Compliant Label & SDS Translations for the Canadian Market

Technical Translations for Labels & Safety Data Sheets

Dell Tech provides accurate technical translations of SDSs and chemical product labels into Canadian French and Spanish. Technical translation is not the same as simple language conversion. It involves the transfer of scientific content from one language to another with close attention paid to both regulatory standards and specialized chemical terminology.

We ensure that your documents are translated by experts with regulatory and scientific training who understand the nuance of language in compliance documents. This is especially critical in Canada, where bilingual SDSs are mandatory, and specific formatting requirements apply depending on the audience, product category, and market destination.

What Needs to Be Translated?

In many cases, translation is not just a convenience – It is a legal requirement. For example:

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Canadian regulations require SDSs to be provided in both English and Canadian French for hazardous workplace products. These SDSs must comply with the 16-section format under WHMIS 2015/2022 and reflect precise scientific terminology.
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Workplace Labels and Consumer Packaging

Hazardous product labels used in Canadian workplaces must include compliant language for both English and French. Even when a product originates in the U.S., relabeling or reauthoring may be required for sale in Canada.
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Regulatory Lists and Variations

Canada maintains unique regulatory lists and requirements, such as:

• Occupational exposure limits set out by individual provinces

• The Domestic Substances List (DSL) and Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL)

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) classification

• Canada-specific GHS statements

• Ingredient disclosure thresholds

• Consumer regulations under CCCR 2001.

Compliance Support for Translated Documents

Translations are performed in collaboration with our regulatory experts to ensure the finished product remains compliant in format and meaning. This includes:

Ensuring SDSs maintain WHMIS 2015/2022 or OSHA HCS 2012/2024 compliance after translation

Rewriting hazard and precautionary statements to reflect official phrasing from government lists

Adjusting formatting and layout based on bilingual presentation requirements

How Dell Tech Can Help with Technical Translations

Dell Tech specializes in regulatory translation services for the chemical, cosmetic, natural health, and consumer product sectors. All translations are performed by native-speaking professionals trained in regulatory compliance and scientific terminology.

Available Languages

We offer technical translations in:

Why Choose Dell Tech for Technical Translations

Decades
of Experience

We have authored thousands of SDSs for regulated products across industries and jurisdictions.

Multilingual and
Regulatory-Ready

Our SDSs meet language and compliance requirements for each target country, including bilingual formats where mandatory.

Classification & Document
Oversight

We perform classification, translation, label creation, and SDS authoring in one integrated process—ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Fast Turnaround &
Reliable Delivery

We deliver professional SDS packages quickly, often within 3 to 5 business days depending on complexity.

Meet Your Client Services Contact
Kim Samela
Client Services Manager
Before joining Dell Tech, Kim spent 14+ years in the hospitality industry. Most of this time was spent working at the Four Points by Sheraton London Hotel and Conference Centre. Kim has built on the knowledge gained through the Hotel Management Program she took at Fanshawe College and developed extensive experience in customer service, sales & marketing, and event coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions About Technical Translations

Technical translation is the transportation of scientific text from one language to another with close attention paid to both specialized technical terminology and regulatory compliance rules. Technical translation is important for safety data sheets because it ensures the new SDS is compliant for the intended country. Simply translating from one language to another may not accurately reflect critical information about the hazards, composition, and safe handling of chemical substances, which are essential for ensuring that this information is effectively communicated to workers and regulators in different regions and countries.

Dell Tech offers access to professionally trained English, Canadian French & Spanish language translators who specialize in translating technical documents such as safety data sheets. Our team also offers combined SDS Authoring for both Canada and the USA.

We ensure the accuracy and quality of SDS and label translations by using a professionally trained English/Canadian French/Spanish language translator in combination with the technical expertise of our Product Safety team who have extensive knowledge of Canadian and USA chemical regulations.

Technical translations help companies operating in international markets by ensuring products entering new markets are compliant with local chemical regulations. In Canada for example, there are unique occupational exposure limits set out by the Provinces which must be adhered to. Our team understands these lists and can interpret them in your local language to ensure the safety of both workers and consumers, prevent regulatory violations, and minimize the risk of legal and financial penalties.

Yes, Spanish is Dell Tech’s professional translator’s mother tongue. Dell Tech’s translations are provided in “standard Spanish”. Standard Spanish is seen to be universal, especially in technical writing such as chemical labels and safety data sheets.

Yes, Dell Tech provides customized technical translation services to meet the specific needs of your company. We work closely with clients to understand your unique requirements and tailor our services to meet those needs. This can include translating content for specific regions or markets, incorporating company-specific language and branding, and providing ongoing support as your business grows and changes.

Contact Dell Tech for Translation Services

Let Dell Tech support your regulatory compliance with accurate technical translations for Canada, the U.S., and international markets.