Understanding clp the classification, labelling and packaging clp regulation ec no 12722008 is based on the united nations globally harmonised system ghs and its purpose is to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment, as well as the free movement of substances, mixtures and articles. Ojec english special edition, series i, chapter 1967, p. An additional range of precut ghsclp labels with preprinted diamonds, enable you to customise your label in seconds markware label design software this userfriendly label design software includes preconfigured ghsclp settings. It represents module 1 of the overall guidance related to the clp regulation. The classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. The clp regulation ce 12722008 aligns previous eu legislation with the ghs globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals, a united nations system to identify hazardous chemicals and to inform users about these hazards. General p101 if medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. The ghs has been implemented in the eu by regulation ec no 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures the clp regulation.
An international globally harmonised system for classification and labelling of chemicals ghs has been available since 2003. European regulation ec no 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures came into force on 20 january 2009 in all eu member states, including the uk. The clp regulation entered into force on 20 january 2009. The deadline for substance classification according to the new rules was 1 december 2010. Overview of member states decisions in relation to implementation of annex viii to the clp regulation poison centre notification version 3. Pdf the new european regulation 12722008 on classification. Eu amends clp regulation on substances and mixtures sgs. Be notified by email when new initiatives are added on topics youre interested in or follow developments to individual initiatives. The commission report to the european parliament and the council on communication on the safe use of chemicals according to article 342 of clp regulation is available. It is based on an international agreement known as the globally harmonised system.
Transport of dangerous goods, manual of tests and criteria. Clp is deeply linked with transport in ghs system and therefore an article discusses the relationship among clp regulation and transport regulations of dangerous goods. It aligns existing eu legislation to the united nations globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of. The clp regulation entered into force across all eu member states, including the uk, on 20 january 2009. These supply rules constitute the terms and conditions upon which clp supplies electricity and shall be applicable to all its registered customers. The concentration of isocyanate stated is the percentage by weight of the free monomer calculated with. No 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures the clp regulation. What is the clp regulation all substances and mixtures have to be classified and any hazardous ones have to be labelled and packaged according to the regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures clp regulation before they can be placed on the market. Classification, labelling and packaging clp act now. The clp regulation for classification, labelling and packaging is a european union regulation from 2008, which aligns the european union system of classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to the globally harmonised system ghs. By agreement, it is also applicable in the eea, and. The new law for substances and mixtures, where classification and labeling are stipulated in the clp regulation, will become effective on december 1, 2019.
The ghs system is using the 9 ghs pictograms, in europe also known as clp pictograms, with their ghs number, signal words and meaning, shown in the table below. The clp regulation has replace dangerous substances directive 67548eec dsd and dangerous. Advice on the clp regulation the latest chemical regulations on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures is known by its abbreviated form, the clp regulation. To be implemented in a binding way, it must be transposed into the national law of individual states or communities of states. Introductory guidance on the clp regulation version 3. The new european regulation 12722008 on classification. The consolidated version of the regulation ec no 12722008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of.
In fulfilling their responsibilities downstream users should be allowed to use the classification of a substance or mixture derived in accordance with this regulation by an actor in the supply chain, provided that they do not change the composition of the. Markware supports the new ghsclp regulation for marking hazardous materials. The purpose of this regulation is to harmonise the criteria for classification of substances and mixtures, and the rules on labelling and packaging for hazardous substances and mixtures. This regulation repealed directives 67548eec and 199945ec as of 1 june 2015 objective. However, users are reminded that the text of the clp regulation is the only authentic legal reference and that the information in this document does not constitute legal. The direct acting classification, labelling and packaging clp regulation takes over.
The consolidated version does not include recitals. Clp classification and labelling regulation eu no 12722008, clp, concerns the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures which are released on the eu market. Regulation ec no 12722008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing directives 67548eec and 199945ec, and amending regulation ec no 19072006 text with eea relevance. The 5 directives amended by directive 201427eu are. The minimum size of the pictograms is no more determined by the section 1. Introductory guidance on the clp regulation version 2. To ensure reliable power supply operation and provide customers with latest information, clp maintains a set of supply rules which will be updated from time to time. Clp regulation 2016 portable sanitation europe ltd. The classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals amendments to secondary legislation regulations 2015 the regulations transpose directive 201427eu by amending the relevant domestic legislation. Commission regulation ec no 7902009 of 10 august 2009 amending. Parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on. However, users are reminded that the text of the clp regulation is the only authentic legal reference and that the information in this document does not constitute legal advice. Pstatements according to the clpregulation structure of the pphrases. Clp is a globally harmonised system across all european union countries, including the uk.
The information is based on input from member states. On 1 june 2015 the old classification and labelling system known as chip4 comes to an end. Packaging clp regulation covers hazardous chemicals. Guidance on labelling and packaging in accordance with.
It is known by its abbreviated form, the clp regulation or just plain clp. Clp is hazard based and does not consider risk assessment. Clp is short for a very long eu regulation, both in its title and its content. Eu clp regulation ec no 12722008 on the classification. However, users are reminded that the text of the clp regulation is the only. The classification, labelling and packaging clp regulation covers hazardous chemicals sold to professional users and consumers. Using annex vii for translation from dsddpd to clp classification 36. In europe, this has been done through the clp regulation. Clp is a regulatory framework for the classification and labelling of substances and mixtures in the eu. Mar 15, 2017 this video is about introduction to coshh and clp and it is aimed for those who need to know what the hazards and risks with chemicals are and what the hazards pictograms on the side of the. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, rosa draisci and others published the new european regulation 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures clp regulation.
This information sheet outlines the key requirements for the labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals under the clp regulation. The ufi and what it means for your product labels pdf. May 29, 2018 the eu has published atp11 to amend annex vi of the clp regulation. The dangerous substances directive as amended was one of the main european union laws concerning chemical safety, until its full replacement by the new regulation clp regulation 2008, starting in 2016. Reach is the regulation ec no 19072006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals. Reach and safety data sheets health and safety executive. Prevention p201 obtain special instructions before use. Regulation ec no 12722008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing directives 67548eec and 199945ec, and amending regulation ec no 19072006. Classification and labelling clpghs classification and labelling clpghs. The regulation ec no 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, commonly known as clp regulation, entered into force on 20 january 2009.
Clp contains all the ghs hazard classes but some of the hazard categories have not been taken up for consistency reason with reach. European regulation ec no 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures came into force on 20 january. The clp regulation progressively replaced the eus dangerous substances and dangerous preparations directives which were repealed on 1 june 2015. An article is dedicated to the application of clp to nanomaterials, important challenge in the future. Eu clp stands for the regulation ec no 12722008 on the classification,labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Labeling according regulation ec no 12722008 clp pictogram signal word danger hazard statements h226 h319 h351 h373 h412 flammable liquid and. The recitals can be found in the clp initial text below. Clp incorporates the united nations globally harmonised. Classification and labelling clpghs internal market. Pstatements according to the clp regulation structure of the pphrases. Clp regulation incorporates all of the amendments and corrigenda to the clp regulation until the date marked in the first page of the regulation. Regulation ec no 12722008 of the european parliament and council of 16 december 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing directives 67548eec and 199945ec, and amending regulation. The hazard properties of all chemical substances are communicated in a standardised format defined by the regulation. Regulation ec no 12722008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and.
Overview of member states decisions in relation to. Directives 67548eec and 199945ec, and amending regulation ec no 19072006. The clp regulation ec no 12722008 on classification, labelling and packaging clp of substances and mixtures entered into force on the 20th january 2009 and, following a phased transitional period, applies to all hazardous substances and mixtures placed on the market. Reach and safety data sheets uk reach competent authority information leaflet number safety data sheets july 2016 sds can continue to be used by distributors and downstream users according to the transitional arrangements as described in the section how does the clp regulation affect sds. Regulation before placing them on the market, according to the classification derived.