Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) A manufacturer or importer of a hazardous chemical must prepare a safety data sheet for the hazardous chemical—
(a) before first manufacturing or importing the hazardous chemical; or
(b) if that is not practicable—as soon as practicable after first manufacturing or importing the hazardous chemical and before first supplying it to a workplace.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$6 000; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(2) The safety data sheet must comply with schedule 7, section 7.1 (Safety data sheets—content) unless section 331 applies.
(3) The manufacturer or importer of the hazardous chemical must—
(a) review the safety data sheet at least once every 5 years; and
(b) amend the safety data sheet whenever necessary to ensure that it contains correct, current information.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$6 000; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(4) The manufacturer or importer of the hazardous chemical must provide the current safety data sheet for the hazardous chemical to any person, if the person—
(a) is likely to be affected by the hazardous chemical; and
(b) asks for the safety data sheet.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual—$6 000; or
(b) in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
Note Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see s 6A).
(5) Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply to a manufacturer or importer of a hazardous chemical who has not manufactured or imported the hazardous chemical in the past 5 years.