The labelling of the substance must be in accordance with
the ClP Regulations before it is put on the market. Hence the importance
of referring to these standard nomenclatures in order to classify each
substance systematically and intelligiblely on the Community market.
In the face of the
development of globalization and the relocation of the production units of many
companies in the sector, we are witnessing an increase in the demands for translation
of technical texts related to the labels and packaging ofdangerous chemicals.
Work of the
technical translator
One of the main
obligations of a technical translator specialising in this sector is undoubtedly to keep
constantly informed of changes and new legislation related to the protection of
the environment and workers. However, you do not need to become an expert
in chemistry or in the legislative field. It is enough, indeed, to follow
the logic of this market and make sure to transfer a message. In this
case, the latter should not be "interpreted" but
"transposed" by complying with rigorous standards, established as a
result of precise studies on the composition of the materials used. In
this context, research plays a fundamental role, as does the processing of the location of repetitions and
possible content updates.
Managing the format of SDS cards
Another
small difficulty faced by translators is the management of the
format. Indeed, the listings are often PDF documents published directly
through AdobePro. You don't have to be a computer expert to use this
program. However, this requires the acquisition of skills that are
somewhat different from the translator's standard workflow. In fact, the
translator relies on computer tools often designed specifically for his
profession. In the past, the translator had to work on native files, in Indesign,
etc. Using AdobePro is a step forward. This simple and intuitive tool
speeds up the process of translating security data sheets. Thus, customers
requesting a translation of technical documents can minimize the dreaded costs
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