EU Classification Labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures - one system to operate
12 Jan 2011
The new EU CLP Regulation
adopts the United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Manufacturers, importers and downstream users (formulators) have particular obligations under EU CLP Regulation. The brochures appended originate from the Health and Safety Authority and aims to assist users in our schools/ departments and research centres to identify what these obligations are and when they apply, while introducing the new terminology and labelling regime for substances and mixtures.
The EU CLP Regulation will become fully operational by 1st June 2015, at which point the existing Irish CPL Regulations will be repealed.
End users at School and Department level should:
- familiarise themselves with the new notation and classifications
- examine the content to see how they come under the scheme
- post up laminated copies of these notices at all local points of use and
- distribute a copy of these pdfs to all relevant staff users of substances and mixtures particularly those involved in risk assessment, purchasing and research - in particular the generation of new products.
see further details on the overview brochure and download posters provided by the Health and Safety Authority appended to this news story. users should expect to see this information in SAfety data sheets that they receive from suppliers from now on. Researchers should utilise this notation in new compounds and formulations.
Health and Safety Office January 2011
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CLP system explanatory overview brochure
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CLP poster 1 - Hazard classifications and associated labels
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CLP poster 2 - Hazard and Precautionary statements |
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