Direct answer: A website product-safety page is not a pile of PDFs in a "download centre". Separate five document types first—SDS, label, registration/filing information, customer questionnaire and EHS disclosure—then match each one by product, version, language, date and target market. Publish summaries and controlled downloads; do not put formulations, customer-specific data or undisclosed registration materials directly online.
This report is for owners, EHS/safety, QA, export/sales, website operations and legal teams at chemical/new-material companies in Taizhou. It covers how to accept a website SDS/product-safety page. Information is current to 30 October 2026. It is public regulation, national standards and project method, not chemical-safety, registration, environmental, legal or export-compliance advice; classification, registration, labelling, SDS content and customer-market requirements are governed by authorities, the standards, registration certificates and professional advice.
SDS is a hazard-communication document, not a registration certificate. Label, SDS and product page must be the same version. New-chemical-substance registration, website publication duties and customer-market statements are separate checks—they cannot replace each other.
Why does the website product-safety page need rework under the 2026 rules?
The new New Chemical Substance Environmental Management Registration Measures, effective 24 October 2026, require producers/importers to pass registration number, use, hazard and risk-control information downstream, and to publish implementation on their website.
Many chemical/new-material websites say only "SDS available on request", while the download centre links to a three-year-old version and the label, SDS, product page and customer pack tell different stories. On 24 October 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment published new Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances, effective on publication and repealing the 2021 Order No. 12. Article 10 separates regular, simplified and form registration by annual production/import volume; Article 39 requires producers/importers to pass the registration number, registered use, environmental/health hazard properties and risk-control measures downstream; Article 41 requires producers of regular-registration substances to publish implementation of risk-control measures and environmental-management requirements through their website or another publicly accessible channel. For a website, this is not "add a PDF"—it is a re-alignment of product-safety information, registration status and publication duties.
| Date/rule | Key requirement | Impact on the website |
|---|---|---|
| Effective 1 Dec 2011 | Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals, Article 15: producers must provide an SDS matching the product and attach a matching chemical safety label to the packaging; content must meet national standards. | Product page, SDS, label and packaging image must share product identity and version |
| Implemented 1 Feb 2009 | GB/T 16483-2008, Safety data sheet for chemical products—content and order of sections, is current and defines SDS content/order. | SDS download page must be checkable against the standard structure, not any PDF |
| Implemented 1 Feb 2010 | GB 15258-2009, Rules for the compilation of chemical safety labels. | Label image, packaging image and SDS sections 1/2 must agree |
| Effective 24 Oct 2026 | New Chemical Substance Environmental Management Registration Measures: regular/simplified/form registration; Article 39 downstream information; Article 41 website publication of risk-control implementation. | Products involving new chemical substances need registration status and risk-control information on the product page |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Information cutoff for this report | Check subsequent inventories, guidance and local requirements separately |
Timeline based on public regulations, national-standard pages and the MEE text published 24 October 2026; the latest official text, registration certificate and professional advice govern.
SDS, label, registration, REACH statement and EHS page: what is the difference?
SDS explains hazards and safe handling; the label is the minimum information on packaging; registration is compliance status; REACH/SVHC is a customer-market questionnaire; EHS is company/site disclosure. They cannot replace each other.
Sales, procurement and website teams often mix these five documents. The three most common shortcuts are: "an SDS means we have a registration certificate", "a REACH statement means we do not need an SDS", and "the EHS page covers the product page". In practice, each document answers a different question for a different reader and has a different trigger for update. The website's job is not to publish more files; it is to let a customer find the right file within 30 minutes and know which product, version and market it covers.
| Document | Question answered | Owner | How to publish | Cannot replace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDS | Hazards, composition (as applicable), first aid, firefighting, spill, transport, disposal and emergency contact | EHS/QA | Controlled download by product/language/version, with revision date | Registration, REACH statement, COA |
| Safety label | Product identity, hazard pictograms/signal word, supplier and emergency phone on packaging | QA/packaging | Label image + downloadable artwork | Full SDS, registration |
| Registration/filing | Whether a new chemical substance is registered, type, number, use and risk-control requirements | Regulatory/registration | Product-page summary or customer zone; sensitive materials controlled | SDS, EHS disclosure |
| REACH/SVHC statement | Market-specific customer questionnaire, substance list or supply-chain statement | Export/regulatory | Provided by customer/market; public page states scope only | Chinese new-chemical registration, SDS |
| EHS page | Company/site permits, monitoring, waste, carbon, emergency and penalty remediation | EHS | Public summary + source/date/scope | Product-level SDS/label |
| COA/customer questionnaire | Batch testing, customer-specific indicators, packaging/transport and audit questionnaire | QA/sales | Customer zone/on request; not public | SDS, registration |
Document split is editorial; SDS content follows GB/T 16483 and the actual product, labels follow GB 15258 and applicable rules, and registration/customer-market requirements follow authorities and customers.
What can be public, and what is customer-only?
Product name, use, hazard pictograms, SDS summary and emergency contact can be public; formulations, exact composition, customer customisation, processes and undisclosed registration materials should be controlled. Grade information before publishing.
Chemical product pages fail in two opposite ways: either "welcome to inquire" with no safety information, or a full formula, customer drawing or registration pack uploaded directly. The first does not build trust; the second can leak trade secrets or customer information. Use four levels—public, controlled download, customer zone, not public—and state on the page how to obtain the document, which market it covers and who to contact.
| Information | Suggested level | Handling | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product name/model/use | Public | Product page, list, application scenarios | Product list, naming rules |
| Full SDS | Public or controlled | Public download, or send after inquiry/NDA; include version/date | SDS, version log, download log |
| Composition/CAS | As required by SDS | Disclose only what SDS section 3 permits; do not expand | Approved SDS |
| Formula/process/customer customisation | Not public | NDA, customer zone, access control | NDA, permission record |
| Registration/filing materials | Controlled | Product-page summary/number; full pack for customer audit | Certificate, provision record |
| EHS permits/monitoring | Public summary | EHS page with summary, source, date, scope | Permit, monitoring/execution report |
| Customer names/site photos | Public only with authorisation | Written authorisation, scope/term, withdrawal | Authorisation, deletion record |
| Price/lead time/inventory | Not public | Quote/CRM; do not hard-code on product page | Quote, CRM record |
Grading is an editorial suggestion, not a substitute for confidentiality, safety and registration review; disclosure scope follows regulations, customer contracts and internal policy.
How should an SDS download page be accepted?
Check product name, CAS/composition, version, revision date, language, target market, hazard classification, transport and emergency information against the current product; every SDS needs an owner and approval.
An SDS is not "we have one". Customers and regulators will compare the product page, label, SDS and order: is the product name the same, does the CAS match, is the version current, does the language cover the target market, is transport information complete, does the emergency phone work? The checklist below can be shared by EHS, QA, export sales and website operations.
| Check | Pass standard | Evidence | Common error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product identity | Name/model/CAS match product page, order and label | SDS, product list, label artwork | SDS still uses an old trade name |
| Version/date | Version number, revision date, effective date and change summary | Version log, approval record | Only says "latest version" |
| Language/market | Chinese/English versions cover target markets; terminology consistent | Language list, translation/review record | Machine translation not reviewed |
| Composition/hazard | Section 3 matches formula/classification; GHS classification complete | Approved SDS, classification basis | Formula changed, SDS did not |
| Transport/emergency | UN number, packing group, transport name, emergency phone complete | SDS sections 14/4/6 | Emergency phone belongs to a former employee |
| Download/readability | Link works, PDF searchable, opens on mobile | Link check, download test | Blurry scan/encrypted file |
| Change trigger | Updated when hazard, formula/classification or regulation changes | Change log, announcement record | New hazard found but not announced |
SDS content and order should be checked against GB/T 16483-2008 and applicable rules; this is an acceptance checklist, not a substitute for professional preparation/review.
How do labels and product pages stay consistent?
The product name, hazard pictograms, signal word, supplier and emergency phone on the label must match SDS sections 1/2, the product page and the packaging image; version changes must include old-label withdrawal.
The label is the first safety information a customer sees on receipt and one of the easiest things for an inspector to check. If the product page shows a label image, the website owns that version: no "new label online, old label in warehouse", "Chinese label with English SDS", or "label supplier address differs from SDS". When changing versions, include old labels, old packaging, old SDS and old web pages in the withdrawal/takedown list.
| Check | Label | Product page | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product name/model | Matches product in packaging | Matches product list/order | Label artwork, page screenshot |
| Hazard information | Pictograms, signal word, hazard statements | Summary matches SDS section 2 | SDS, label artwork |
| Supplier/emergency | Name, address, phone | Contact/emergency page matches | Label, SDS section 1 |
| Net weight/packaging | Net content, packaging form | Specifications match | Packaging specification |
| Batch/date | Batch/lot, production/expiry date (if applicable) | Do not hard-code batch | Batch record |
| Market/language | Target-market language and rules | Language switch and market note | Market list, translation review |
| Version/change | Old labels withdrawn | Old images removed, update record | Withdrawal/takedown record |
Label writing should be checked against GB 15258-2009 and applicable market rules; this is a page/label consistency check, not a substitute for label review.
How should new-chemical-substance registration information be presented?
If a product involves a new chemical substance, the website should state the registration number/use/hazard/risk controls and publish implementation under the new rules; do not present a registration number as an SDS or "environmental certification".
Article 10 of the new Measures sets three registration types by annual production/import volume: regular registration at 10 tonnes or more; simplified registration at 1–10 tonnes; form registration below 1 tonne or for qualifying low-concern polymers. Article 39 requires producers/importers to pass the registration number, registered use, environmental/health hazard properties and risk-control measures downstream; Article 41 requires producers of regular-registration substances to publish implementation of risk-control measures and environmental-management requirements through their website or another publicly accessible channel. A website can publish a summary, but must not package the registration number as "environmental certification" or "REACH certification".
| What to confirm | How to present | Evidence | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is it a new chemical substance? | Mark status “new/existing” in the product list | Inventory query, determination basis | Not every product is covered |
| Registration type/number | Product-page summary or customer-zone number/type | Registration certificate | Do not publish the full dossier |
| Registered use | Keep consistent with the certificate | Certificate, use statement | Do not promote outside scope |
| Hazard/risk control | SDS summary + risk-control description | SDS, risk assessment/registration materials | Does not replace SDS |
| Website publication | Publish risk-control and environmental-management implementation | Public page, date, version | Applies under Article 41 |
| Downstream transfer | Customer pack includes number/use/hazard/controls | Transfer record, customer receipt | Applies under Article 39 |
Registration requirements and thresholds follow the text published 24 October 2026; whether a product is a new chemical substance, the registration type and publication duties should be confirmed by regulatory/registration owners and professional advisers.
What should a customer audit/inquiry pack contain?
Customers do not want a single "certificate"; they want product/model, SDS version, label, registration status, target market, emergency contact and change record. Put it in one pack.
The most common export/sales inefficiency is asking EHS for a PDF every time a customer asks. Build a product-safety pack by product/model/market: the website publishes a summary and request route, while the full pack is provided under the customer questionnaire/NDA. This shortens inquiry response and prevents sending an old or inapplicable document.
| Customer question | What to provide | What not to provide | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you have an SDS? | Current SDS + version/date + target market | Old/unapproved versions | EHS/QA |
| Does it meet REACH/SVHC? | Statement and scope issued for the market/customer | “Guaranteed compliant” without evidence | Export/regulatory |
| Is it registered as a new chemical substance? | Registration number/type/use summary, or under customer audit | Full dossier, third-party materials | Regulatory/registration |
| What does the label/packaging look like? | Approved label image, packaging spec, language | Unapproved drafts, old labels | QA/packaging |
| Emergency contact? | Company emergency phone/contact | Personal mobile, unauthorised contact | EHS |
| What changed recently? | Change summary/version record | Internal emails, undisclosed formula | QA/regulatory |
The customer pack is an editorial suggestion; REACH/SVHC, registration and customer-market requirements follow the specific market, customer contract and professional advice.
Pre-publication acceptance checklist
Before publishing, check product, SDS, label, registration, customer pack and old-version takedown evidence. If any item does not reconcile, do not publish—and keep the record.
The checklist can be shared by website operations, EHS, QA, export sales, legal and the website vendor. The pass standard is not "the page looks professional"; it is that a customer can pick any product and find the matching SDS, label, registration status and contact within 30 minutes, with version/date/market reconciled.
| Check | Pass standard | Evidence | If failed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product/SDS mapping | Every product has a matching SDS; no mismatch/missing | Product-SDS matrix | Add file/remove product |
| Version/date | Latest approved version; revision date visible | Version log, approval record | Replace/withdraw old |
| Language/market | Target-market language covered; terminology consistent | Language list, translation review | Add translation/state scope |
| Label consistency | Label image matches SDS/product page | Label artwork, page screenshot | Replace image/withdraw labels |
| Registration status | New-chemical cases: number/use/publication checked | Certificate, public page | Register/publish |
| Public/controlled | Formula, customisation, undisclosed materials not public | Grading sheet, permission record | Remove/add access |
| Download/links | Links work, PDF readable, mobile opens | Link check, download test | Fix/replace |
| Old-version takedown | Old SDS/labels/pages have takedown/withdrawal record | Takedown/withdrawal record | Take down/notify customers |
The checklist is an editorial suggestion, not a substitute for regulatory, registration, SDS/label review or legal advice; apply according to product, market and authority requirements.
Who should read this, who should not, and what decision does it support?
It fits Taizhou chemical/new-material companies building product pages, SDS downloads and customer audits. It does not fit teams without a product list/SDS owner, or those wanting the website to replace registration or SDS review.
Who should read: owners, EHS/safety, QA, export/sales, website operations and legal at chemical/new-material companies in Taizhou; teams building product pages, SDS download centres, customer-audit packs or export-market questionnaires; companies that need to align SDS, labels, registration and website content. Who should not: companies without a product list, SDS owner or registration materials; teams expecting one web page to replace SDS preparation, label review, registration filing or legal advice; projects wanting to publish formulas, customer customisation or undisclosed registration materials. Decisions supported: what to publish and what not to publish, how to accept an SDS download page, how to align labels and product pages, how to present new-chemical-substance registration information, what to give customer audits, and what to check before publishing.
FAQ
Does publishing a full SDS leak the formula?
SDS section 3 discloses composition information as required by the standard and applicable rules, but that is not the full formula. Separate “composition information permitted in the SDS” from “formula/process/customer customisation”, which should not go online. EHS/QA/legal should review by product, market and confidentiality policy; sensitive products can use controlled download or a customer zone.
Is an SDS the same as a REACH/SVHC statement?
No. An SDS is a chemical hazard and safe-handling document; a REACH/SVHC statement is a market/customer supply-chain questionnaire or declaration. They serve different purposes and cannot replace each other; the scope and responsibility depend on the target market, customer contract and professional advice.
Can a new-chemical-substance registration number replace an SDS?
No. The registration number shows registration status; the SDS explains hazards and safe handling. Where a new chemical substance is involved, the website can show the number/type/use summary, but customers still need the product SDS. Do not present a registration number as “environmental certification” or “REACH certification”.
If a customer asks for an SDS, can we just send the latest version?
First confirm the product, model, language, target market and version. The latest version may not apply to every customer/market; if the formula, classification, label or regulation changes, send the corresponding version with the revision date. Use a product-safety pack and version log so sales does not forward an old file.
Is an English-only SDS on the product page acceptable?
It depends on the target market and customer requirements. Chinese customers/regulators usually need a Chinese SDS; export markets may require the local language or a customer-specified language. The website should state language/market scope; one English PDF cannot cover every customer. Confirm the language requirement by market, customer and regulation.
The new rules took effect on 24 October 2026. Must every SDS be redone?
The new Measures focus on new-chemical-substance environmental management registration; they do not automatically require every SDS to be rewritten. Companies should check whether products involve new chemical substances, registration status/use/downstream transfer and website publication duties. Whether an SDS needs revision still depends on formula, classification, label, regulation and standard changes. Start with a product list and gap sheet, then decide the version-change scope.
Bottom line
For a Taizhou chemical/new-material website SDS/product-safety page, separate SDS, label, registration, REACH statement and EHS page, then match by product/version/language/market. Publish summaries and controlled downloads; keep formulas, customer customisation and undisclosed materials offline; accept with product-SDS-label-registration-old-version evidence.
Method and limits
This article is public regulation, national standards and editorial method, not chemical-safety, environmental, legal or export-compliance advice for any company, product, formula, SDS, label, registration or market. It uses no unpublished client formulas, SDS, registration materials or customer-audit files. The document matrix, grading table, SDS/label checklist, customer pack and publication checklist are editorial suggestions; classification, registration, labelling, SDS content, REACH/SVHC statements and customer requirements are governed by regulations, standards, registration certificates, customer contracts and professional advice. Laws and standards change; the latest official text governs.
Sources
Information is current to 30 October 2026; each official/primary page governs its own scope and version.
- Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals (State Council Order No. 591): gov.cn. Article 15 on SDS/safety labels, Article 37 on trading hazardous chemicals without SDS/labels, Article 67 on hazardous-chemical registration content.
- GB/T 16483-2008, Safety data sheet for chemical products—content and order of sections (current): National Standards Full-text Platform. SDS content and order.
- GB 15258-2009, Rules for the compilation of chemical safety labels: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Chemical safety-label requirements.
- Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (MEE, published 24 October 2026, effective on publication): mee.gov.cn. Article 10 registration types/thresholds, Article 39 downstream information, Article 41 website publication of risk-control implementation.