Hazardous Materials Compliance For Products

Managing hazardous materials in Odoo requires clear documentation and compliance with shipping and safety regulations. The Hazardous Materials Compliance & Shipping Information module enhances Odoo’s Inventory & Product Management by adding dedicated fields for safety, handling, and transportation compliance.

With this module, businesses dealing with regulated materials can ensure safe handling, accurate shipping documentation, and compliance with international safety standards.

Key Features & Benefits:

A. Hazardous Material Tracking: Adds dedicated fields to the Product form for regulatory compliance.

B. New Compliance Fields in Product Form:

1. Hazard Codes – Store relevant hazard classification codes.
2. UN Code – Enter the United Nations classification for hazardous materials.
3. HMIS Rating – Define health, flammability, reactivity, and PPE requirements.
4. Shipping Information – Document handling and transport instructions.
   - Integration with Product Categories – Easily classify hazardous materials based on categories.
   - Enhanced Product & Inventory Views – Displays hazard-related information in product and inventory workflows.
   - Print Hazard & Shipping Details – Include hazard codes and safety instructions on: Shipping label, Packing slips, Compliance documentation
   - Seamless Compatibility – Works with Sales, Inventory, and Shipping modules.

Example Use Case:

A company dealing with chemical products needs to document safety and shipping regulations for each item. Instead of maintaining separate compliance spreadsheets, they:

1. Open the Product form and enter Hazard Codes, UN Code, and HMIS Ratings.
2. Ensure warehouse teams can view hazard data before handling materials.
3. Print shipping labels with correct hazard warnings and compliance details.
4. Avoid regulatory fines by ensuring accurate shipping and storage documentation.