CLP Up-date (The classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures)

1. CLP Up-date (The classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures) (DIRECTIVE 2008/112/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 amending Council Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC and Directives 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in order to adapt them to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures)

2. CLP Up-date The production and use of chemicals is fundamental to all economies all over the world. However, it is also recognised that chemicals pose risks that should be indicated throughout the supply chain. Many countries have developed systems for providing information on hazardous properties and control measures of chemicals aimed at ensuring their safe production, transport, use and disposal. Yet, those systems are currently not always compatible with each other and often require multiple labels and Safety Data Sheets for the same product.

3. CLP Up-date Consequently, companies involved in international trade need to follow multiple regulations regarding hazard classification and labelling depending on where they do business and users may see inconsistent label warnings and Safety Data Sheets for the same chemical.

4. CLP Up-date Processes • Classification • In most of the cases, suppliers need to decide on the classification of a substance or mixture. This is called self-classification.

5. CLP Up-date • Labelling • Suppliers must label a substance or mixture contained in packaging according to CLP before placing it on the market either when: • A substance is classified as hazardous • A mixture contains one or more substances classified as hazardous above a certain threshold.

6. CLP Up-date • Labelling (cont.) • The Elements of CLP Compliant Label (GHS Label) • The CLP label should be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the packaging immediately containing your substance or mixture. They should be legible horizontally when the package is set down normally. A CLP compliant label shall contain the following elements:

7. CLP Up-date • Labelling (cont.) • Hazard pictograms   • A hazard pictogram is a pictorial presentation of a particular hazard. Accordingly, the classification of your substance or mixture determines the hazard pictograms that should be displayed on your label, for example: • Note: Hazard pictograms should be in the shape of a square set at a point (diamond shape), and should have a black symbol on a white background with a red border. Each hazard pictogram should cover at least one fifteenth of the surface area of the harmonised label, but the minimum area shall not be less than 1 square centimetres.

8. CLP Up-date • Labelling (cont.) • Signal words • A signal word indicates to the reader if a hazard is generally more severe or less severe. The label should include the relevant signal word in accordance with the classification of the hazardous substance or mixture. In case your substance or mixture displays a more severe hazard, the label should bear the signal word ‘danger’, and in case of less severe hazards, it should bear the signal word ‘warning’.

9. CLP Up-date Labelling (cont.) Hazard statements Your labels should also bear the relevant hazard statements describing the nature and severity of the hazards of your substance or mixture.  Hazard statement codes: H2physical hazards; H3 health hazards; H4 environmental hazards Hazard class: H252: Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

10. CLP Up-date • Labelling (cont.) • Precautionary statements   • Your labels should bear the relevant precautionary statements, giving advice on measures to prevent or minimize adverse effects to human health or the environment arising from the hazards of your substance or mixture. Furthermore, the precautionary statements of one language should be grouped together with the hazard statements on the label. • Precautionary  statement codes: For example P1 General; P2 Prevention; P3 Response; P4 Storage • Precautionary measurements: • P102: Keep out of reach of children; • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surfaces. • P311: Call a poison center or doctor/physician • P403: Store in a well-ventilated place

11. CLP Up-date • Safety Data Sheets • Safety data sheets are the main tool for ensuring that manufacturers and importers communicate enough information along the supply chain to allow safe use of their substances and mixtures. • Note: There is a new format!

12. CLP Up-date 4. Harmonised Classification and Labelling   Certain situations require that the classification of a substance is harmonized and made obligatory at Community level to ensure an adequate risk management throughout the European Community.

13. CLP Up-date 4. Harmonised Classification and Labelling (cont.)

14. CLP Up-date 5. Alternative chemical name in mixtures Suppliers who are concerned about disclosing the full composition of a mixture, on the label or in the safety data sheet, can request the use of an alternative chemical name for a substance to protect the confidential nature of their business, and in particular, their intellectual property rights.

15. CLP Up-date 6. C & L Inventory The Classification & Labelling (C&L) Inventory is a database that will contain basic classification and labelling information on notified and registered substances received from manufacturers and importers.