Chemical Labeling and SDS Requirements in Israel

Israel implements GHS-style hazard communication through Israeli Standard SI 2302, covering classification, labelling, and Safety Data Sheet expectations for hazardous chemical products. Suppliers should also consider the Hazardous Substances Law, workplace safety regulations, sector-specific product rules, and applicable Standards Institution of Israel requirements before placing chemical products on the Israeli market.

SDS Requirements

Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals in Israel should follow the GHS-style 16-section approach reflected in SI 2302 and applicable workplace safety requirements. SDSs should identify the product and supplier, hazards, composition, first-aid and firefighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological and ecological information, disposal, transport, regulatory information, and revision details. English SDSs may be accepted in many business contexts, but Hebrew localization should be evaluated for the intended users, enforcement context, and product channel.

Consumer Label Requirements

Consumer chemical labels in Israel should be evaluated against SI 2302 where the product is a hazardous substance or mixture, and against any applicable sector rules for detergents, pesticides, cosmetics, biocides, or other regulated products. A compliant hazard label should communicate the product identifier, supplier details, hazard pictograms, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and other mandatory warnings in a language and format suitable for the Israeli market. Importers should confirm whether Hebrew labelling, Standards Institution approval, or additional Ministry-level requirements apply to the product category.

Workplace Label Requirements

Workplace labels for hazardous chemicals in Israel should communicate GHS-aligned hazards consistent with SI 2302 and the SDS. Labels should include the product identifier, supplier information, relevant pictograms, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and safe-use information. Employers should also ensure that workplace containers, storage areas, and worker instructions remain consistent with occupational safety obligations and any hazardous substances permitting or storage controls.

Official Regulatory Resources

• Standards Institution of Israel