CLP
The CLP Regulation ensures that the hazards presented by chemicals are clearly communicated to workers and consumers in the European Union through classification and labelling of chemicals.
Processes
In most of the cases, suppliers need to decide on the classification of a substance or mixture. This is called self-classification.
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.
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.
Harmonised Classification and Labelling
Certain situations require that the classification of a substance is harmonised and made obligatory at Community level to ensure an adequate risk management throughout the European Community.
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.
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.