{"id":2911,"date":"2024-05-08T08:45:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T07:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordiik.com\/en\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2024-05-08T10:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T09:00:10","slug":"clp-regulation-revision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordiik.com\/en\/clp\/clp-regulation-revision\/","title":{"rendered":"The European Parlamient approves CLP Regulation revision"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CLP Regulation Revision: A Step Forward in Protecting Health and the Environment<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On April 23, the European Parliament took a crucial step towards protecting human health and the environment with the approval of the revision of the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures)<\/a><\/strong>. This update of the 2008 regulation aims to harmonize the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals throughout Europe, aligning with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS).<\/p>\n

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What does the revision of the CLP Regulation entail?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The revision of the CLP Regulation<\/a> brings with it a series of significant changes that will impact the regulation of chemicals in the European Union. Among the most notable aspects are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Global harmonization:<\/strong> The adoption of the GHS as the basis for the classification and labelling of chemicals will allow for smoother international trade by establishing a common language for communicating the hazards associated with these substances. This translates into greater transparency and understanding of risks for all actors involved in the supply chain, from manufacturers to consumers.<\/li>\n
  2. New classification criteria:<\/strong> More detailed and updated classification criteria are introduced for the assessment of chemical hazards. This will allow for better identification and classification of hazardous substances, ensuring more accurate communication of the risks associated with their use.<\/li>\n
  3. Label changes:<\/strong> Chemical labels will be revamped to incorporate standardized pictograms and hazard statements, making them easier for end-users to understand. In addition, minimum label sizes are established, which for the time being must remain physical.<\/li>\n
  4. Information on mixtures:<\/strong> Manufacturers and suppliers will be required to provide more detailed information on the composition and risks of chemical mixtures. This will facilitate the safe management of these substances in all areas.<\/li>\n
  5. Shared responsibility:<\/strong> The responsibility for classifying and labelling chemicals is distributed among manufacturers, importers and downstream users. This measure seeks to ensure that all actors in the supply chain comply with their obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    New hazard classes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The CLP Regulation introduces new hazard classes to address chemicals that pose specific risks to human health and the environment:<\/p>\n