SDS Studio vs traditional SDS authoring and translation agencies

Cost

SDS Studio: 59 EUR + VAT per SDS (per product and language), no subscription, first project free without a card.

Consultant or agency: usually quoted per document and per language; translation and expert review are often priced separately. Ask your provider for a quote to compare.

Time

SDS Studio: in our own use, a typical SDS is ready for review in minutes; a translation runs in the background in several minutes.

Consultant or agency: depends on queue and back-and-forth, commonly days to weeks.

Regulatory content

SDS Studio applies CLP calculation rules, official CLP phrases, ECHA harmonised data, ADR 2025 transport data and national rules for the target country automatically. Every section stays editable.

A consultant applies the same rules manually. Expert knowledge remains valuable for unusual products.

Responsibility

In both cases the supplier is responsible for the SDS, and a competent person should review it before release. SDS Studio does not promise authority acceptance.

When to choose which

SDS Studio fits recurring work: many products, many languages, regular updates.

A consultant fits one-off complex cases, for example novel substances or disputes. InnovaTox also offers expert services.

Questions

Is SDS Studio cheaper?

For recurring SDSs and translations usually yes, as the price is a flat 59 EUR + VAT per SDS without subscription.

Can I combine both?

Yes. Create the SDS in SDS Studio and have it reviewed by your expert.