Why does EU Directive 2024/1203, which must be transposed by May 21, 2026, in all European countries, affect the process of providing Safety Data Sheets?

The Directive on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law strengthens the regulatory framework governing illegal conduct related to, among other areas, hazardous substances, waste, and environmental management. The European regulations referred to also include REACH; for this reason, the proper management of chemical information throughout the supply chain is becoming an increasingly important documentation requirement.

The implications for companies that distribute hazardous substances and mixtures

With regard to the transmission of chemical information along the supply chain, failure to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in accordance with the regulations is no longer merely an administrative offense. In light of EU Directive 2024/1203 and its transposition in Member States, violations related to the management of hazardous substances may, in cases provided for by applicable legislation, also have criminal implications, exposing supplier companies to the risk of increased scrutiny and liability even for offenses committed by the supply chain.

It is therefore even more important for companies to demonstrate that they have provided the SDSs correctly, updated them when necessary, and kept records of shipments and receipts throughout the supply chain.

SDS-FullService offers a structured and automated process for delivering and updating SDSs to customers, with traceability and retention of records of shipments and receipts for at least 10 years, as required by Article 36 of REACH.

To learn about the REACH requirements for providing SDSs and how SDS-FullService handles them, visit the page dedicated to SDS-Delivery.

Can your company prove, if necessary, even years later, that it provided the SDSs correctly?