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Substance Restrictions Are the #1 Regulatory Challenge for Coatings Formulators – Is Your SDS Ready? 

Insights from the American Coatings Show 2026 | Indianapolis, IN   The American Coatings Show 2026 in Indianapolis brought together hundreds of the world's top coatings scientists, formulators, and raw material experts – and the message on regulatory compliance came through loud and clear: substance restrictions are now the single biggest regulatory pressure…
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05/18/26
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New Raw Materials, New Regulatory Complexity: Why SDS Authoring Must Keep Pace with Sustainable Coatings Innovation 

Insights from the American Coatings Show 2026 | Indianapolis, IN   Sustainability is no longer a trend in the coatings industry – it's a fundamental driver of raw material innovation. At the American Coatings Show 2026, we heard how raw material suppliers are navigating the dual pressures of performance and environmental compliance.   The challenge is…
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05/15/26
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WHMIS 2022: What Health Canada’s Latest Guidance Means for Your SDSs and Labels

As the December 15, 2025 WHMIS 2022 compliance milestone approaches, Health Canada has issued important clarifications that Canadian suppliers, importers, and manufacturers cannot afford to overlook. During a November 2025 Workplace Hazardous Products Program multistakeholder workshop, regulators addressed recurring questions around enforcement timelines, SDS accuracy, mixture classification, bilingual requirements, and…
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01/27/26
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SDS Requirements for Articles: What OSHA Says Under HCS

Confused About SDS Requirements for Articles? If you’ve ever been told, “We need an SDS for this product,” only to realize the product is actually an article, you’re not alone. Manufacturers and suppliers run into this confusion all the time. While OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) clearly exempts articles from…
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11/03/25
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Enhesa Acquires TotalSDS

Creating a connected, end-to-end workflow for global chemical compliance and operations management.  – Enhesa, the leading provider of regulatory business intelligence worldwide, today announced the acquisition of TotalSDS, a specialist provider of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring software. The acquisition builds on Enhesa’s leadership position in product compliance, EHS intelligence…
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10/27/25
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Impact of Tariff Changes on the Hazard Communication Industry: Key Considerations for Product Stewards

The shifting landscape of global trade, particularly the changes in tariffs, has created notable challenges for the Hazard Communication (HazCom) industry. While these shifts have broad-reaching implications, product stewards—who are responsible for regulatory compliance, chemical safety, and data management—are facing significant impacts.  Understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining compliance,…
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03/25/25
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Keeping Ahead of Global Compliance: TotalSDS™ Author Software EU CLP Hazard Update

TotalSDS is excited to announce the latest update to our TotalSDS™ Author Software, aligning with new EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulations under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/707. This CLP regulation update reflects our dedication to ensuring customers stay ahead of regulatory changes by proactively meeting compliance requirements long…
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11/13/24