CLP/GHS

Aligning Chemical Classification and Labelling in the EU: CLP Regulation Review and ComplyMarket Settlement

Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008) based on the United Nations System of Global Harmonization (GHS). The purpose is to ensure a high level of health and environmental protection, as well as the free movement of materials, mixtures, and goods. The CLP Regulation has amended the Hazardous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC (DSD)), the Hazardous Supplies Directive (1999/45/EC (DPD)), and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). Since 1 June 2015, the CLP is the only law in force in the EU for the classification and labelling of substances and mixtures.

CLP establishes detailed criteria for labeling elements such as pictograms, sign words, and standard statements for hazard, prevention, response, storage, and disposal, for each hazard class and category. It also sets general packaging standards to ensure the safe supply of hazardous ingredients and mixtures. In addition to hazard communication through labelling requirements, the CLP is also the basis for many legal provisions on chemical risk management.

The notification obligation under the CLP requires manufacturers and importers to submit classification and labeling information for the substances they market to the C&L Inventory held by ECHA.

With the addition of a new Annex VIII to the CLP Regulation in 2017, poison centers now have information requirements that are harmonized for notification under Article 45. This information is submitted to an appointed body in a Member State and is used for health emergency response.

How ComplyMarket Can Help You:

• Our team has extensive experience in providing regulatory support for CLP directives.
  
• We offer ad-hoc consulting services to help you ensure compliance with the CLP and other relevant regulations.