Name: AUK Hygiene
Address: 7 Cavalier Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6TQ, GB
Telephone: 01626 355177

At AUK Hygiene, we hold all our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) online and make them easily accessible to our customers. All our own-brand cleaning chemicals have a QR code on the label which, when scanned, links directly to the product information page where the MSDS is stored. We also provide the facility for you to create, store and print Chemical Dosing Charts, complete with CLP symbols, instructions for use and clear dosing information, within your secure online customer account.

When it comes to completing your COSHH risk assessments, we understand that some businesses might expect hard‑copy MSDS’s. However, we want to reassure you that our online system is not only legal, but safe, efficient, and designed with your compliance and convenience in mind.

The benefits of digital documentation at a glance:

Legally compliant under UK REACH and COSHH regulations
Always up to date with the latest safety data
Secure and instantly accessible from any location
No requirement to print and file – digital access is sufficient
Better for the planet and your operations

How digital MSDSs and COSHH assessments work together

Any business working with chemicals or hazardous substances must, by law, complete a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment for each substance used.

The first step is gathering the product’s Safety Data Sheet, which provides all the information you need about:

The hazardous properties of the substance you’re using
Any associated health effects
Exposure routes (e.g. skin, air)
Recommended risk reduction and PPE measures

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to use this data to complete a COSHH risk assessment tailored to your own working environment, and to make this information available to your employees.

This assessment will identify and evaluate the specific risks of using each chemical product in your workplace and outline the steps that need to be taken to mitigate them.

Our MSDSs and Chemical Dosing Charts are designed to make that process as simple and straightforward for you as possible.

What the law says

Under the UK REACH Regulation (retained from EU law), suppliers must provide a Safety Data Sheet free of charge for every chemical product supplied to a customer. The law is clear that this can be in either paper or electronic format.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirm this, stating that MSDSs can be stored and accessed digitally, as long as your employees have immediate access to them when needed.

Similarly, COSHH regulations require employers to make the corresponding risk assessment readily available and accessible to employees, either digitally or on paper.

In short, holding your MSDSs and COSHH Risk Assessments online is entirely compliant with all UK regulations relating to the use of chemical substances in the workplace. There’s no legal obligation to print and file hard copies – unless it suits your preferences or site policy.

Why digital access makes sense

We choose digital by default because it supports both your compliance and your day-to-day working practices:

Always up to date

With digital versions of MSDSs, you always have the latest data. If formulations change or new hazards are identified, the online document is updated straight away, so you’re never working with out-of-date information.

Instant access – anytime, anywhere

Whether your employees are on-site, in the office, or working remotely, they can access your MSDSs and COSHH assessments quickly via your AUK customer account. No paper trail, no lost printouts.

Efficient and sustainable

Storing documents online cuts down on printing, filing, and unnecessary waste. It’s better for the planet, and a whole lot easier for your operations too.

What this means for you

You can confidently rely on our digital MSDSs and Chemical Dosing Charts and store your COSHH Risk Assessments online, knowing that you’re fully compliant with all UK legal requirements and best-practice standards.

A simpler, more efficient health & safety practice

It’s our mission to make cleaning and hygiene easier for our customers – not just through the products we supply, but through the systems that support your operations.

With digital MSDSs and Chemical Dosing Charts, you get a compliant, streamlined, and up‑to‑date solution built for modern businesses.

This is just one part of our ongoing commitment to smart systems that reduce admin, simplify compliance, and help our customers operate with greater confidence and control.

Need help accessing your documents?

We’re always here to support you. If you have any questions about accessing, downloading or storing your digital MSDSs and COSHH documentation, just give us a call on 01626 355177 or email [email protected].

Digital COSHH Information: fully compliant and easily accessible

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