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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…
Hawk SEM
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…
Hawk SEM
10/27/25
Compliance & Regulatory NewsHazardous Compliance ExplainedNewsProduct Stewardship

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,…
Hawk SEM
03/25/25
Compliance & Regulatory NewsNewsSDS Authoring

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
Compliance & Regulatory NewsEnvironmental Health & SafetyNews

Big News in Consumer Safety:
EU-Wide Audit on Hazardous Mixtures in Products

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a pivotal project aimed at enforcing hazardous materials regulations across various consumer products. This initiative has left many suppliers feeling the heat as the EU prepares for an extensive audit focused on hazardous mixtures governed by the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) and…
Hawk SEM
11/09/24
Environmental Health & SafetyNewsSDS ManagementWorkplace Safety

Ensuring Safety & Compliance: Offline SDS Access with CrowdStrike Outage

In the fast-paced digital age, the continuity of business operations is heavily reliant on uninterrupted internet and computer access. However, as recent events have shown, even the most advanced systems can face unexpected outages. A notable example is the recent outage caused by CrowdStrike, which affected Windows computers and underscored…
Alex Milan
07/19/24

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“The software helps guide you—if something’s wrong, it tells you where to go back and fix it. It’s very user-friendly, especially with the wizard tool. I would absolutely recommend TotalSDS. The support is great. The service is great. It’s a major improvement—and I know we’re in good hands as regulations evolve.”

Danielle KnoxRegulatory Affairs Manager, Brandt Consolidated
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“I wanted something that's easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to teach, we're a construction company. We're not constantly dealing with specialty chemicals, but we still have to stay compliant.”

Jeff SadlerSafety Manager, Coastal Division CA Murren & Sons Co., Inc.
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“Just having the peace of mind that the SDSs are secure, we can access them whenever, wherever we need to, and that they are going to be current at all times without me having to spend hours Google searching and making sure that I've got the latest and greatest. TotalSDS™ Manager has been incredibly helpful and efficient, saving me at least 10 hours every month—time that I can now invest in achieving more strategic HR goals, making the software invaluable to our operations.”

Margie SleigherDirector of Human Resources, Caldwell Electrical Contractors
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“Because we’ve done business together for so many years, I’ve really appreciated having a trusted partner. I’ve been able to rely on TotalSDS’s expertise and say, here's what I want; here’s what I need. Help me get there. ..... Adding the QR code feature, for us, has really transformed the process of quickly getting safety information. Being able to immediately access that critical information in the field has made all the difference. It's just amazing!”

Matt RehlanderCorporate Director of EHS & Risk Management
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“The level of customer service provided surpasses all of my expectations. TotalSDS is a responsive team of regulatory experts that clearly place their client’s needs at the highest priority. The team responds to us with answers in hours rather than weeks with our old service. The software provides a level of customization and control that was not available with our previous GHS software. Additionally, TotalSDS isn’t afraid to take our feedback into consideration to continue to improve their product. Our organization appreciates the cloud-based service and the unique levels of access for each user.”

Chris GehlyChemical Services Manager
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“The ease with getting everyone up to speed on the system was impressive. It was a smooth transition. The software is very intuitive. What I appreciate most is the excellent support I receive from the TotalSDS team. Any questions or concerns I have are addressed immediately with a simple phone call.”

Lenny FrancisEHS Specialist
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“The TotalSDS software system is a good tool for our company to create compliant SDS and labels for multiple countries and languages. We are able to create customized documents catering to each business needs. The software is user-friendly and new users can start generating SDS with minimal training.”

Tammy CardHazard Communication Specialist
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“The TotalSDS™ platform does everything it says it can do. There are no surprises. What is advertised is exactly what you get. The customer support is outstanding! TotalSDS has been available to help with any kind of regulatory or software question I have, and they are extremely responsive. And more than that, the software capabilities are consistently getting better as they are adding more and more features.”

Greg SwitzerProduct/Formulation Chemist
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“TotalSDS™ Author has been instrumental in managing our SDS documents efficiently. The flexibility to edit and customize our safety data sheets to meet specific regulatory requirements is invaluable. It’s intuitive, time-saving, and essential for keeping up with the ever-changing regulatory landscape.”

Mark PolaskyChemical Regulatory Compliance Manager