Uruguay Reach Regulation for Various Sectors

Uruguay does not have a comprehensive chemical legislation under elaboration. Similar to other countries, Uruguay has specific chemical regulations, i.e., a positive list for food contact materials and regulations focused on mercury.

Nevertheless, GHS standards are present in Uruguay through Decreto 307/2009, making the 4th version mandatory since 2012 for substances, and 2017 for mixtures.

 

SDS / GHS Regulation

Status

In force (GHS 4th version)

Regulation name

Legislation:

Implementation date

Workplace:

  • 31 December 2012 (substances)
  • 31 December 2017 (mixtures)

Language

Spanish

Requirements

The decree implements provisions for labeling and preparation of SDS fully in accordance with the GHS document

Comments

Other relevant legislation:

  • Agricultural products
    • Decree 294/04
  • Transport of dangerous goods
    • Decree 560/03 and Decree 158/85
  • Consumer's protection
    • Decree 180/00 (MERCOSUR/GMC/RES.49/99)
Sectors