91/155/EEC if for "..classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations..", and is not the same as the MSDS, but requirements are similar. Many of the "product safety data sheets" that I see do not mention the 'Safety Data Sheets Directive' and do not seem to conform to this directive, nor do they need to for many END-USE products.
For example, a declaration of conformity, that had the title "Product Safety Data Sheet" (from a major printer manufacturer) seem to indicate elements of compliance with U.S. MSDS and FCC and NFPA, Europe LVD and EMCD, Canada ICES, etc. As Mr Crane said, these documents "convey information about articles with regard to a variety of regulatory concerns". So we can only guess as to what combination of corporate and regulatory interests are driving their publication. From: James, Chris [mailto:c...@dolby.co.uk] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:52 AM To: Brian O'Connell; emc-p...@ieee.org; lauren_cr...@amat.com Subject: RE: PRODUCT safety data sheet Whether you choose the term MSDS or PSDS, within the EU the requirement to supply information for certain products comes from EU Directive 91/155/EEC. <<http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:319 91L0155:EN:HTML>> On Transportation this says: 14. Transport information Indicate any special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside his premises. Additional information provided for by the United Nations Recommendation and other international agreements on the transport and packaging of dangerous goods may also be given. Chris From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Brian O'Connell Sent: 12 February 2009 19:26 To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: PRODUCT safety data sheet Have seen many a "Product Safety Data Sheet". But have not seen any published standard or directive that requires it as a separate document from the installation instructions and/or the MSDS. Can we assume, in lieu of any formal requirement, that the format is driven by marketing and legal ? From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of lauren_cr...@amat.com Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:10 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: PRODUCT safety data sheet Just became aware of the concept of a Product Safety Data Sheet - which is different from a Material Safety Data Sheet. A PSDS appear to be used to convey information about articles with regard to a variety of regulatory concerns, include transportation of dangerous goods. Googling "Product Safety Data Sheet" reveals a wide range of formats being used. Some companies have used the MSDS model with a lot of "not applicable" thrown in. Others seem to have invented their own format, mentioning product dimensions, weight, operating voltage, etc... I have looked, but cannot find, any organization putting forward a standard format for a PSDS. Does anyone know of one? Regards, Lauren Crane Product Regulatory Analyst Corporate Product EHS Lead Applied Materials Inc. Austin, TX 512 272-6540 [#922 26540] - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <emc-p...@ieee.org> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <emcp...@ptcnh.net> Mike Cantwell <mcantw...@ieee.org> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <j.bac...@ieee.org> David Heald: <dhe...@gmail.com>
