Sphera’s global team of product regulation experts, paired with our best-in-class software, stay ahead of every compliance change to keep you confident in your SDSs and labels
Global Product Stewardship
Regulations to watch
We do the work so you don't have to
Top four regulation changes
Choose the one that matters to you most, or choose them all
JIS Z 7252 & 7253
Japan GHS Updates
Updated to GHS Revisions 9
Your SDSs need to reflect Rev. 9 language – Sphera’s experts have already validated the data.
- Rev. 9 refines hazard wording, precautionary statements, and classification logic across several categories
- We map every affected phrase so your Japanese-market SDSs update without manual line-by-line review
GB Standards
China GHS Updates
Advancing to UN GSH Rev. 11
Rev. 11 introduces new hazard categories – this means SDS rewrites, not just edits. Sphera tracked the GB vs UN GHS gap before it reached your documents.
- New and revised hazard classes move some products into entirely different categories, not just new wording
- Our team flags exactly which substances and mixtures need a full rewrite versus a minor update
GHS + SDS Lists
Vietnam GHS Updates
Updated GHS revisions & SDS reference lists
Vietnam is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. Sphera monitors evolving SDS reference lists, so your compliance doesn’t lag in a this fast-growing market.
- Adopted GHS building blocks and SDS reference lists keep shifting as the framework matures
- We watch each revision so your filings stay valid as enforcement tightens across the region
CLP Annex VI
EU CLP Updates
Annex VI updates + label font-size changes
Even ‘minor’ changes like font size trigger full relabelling obligations. Sphera catches these before they create a compliance gap at the shelf.
- Harmonized Annex VI classifications and formatting rules carry direct labeling and packaging obligations
- We translate each entry into the precise label and SDS edits your product require
MEET THE EXPERTS
Our experts keep an eye on updates to keep you compliant
Carrie Decatur
Japan JIS
Carrie leads Sphera’s EU regulatory coverage, tracking harmonised CLP classifications and Annex VI updates. She translates each change into the exact label and SDS edits your products need.
Katie McGee
EU CLP – Annex VI
Katie monitors China’s GB standards and their alignment to UN GHS. She flags which substances and mixtures require a full SDS rewrite versus a minor update.
Ruth Dunlon
China GB – GHS
Ruth owns Sphera’s coverage of Japan’s JIS Z 7252 & 7253, mapping every revision to GHS so your Japanese-market SDSs stay current without manual review.
Martina Frenette
Vietnam GHS
Martina watches Vietnam’s evolving GHS framework and SDS reference lists, keeping your filling valid as encofrment tightens acorss the regions
Case studies
Updated to GHS Revisions 9
Horiba: Horiba tackles global compliance with intelligent authoring
Discover how HORIBA streamlined global GHS compliance and accelerated and SDS authoring with Sphera’s Intelligent Authoring solution.
Updated to GHS Revisions 9
Siemens Healthineers’ chemical management success
Learn how Siemens Healthineers simplified chemical management, improved inventory visibility and enabled scientists to focus on innovation.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about tracking regulations with Sphera
What new obligations should companies expect from Vietnam's updated GHS and chemical control regulations?
Vietnam has introduced revised chemical control lists with new requirements for conditional production and trading, special controls, and incident prevention and response planning. There are also updated GHS labelling obligations for specified hazardous substances. Sphera’s experts will walk through what these changes mean for manufacturers, importers, and suppliers operating in or sourcing from the region.
What are "More than One Constituent Substances" (MOCS) under EU CLP, and how do I comply?
MOCS is a new concept under the latest EU CLP amendments that affects how certain multi-constituent substances are classified and labelled. Compliance can be complex in practice. Our EU CLP webinar breaks down what MOCS means for your product portfolio and what steps you should take now to meet the new requirements.
How do JIS Z 7250 and JIS Z 7253 affect SDS and labelling requirements in Japan?
Japan has introduced new requirements under JIS Z 7250 and JIS Z 7253 that affect how Safety Data Sheets and labels must be prepared. These updates interact with other Japanese regulations including ISHL, CSCL, and Fire Service Law. Sphera’s Japan session covers all the key changes and how to evaluate their impact on your compliance program.
What is China's GB30000.30 standard and why does it matter for my products?
China has finalized GB30000.30, which aligns its classification standard for desensitized explosives with UN GHS Revision 10. At the same time, MIIT has initiated revisions to several other GB30000 series standards to align with UN GHS Revision 11. Our China webinar covers these updates along with the proposed revision to MEE Order 12 and what they mean for your supply chain.
Can I attend just one session in the series, or do I need to register for all four?
Each webinar in the four-part “Regulations to Watch” series is designed to stand alone, so you can join the sessions most relevant to your markets. That said, attending all four gives you comprehensive coverage of the regulatory changes Sphera’s experts consider most critical for 2026.
What Sphera product stewardship solutions support compliance with the regulations covered in this series?
Sphera’s Product Stewardship software combines the MRC (managed regulatory content) database with authoring, workflow, and distribution tools to manage your SDS and labels end-to-end. Whether you’re responding to Japan’s new JIS Z 7253 labelling requirements, China’s GB30000 series updates, or the EU CLP Annex VI changes, Sphera’s platform flags affected products, guides remediation, and helps you publish compliant documents across markets — all from a single system. Speak with one of our experts to see how it maps to your specific regulatory footprint.
How does Sphera's Managed Regulatory Content (MRC) keep my SDS and labels compliant as regulations change?
Sphera’s MRC is a continuously maintained library of regulatory content — covering classification rules, hazard communication requirements, and jurisdiction-specific obligations across markets like Japan, China, Vietnam, and the EU. When updates like the CLP Annex VI changes or China’s GB30000 revisions come into effect, MRC reflects those changes so your SDS and labels stay accurate without your team having to manually track every amendment. It’s the content layer that powers Sphera’s Product Stewardship software, ensuring your compliance keeps pace with the regulatory changes covered in this series.
