Compliance under Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 and amended thereafter

The Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, are designed to regulate and ensure the safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous chemicals. The rules aim to minimize risks to human health, property, and the environment from chemical accidents.

Key Requirements under the rules

Health and Safety Management
Emergency Preparedness
Risk Assessment and Audits
Regulatory Compliance
Safe Storage and Handling

Health and Safety Management

Services Offered Under This Regulatory Compliance

Health and Safety Audits ▼
  1. Evaluate the facility's compliance with health and safety standards under the MSIHC Rules.
  2. Assess the effectiveness of existing safety systems, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification ▼
  1. Conduct detailed Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) to evaluate potential risks in chemical handling and storage.
  2. Provide risk mitigation strategies tailored to the facility's operations.
Emergency Preparedness Audits ▼
  1. Assist in developing and testing On-Site Emergency Plans to manage chemical accidents effectively.
  2. Support the coordination and creation of Off-Site Emergency Plans with local authorities and community stakeholders.
Worker Health and Safety Programs ▼
  1. Implement occupational health monitoring programs for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals.
  2. Provide training programs on safe handling, emergency response, and first aid procedures.
Regulatory Compliance Assistance ▼
  1. Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory notifications, accident reports, and compliance documentation.
  2. Ensure adherence to guidelines for safe storage, labeling, and transport of hazardous chemicals.
Periodic Safety, Testing and Inspections ▼
  1. Conduct inspections of safety equipment, storage facilities, and operational processes to prevent accidents.
  2. Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in safety systems.

Frequent asked Questions (FAQs)

The Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 regulate the handling of hazardous chemicals in India to prevent industrial accidents, protect workers, and ensure environmental safety. They were enacted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Any entity involved in the manufacture, storage, handling, or import of hazardous chemicals above specified threshold quantities must comply. This includes industries like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and chemical manufacturing.

  • Identify and classify hazardous chemicals.
  • Conduct risk assessment and safety audits.
  • Maintain an on-site emergency plan.
  • Provide safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous substances.
  • Notify authorities about hazardous chemical storage.

  • Factories must notify the concerned authorities if they store hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities.
  • A Site Notification (Schedule 2 & 3 chemicals) must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Factories and the Pollution Control Board.

  • Proper labeling and classification of chemicals.
  • Safe handling procedures and worker training.
  • Firefighting, leakage detection, and emergency response facilities.
  • Adequate ventilation, spill containment, and temperature control.

  • Inform the authorities 30 days before import (for specified hazardous chemicals).
  • Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and transport safety.
  • Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to relevant authorities.

  • Violation of MSIHC Rules may result in fines, factory closure, or imprisonment under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  • Serious offenses, especially those leading to accidents, attract higher penalties and legal action.

  • Factories Act, 1948 (worker safety).
  • Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management) Rules, 2016 (waste disposal).
  • Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996.

  • The rules were amended in 1994, 2000, and 2022 to introduce stricter safety measures, updated chemical classification, and additional responsibilities for importers.
  • The 2022 amendment aligns MSIHC with GHS (Globally Harmonized System) for chemical classification.

  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
  • Maintain updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Train employees on chemical handling and emergency response.
  • Implement safe storage and disposal mechanisms.
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