The SDS and Label Authoring Registry program recognizes chemical hazard communication and environmental health professionals who specialize in authoring safety data sheets (SDS) and labels. This registry program was developed through a partnership with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) to assure the recognition of competent professionals. To gain the Registered Specialist: SDS and Label Author credential, an individual must meet the established qualifications and must demonstrate competency in the skills and knowledge defined by the program’s Body of Knowledge. This AIHA Registry Program is the first EHS Specialty Credential that provides recognition for individuals who have expertise in this area.
Program Benefits
Registration through application and successful completion of the competency assessment will allow registrants to engage in the full benefits of the SDS and Label Authoring Registry program:
Listing on the Registry's database for consumer and industry access
Recognition as a credentialed professional among your peers
Shaping the future of the profession by providing a nimble means of linking emerging globally harmonized system (GHS) issues
Use of SDSRP designation
Demonstrating professional integrity through competency assessment
Provides access to a community that shares best practices and solutions
Preparing to Take the Assessment
The SDS and Label Authoring Registry Assessment is designed to determine an individual's proficiency in classification and labeling under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) international standard. The skills and knowledge needed for the Registry assessment can be gained from formal education, in-house or professional training and on-the-job experience.
Review the Body of Knowledge
Review the Study Guide
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The Study Guide describes the content covered and format of the two parts of the competency assessment: the written knowledge test and the practical skills assessment.
Become familiar with the format of the Assessment
The assessment is composed of two parts:
Part One consists of 75 multiple-choice questions that focus on the general knowledge areas in the Body of Knowledge (BoK)
Part Two is a practical assessment of your ability to utilize the GHS to classify one substance and one mixture using the provided data sets and complete a Safety DataSheet (SDS) for the provided data set.
You are allowed up to two hours to complete each part of the assessment.
Application
How to Apply
Submit your qualifications information, and supporting documentation, for reivew using the "Do I Quality" button above
Upload all supporting documentation as outlined in the Qualifications section below
Once your qualifications have been confirmed you will be sent the link to pay the Application and Assessment Fees
Submit the Application and Competency Assessment fees
We will review your qualification information and supporting documentation and contact you if any information is missing or clarification is required. The application review process generally is completed within two weeks of receipt of all required information and requested clarifications.
Qualifications
At least 20 qualification points must be documented in your application. Points are gained through a combination of the following qualifications and are cumulative.
SDS/Label Authoring Experience
Documentation Required: Proof of experience.
A minimum of:
one (1) year of SDS (safety data sheet) and label authoring is required to apply for the registry.
40% of time spent on SDS / Label authoring or other hazard communication related activities during the year is required for each year of experience claimed.
Proof of Experience must include your responsibilities related to preparing SDSs and labels and the period over which the activities have been performed.
Employee - submit a letter of verification from employer stating your job functions includes authoring SDS.
Consultants - submit a list of customers for whom SDS have been authored or if clients are confidential, a detailed description of the types of companies and types of products.
| Total Years of Experience |
Points |
| 1-4 |
5 |
| 5-9 |
10 |
| 10 or more |
15 |
Higher Education
Documentation Required: A copy of diploma (can be unofficial).
| Level of Education |
Points |
| Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science |
5 |
| Bachelor's in Non-Science Major |
3 |
| Associate's Degree |
2 |
| Certificate in Safety & Health |
2 |
| Master's in Engineering or Science |
2 |
| Doctorate in Engineering or Science |
3 |
Continuing Education
Documentation Required: A copy of your course completion confirmation(s) (e.g., Certificate of Completion), applicable page(s) from a Conference Program with proof of attendance, copy of attendance/sign-in sheet, or equivalent documentation.
Categories of acceptable courses include:
- SDS and label authoring
- general mathematics and computation
- general chemistry
- general biology
- anatomy and physiology
- toxicology and ecotoxicology
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- industrial hygiene and safety
- transport and fate of chemicals
- chemical waste
- hazard communication
- risk assessment and communication
- regulations and consensus standards
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Courses can be formal education, in-house or professional training. Also acceptable is attendance at applicable sessions from professional or technical conferences. Points are based on duration as follows:
| Course Duration |
Points |
| Conference session, per hour |
0.125 |
| .5 day |
0.5 |
| 1 day |
1 |
| 1.5 days |
1.5 |
| 2 days |
2 |
Certifications
Documentation Required: A copy of your current certificate(s).
| Certification |
Points |
| CIH |
2 |
| DABT |
2 |
| CHMM |
2 |
| CSP |
2 |
| Other* |
2 |
*Other applicable credential.
Payment
Application and Competency Assessment fees are due when you submit your application.
Maintaining Registration
Registered Professionals, SDS and Label Authoring, have two options for maintaining registration.