. Global Hazmat has over 18 years of experience authoring, validating and maintaining fully compliant safety documents for chemicals and dangerous goods.

In addition, we offer a combined SDS that can meet Canada’s and the US’s requirements. For example, both countries require Safety Data Sheets and labels for hazardous products in the workplace.

  1. Canadian SDSs must follow Schedule 1 of the Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015), and must be in English and Canadian French by law.
  2. United States SDSs and labels are required to follow the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Appendix D of 1910.1200 provides a detailed description of SDS content requirements as per OSHA.
  3. Combined Canadian SDS and United States SDS.

SDS Authoring

Complete, compliant safety data sheets written from your product data — all sixteen sections, properly classified.

Compliance Management

Ongoing management of your regulatory obligations — tracking what’s due, keeping documentation current, and staying ahead of the changes that affect how you ship, store, and handle.

SDS Updates

Safety data sheets revised as formulations, classifications, and regulations change — so what’s on file reflects the product you’re actually selling and the rules currently in force.

SDS Translation

Safety data sheets translated for the markets you ship into — accurate technical and regulatory language, not literal word-for-word conversion, so the document holds up wherever it’s reviewed.

Hazard Classification

Classification of substances and products according to current regulatory standards to determine hazard communication requirements.

Compliance Assessment

We will identify data gaps and ensure compliance with current regulatory standards.

Talk to an SDS Specialist

Whether it’s one product or a full catalogue, we’ll handle the authoring, updates, and translations. Get in touch to tell us what you’re working with.
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What Our Clients
Are Saying

Safety is about being prepared and proactive, not being reactive. We take pride in helping our partners across North America maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Here are some instances where we’ve helped our clients navigate the complexities of hazardous materials with confidence.

At Galatea we help energy producers digitalize regulatory and TDG documents. To do this we need to make sure we’re aligned with experts like Global Hazmat who can help us navigate complex regulatory and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat has done an incredible job providing customized training for our team and providing guidance as we develop innovative solutions for the industry.
C. H., CEO Galatea Technologies
Just thought I would say thank you for all the years of hard work, dedication and expertise you bring to the industry regarding hazardous materials. Particularly customer service, ongoing training and liaison with agencies, whenever disposal is required to comply, not only with “Best Practices” but Regulatory and Legislative requirements in Canada as well as the U.S. Like many industries, we are registered as “Generators” of waste on rare occasions, so minimizing cost is essential to the bottom line in business. Increased inspections, penalties and fines by Regulators in Canada and U.S. sets a precedence for the need of training and documentation. This has made a Positive outcome with our corporation, thanks to Global. Your ongoing services are greatly appreciated.
S.L. – Convoy Supply
It is our pleasure to recommend Global Hazmat. We reached out to Global Hazmat for our Transportation of Dangerous Goods training. We found them to be very professional and friendly. They assisted us through the whole process of setting up the course and the training was based on what we were looking for. The office staff were helpful and quick to respond to our questions. The course that was presented by Kevin Swinden was amazing! Kevin was able to keep everyone engaged and presented with confidence. Kevin was very knowledgeable and willing to assist however he could. Overall, Global Hazmat offers top-notch training at a fair cost for the service you receive.
C.B. – Town of Osoyoos
Global Hazmat has been a very valuable training resource for Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd. (Schnitzer). The instructor, Kevin Swinden, is very knowledgeable and has a great ability ensuring the students are engaged throughout the course. Furthermore, Global Hazmat ensures all pertinent documentation (i.e. certificates, exams, etc.) are delivered in a timely manner. Lastly, Kevin has been great at answering any additional questions we may have, well after a year of taking a course. Global Hazmat is worth the investment to ensure our company is maintaining compliance with the applicable regulations in our industry.
N.K. – Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd.
As Vice President of Tri-Arrow, I wanted our hazardous waste disposal company to become the industry leader in regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and health and safety for our employees, our clients, and the general public. This meant partnering with the best compliance company. This meant partnering with Kevin Swinden and Global Hazmat. Kevin worked with me and with many of my team members over the course of almost 20 years, to help us with our compliance needs, policy drafting, TDG training, and environmental consulting on a variety of issues. If you’re looking for the best, I would highly recommend Kevin and Global Hazmat.
G.W. – Tri-Arrow Industrial Recovery / Stericycle
Kodak Canada ULC is committed to meeting its legal requirements and deal with various hazardous chemicals that must be controlled. Kodak is also registered to the 14001 standard. As such we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. Global Hazmat aid Kodak in meeting these requirements through training and consultation. This has included Spill Response, understanding WHMIS and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat have become a partner ensuring risk reduction by improving the chemical management program. Training provided by Global Hazmat is of great value; reducing risk to the health and safety of our people, the environment and risk to our business.
E.G. – Kodak Canada
Kevin is without a doubt the most knowledgeable person I know in regards to Hazardous materials, Dangerous goods and the control and transportation needs of both. He is always my first call when I have questions or require training or assessment. Kevin is one of the best speakers in the industry in regards to WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous goods, he is engaging and dynamic and is able to entertain the crowd to keep them engaged. You won’t find anyone better when it comes to training and knowledge in WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous Goods Transportation; he literally wrote the book on it.
J. S. – HSE Manager – RKM Services Ltd.
Nobody knows more about TDG. Kevin is renowned for his knowledge, personality and strategic network. When it comes to hazardous goods training, your search should begin and end with Kevin. First Class operation.
R.B. – Valley First Aid
Kevin helped us develop a comprehensive plan to operate our business considering and surpassing TDG and LT safety guidelines. We're able to protect our team and our community with the knowledge and procedures that we have in place thanks to Global Hazmat and their guidance.
Brian - 1st Trauma Scene Clean Up
Kevin and the Global Hazmat team were nothing but professional and made TDG training an enjoyable experience. Wealth of knowledge and resources and absolute friendly service.
Paul Boivin

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What is involved in the SDS authoring process?

Our experts analyze your product’s chemical composition, physical properties, and toxicological data against current GHS, WHMIS, and OSHA standards. We draft a fully compliant 16-section Safety Data Sheet complete with accurate hazard classifications, GHS pictograms, signal words, mandatory hazard/precautionary statements, exposure controls, and dangerous goods transport classifications.

Yes. We author dual-compliant SDSs tailored to meet Canadian WHMIS requirements (including mandatory bilingual English/French formatting) and U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) standards, ensuring your products move seamlessly across North American borders.

We evaluate raw material data, flash points, pH levels, toxicity metrics, and state of matter against Transport Canada (TDG), U.S. DOT (49 CFR), IATA (Air), and IMDG (Marine) criteria. We assign the proper Shipping Name, UN/NA Number, Primary and Subsidiary Hazard Classes, and Packing Group to ensure compliant shipping documentation and packaging.

An SDS must be updated whenever significant new hazard information becomes available, when product formulations change, or when regional regulations adopt updated GHS revisions. Regular catalog reviews ensure your SDS inventory remains current, legally compliant, and audit-ready.

Yes. Products manufactured overseas often carry safety sheets that do not align with North American WHMIS or OSHA GHS standards. We review international documentation, verify chemical classifications, and re-author compliant SDSs and workplace/shipping labels tailored for the North American market.

Regulations governing hazardous materials and chemical safety are constantly updated. We monitor regulatory bodies year-round and provide proactive compliance advisories, helping you update internal plans, product classifications, and employee training programs before new rules take effect.

Yes. We support multi-modal international supply chains by ensuring full regulatory alignment across road (TDG / 49 CFR), air (IATA / ICAO), and marine (IMDG Code) transport frameworks. We ensure your cross-border and international shipments are fully compliant with origin, transit, and destination requirements.