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REACH and CLP Updates

REACH and CLP Updates. Caroline Walsh MSc, March 5 th 2015. Content. Risk management on chemicals Updates on REACH and CLP CLP 2015 campaign REACH 2018 campaign Labels and SDS- Key tools in risk assessment Information and Guidance. INFORMATION is KEY to successful

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REACH and CLP Updates

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  1. REACH and CLP Updates Caroline Walsh MSc, March 5th 2015

  2. Content • Risk management on chemicals • Updates on REACH and CLP • CLP 2015 campaign • REACH 2018 campaign • Labels and SDS- Key tools in risk assessment • Information and Guidance

  3. INFORMATION is KEY to successful RISK MANAGEMENT

  4. Risk Management

  5. What we don't want

  6. What we do want • Information on chemicals that is .. • CLEAR • ACCURATE • UP TO DATE • Where do we find it..

  7. Information on chemicals • In YOUR WORKPLACE • Use, processes, operational conditions, storage • Your Chemical inventory • Safety Data Sheets from suppliers • Hazard Labels from suppliers

  8. Information on chemicals • From OUTSIDE SOURCES • Trade Associations • Competent Authorities www.hsa.ie/chemicals • European Chemicals Agency www.echa.europa.eu • From EChemPortal • European Commission • Can be OVERWHELMING…

  9. Information on chemicalsREACH • Concept of Communication on REACH • REACH information/processes incl. • Information on chemicals-updated • Public Consultation • New Compliance Check Strategy • Risk Management Option Analysis • OSH Directives and REACH Regulation • REACH 2018 registration /roadmap • REACH Communicators Network

  10. Information on chemicals http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13639/risk_communications_en.pdf

  11. Information on chemicals

  12. REACH updateBy numbers

  13. REACH update ECHA public consultation

  14. REACH Update Compliance Check Strategy Safer chemicals - focusing on what matters most • A new strategy for compliance check to improve the quality of information provided by companies • REACH is making a difference • Providing confidence • Improved communication • Efficiently selecting substances that raise potential concern • Generating standard information for assessing safety • Improving the transparency • http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13608/echa_cch_strategy_en.pdf

  15. REACH Article 57 (f) Equivalent Level of Concern (ELOC) REACH Update Risk ManagementOption Analysis • Benefits RMOA • Constant review • All risks considered • Delayed effects • Sensitising • Irreversible • Socio Economic • Outcomes of RMOA • Do nothing • Evaluation • Testing Proposal • Harmonised C&L • Restriction • Authorisation • OELV

  16. REACH update OSH legislation and REACH • OELV v DNEL • Chemical Safety Reports /Exposure Scenario’s • SLIC Publication on REACH/CHD/CAD • Commission Workshop on "Managing risks related to chemicals: REACH and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Legislation".  

  17. REACH 2018

  18. REACH 2018 Roadmap Phase 1 – How does the REACH registration 2018 deadline affect a company? Phase 2 – Finding co-registrants Phase 3 – Cooperating with co-registrants Phase 4 – Assessing and documenting hazard and risk information in the registration dossier Phase 5 – Preparing registration dossier in IUCLID 15 Phase 6 – Submitting registration Phase 7 – Keeping registration up-to-date http://echa.europa.eu/reach-2018

  19. REACH 2018 Communicators Network • Support for SME’s with their REACH registrations • AWARENESS RAISING • Targeted at SME’s • Comprises of • Competent authorities • HelpNet • ECHA’s accredited stakeholders • European Enterprise Network • Lessons learnt from 2010 & 2013 • Meeting in March

  20. Information on chemicalsCLP • CLP information/processes incl. • Information on chemicals-updated • Public Consultation- HCL • Mixture Classification • CLP 2015 Awareness raising • Labelling in transition • Hot topics • CLP legal updates

  21. CLP 2015

  22. Information on chemicals

  23. CLP updateBy numbers

  24. CLP 2015 • HSA support for SME’s classifying mixtures • Target during 2014/2015 importers, formulators and workers • From June 2015 target to include consumers • Preparing a ‘read the label’ consumer awareness campaign • Commission hosting workshop in May for consumers • Further CLP workshops planned for Q4 2015

  25. CLP 2015 • ECHA support for SME’s classifying mixtures • AWARENESS RAISING • Website for mixtures • Targeted at SME’s • ECHA CLP guidance & FAQ’s • National Helpdesks

  26. How to classify a mixture 5 steps to classification • Identify all the relevant information for ALL relevant hazard classes/categories • Examine all the information for validity/relevance • Evaluate against the CLP criteria ( Annex I to CLP) • Decide on the classification- then label/package/prepare SDS • Review when new information/change in criteria Title II

  27. Mixture Classification • Most classifications are done by suppliers themselves Self Classification of tens of thousands of substances Self Classification of millions of mixtures Importers Formulators Importers Manufacturers Competent Authority Manufacturer Importer Downstream User Harmonised classification of substances ( Annex VI)

  28. Label elements Product Identifier Supplier Information Hazard Pictogram Signal Word Hazard & Precautionary Statements Space for Supplemental information Nominal quantity

  29. Labelling transition • Chemicals ‘on the shelf’ on 1st June 2015 do not need to be relabelled and repackaged until 1st June 2017..

  30. Long life chemicals • Long life chemicals in the workplace do not need to be relabelled unless a workplace risk assessment warrants it as they are not in the ‘supply chain’.

  31. Decanted chemicals • Decanted laboratory chemicals • Decanted workplace chemicals • Labelling requirements are based on workplace risk assessment and where appropriateworkplace signs may apply.

  32. CLP 2015 HOT TOPICS • Placing on the market- • Labelling outer packaging- • Fold out labels- • Language requirements in Member States- • Meeting in March to address before 1st June 2015 Note: FEW QUESTIONS ON CLASSIFICATION?

  33. CLP UpdateThe Law COM consolidated working document up to 4th ATP

  34. CLP UpdateThe Law Chemical Agents Carcinogens & Mutagens Safety Signs Pregnant workers Young Workers Cosmetics Toys EoLV VOC WEE ALL amended because of CLP *ADD also amended

  35. CLP Update • DG GROW • Responsible for OSH Directives • Workerawareness on CLP • Chemical Handling Directive 2014/27/EU • Transposed in Ireland by 1st June 2015 • Publish series of leaflets, posters ,guidance . • Go to link • Workshop on safe use of chemicals (link) (info)

  36. CLP Update • EU- OSHA • Workerawareness on CLP • NAPO man short videos see link.. • NAPO man poster see link

  37. Information filter…

  38. How to manage chemicals • Create and Inventory of chemicals • Use the Labels, Safety Data Sheets • Consider storage, processes, purchasing

  39. Hazard Communication Label Tools for using chemicals safely SDS

  40. Label elements Product Identifier Supplier Information Hazard Pictogram Signal Word Hazard & Precautionary Statements Space for Supplemental information Nominal quantity

  41. Safety Data Sheets • SDS format and content intransitionwith CLP deadlines • ECHA e-guide/video’s available • HSASDSinformation sheet • New SDS format updated with GHS • Wont apply until 1st June 2017

  42. From 1st Dec 2010 to 1st Jun 2015 CLP & DSD CLP Only Current SDS for Substances

  43. Current SDS for Mixtures From 1st Dec 2010 to 1st Jun 2015: DPD DPD

  44. SDS from 1st June 2015 CLP ONLY

  45. Conclusion • Risk assessment only VALID if information accurate. • First source of information is supplier of chemical • If Label or SDS not compliant contact supplier • DO NOT ACCEPT POOR LABELS or SDSs • If difference between suppliers check with them first • Keep up to date with REACH and CLP requirements • Keep records for 10 years • YOU ARE NOT ALONE

  46. Chemicals Helpdesk • All chemical related queries • chemicals@hsa.ie • 1890 289 389 • Scope

  47. National Helpdesks

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