HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised in 2012, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety Data Sheets) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards.

Detailed explanation-2: -MSDSs must be developed for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, and must list the hazardous chemicals that are found in a product in quantities of 1% or greater, or 0.1% or greater if the chemical is a carcinogen. The MSDS does not have to list the amount that the hazardous chemical occurs in the product.

Detailed explanation-3: -Response: According to OSHA’s hazard communication standard, the manufacturer/importer has the obligation to ensure that an MSDS is provided to the employer.

Detailed explanation-4: -OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Section 1910.1200) requires chemical manufacturers and importers to obtain or develop an MSDS for each hazardous chemical that they produce or import, and requires employers to have an MSDS available for each hazardous chemical that they use (29 CFR Section 1910.1200(g)).

Detailed explanation-5: -Although the use and availability of MSDSs were fairly widespread in the chemical industry prior to 1983, there was no regulatory standard. At that time MSDSs were required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in the maritime industry (29 CFR Parts 1915, 1916, and 1917).