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Classification, Labeling and Packaging

As a critical component of the new regulatory requirements for hazard communications, the European Union has legislated strict Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) requirements which are drawn from the United Nation's Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The CLP Regulation replaces the current EU rules for classification, labeling and packaging of substances by mandating that manufacturers, importers, distributors, and downstream users (e.g., formulators who mix products) to:

  • Reclassify and re-label substances.
  • Submit notification to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) of the classification and labeling of their substances (unless this same data already has been supplied under the EU's REACh registration.)
  • Reclassify and re-label mixtures by June 1, 2015.

Unlike the EU's REACh registration requirements which are based on production volume, CLP requirements apply to all substances and mixtures irrespective of the volume supplied. This means that notifications to ECHA will be required for substances manufactured or imported even in small quantities, as well as those manufactured or imported in quantities greater than one ton per year. Furthermore, the CLP Inventory notifications are known to be a challenging and labor intensive exercise. As an example, if notifications are completed using the IUCLID 5 application, ECHA estimates 200 fields will need to be completed for each notification.

Why Cardno ENTRIX?

Cardno ENTRIX has expertise in assisting clients in developing effective approaches to CLP requirements. Our professionals are well-versed and experienced in the navigation and compliance with the CLP requirements, classifications, notifications, and inventory submittals.

Our nationwide team of chemists, toxicologists and related experts are accomplished in providing specific input on all aspects of chemical, physical, toxicology and environmental properties.

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