Harmonization of chemical classification and labeling in the EU: an overview of the CLP regulation and the solutions from Complymarket
The Ordinance for the classification, labeling and packaging (CLP) ((EG) No. 1272/2008) is based on the Global harmonized system (GHS) of the United Nations. Your goal is to ensure a high level of protection for health and environment as well as the free traffic of fabrics, mixtures and products. With the CLP regulation, the guideline on dangerous substances (67/548/EEC (DSD)), the guideline for dangerous preparations (1999/45/EG (DPD)) and the regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) were amended. Since June 1, 2015, the CLP regulation has been the only legal provision for the classification and labeling of substances and mixtures.
For each danger class and category, CLP determines detailed criteria for the labeling elements such as pictograms, signal words and standard statements to danger, avoid, reaction, storage and disposal. In addition, general packaging standards are determined to ensure the safe provision of dangerous fabrics and mixtures. In addition to the communication of dangers through labeling regulations, the CLP regulation also forms the basis for many legal provisions on the risk management of chemicals.
Due to the reporting obligation in accordance with CLP, manufacturers and importers must transmit information about the classification and labeling of the substances they put on the market.
With the inclusion of a new Annex VIII in the CLP regulation in 2017, the poison emergency call centers now have harmonized information requirements for reports in accordance with Article 45. This information is transmitted to the named points in the Member States and used for health emergency measures.
How ComplyMarket can help you:
- Our team has extensive experience in the regulatory support of the CLP directive.
- We offer ad hoc consulting services to ensure that you ensure compliance with CLP and other relevant regulations.