The replacement of the former FISPQ (Chemical Product Safety Information Sheet) with the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) marks a significant step forward in the standardization and communication of hazards in the Brazilian chemical industry. More than just a change of acronym, this is a regulatory shift with direct impact on compliance, operational safety, and relationships with customers and regulatory bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we explain what motivated this transition, what changes in practice, and how Amino proactively met the new requirements with a structured and modern approach to managing technical documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The change was driven by the update to the ABNT NBR 14725<\/strong> standard, which sets the criteria for classification, labeling, and hazard communication of chemical products. Since the 2023 version, the official term has become SDS \u2013 Safety Data Sheet,<\/strong> aligned with the international GHS model (Globally Harmonized System).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a while, both FISPQ and SDS coexisted, but this transitional period has ended. Now, only SDS is accepted as the official terminology. The new sheet includes more detailed information, updated mandatory fields, and clearer risk presentation, which improves understanding and enhances safety throughout the logistics and usage chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SDS structure is broader and requires more technical precision. Some highlights of the new version include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For companies, this means reviewing existing documents, updating internal processes, and, in many cases, adopting specific tools to ensure compliance and agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Amino, we adopted a proactive approach to ensure that all our documentation complied with the new standard even before the transition period ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of this strategy, we implemented a specialized solution for SDS generation and management, <\/strong>capable of automatically incorporating regulatory updates. As a result, we began generating documents already aligned with the ABNT NBR 14725:2023 requirements, even while the term “FISPQ” was still widely used in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This change brought significant gains in efficiency, standardization, and technical safety, while reducing the risk of human error, which is common in manual processes. The update of existing product sheets was also integrated into the workflow, ensuring that all shipped materials are accompanied by the correct documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SDS is not the end, but part of a continuous journey toward excellence in chemical safety. Amino remains alert to regulatory updates, constantly working to improve its processes and technical support tools, always focused on safety, agility, and reliability of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you work with formulation, transportation, or the use of chemical products, this change directly impacts your operations. And if you have any questions about how to interpret or apply the new SDS in your processes, our technical team is ready to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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