Tuesday 26 May 2015



CLP/GHS - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures


  
New Regulation Style Label

Old Style Label - to be discontinued

  
       
From June 1st 2015 the symbols used to identify chemicals is changing from the orange and black labels to the white and red ones below.

The regulation ensures that classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals matches that of the GHS standards (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, created by the United Nations to identify hazardous chemicals through standard symbols and phrases).

The regulation has been designed in order for the international trade of chemicals to be done safely, providing protection to human health and the environment.

These rules will apply to chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers.
New CLP Symbols from June 1st 2015

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More Info : Taken from European Chemicals Agency website

CLP 2015 

Review the classification and labelling of your mixtures!

From 1 June 2015, the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation will be the only legislation to apply to the classification and labelling of both substances and mixtures. CLP requires companies to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before placing them on the market.

The classification and labelling of hazardous chemicals is based on the Globally Harmonised System, agreed in the UN. Its purpose is to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment, as well as the free movement of substances, mixtures and articles.

The obligations under the CLP Regulation are similar to the previous EU legislation; however, there are some important differences. An enormous number of products must be re-labelled to comply with CLP, including consumer items such as paints or detergents, as well as industrial mixtures.


Get to know the CLP requirements and implement them! 


To (re)classify and label your mixtures you can:

Use the information provided by your supplier in the safety data sheet (SDS)
Check ECHA's Classification and Labelling Inventory to find out how others have classified and labelled the relevant substances

Make use of the harmonised classification and labelling for the most hazardous chemicals on the EU market 
Use the classification and labelling information from your suppliers if you refill, repackage or re-import hazardous chemicals into the EU without changing their composition”


Additional info

http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/guidance-documents/guidance-on-clp



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