From 1 January 2021, the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has been governed by the “Retained CLP Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008 as amended for Great Britain”, commonly referred to as GB CLP.
Under this regulation, hazardous chemicals must be properly labelled to ensure necessary precautions are taken and, in the words of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), to ensure “telling others about the classification.”
Chemleg can prepare your labels in full compliance with GB CLP requirements for the Great Britain market.
What Are the Mandatory Elements of a GB CLP Label?
The mandatory elements of a GB CLP label are as below:
- the name, address and telephone number of the supplier(s);
- the nominal quantity of the substance or mixture in the package made available to the general public, unless this quantity is specified elsewhere on the package;
- product identifiers as specified in Article 18;
- where applicable, hazard pictograms in accordance with Article 19;
- where applicable, signal words in accordance with Article 20;
- where applicable, hazard statements in accordance with Article 21;
- where applicable, the appropriate precautionary statements in accordance with Article 22;
- where applicable, a section for supplemental information in accordance with Article 25.
What Is the Purpose of GB CLP Labels?
Labels help identify hazards and instruct users on safe use. If the supplier determines that a chemical has no hazardous properties, the substance is not classified as hazardous, and no further labelling obligations usually apply.
However, when substances are classified as hazardous, it becomes mandatory to provide label information that reflects the potential harmful effects.
HSE explains:
“A hazard label is made up of specific symbols (known as ‘pictograms’) and written warnings. These pictograms and the wording that supports them are set out in law, and chemical suppliers must use them where hazardous properties have been identified.”
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