CLP Regulation Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures

The CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 aligns previous EU legislation with the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.9, a United Nations system, to identify and inform users about these hazardous chemicals.

It is also connected to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

This regulation does not cover:

  • Radioactive Substances and Mixtures
  • Cosmetics
  • Medicines and Certain Medical Devices
  • Food
  • The Transport of Dangerous Goods

Classification

Substances and mixtures are classified in specific hazard classes (type of hazard) and categories (level of hazard):

  • Physicochemical hazard (e.g. flammable liquid);
  • Health hazard (e.g. acute toxicity, carcinogenicity);
  • Environmental hazard (e.g. for the ozone layer, aquatic environment).

Labelling

Substances and mixtures must be labelled with the following information:

  • Supplier identity
  • Name of the substance or mixture and/or identification number
  • Nominal quantity of the product in the package
  • Hazard pictograms (graphic designs combining symbols and other visual elements)
  • Signal words for the level of hazard (‘Warning’ or ‘Danger’)
  • Risk phrases (‘Fire or projection hazard’, ‘Fatal if swallowed’, etc…)
  • Safety advice (‘Keep only in original container’, ‘Protect from moisture’, ‘Keep out of reach of children’, etc…)
     

 

Packaging

The packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures must:

  • Prevent the contents escaping
  • Be made of materials that are resistant when in contact with the contents
  • Be strong and solid
  • Have sealable fastenings

 

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