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    New EU endocrine disruptors rules into force

    npsBy nps20 April 2023 Chemicals No Comments2 Mins Read
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    (BRUSSELS) – A new EU regulation on classification and labelling of chemicals entered into force Thursday, with new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

    The new hazard classes are the result of extensive scientific discussions and will provide easier access to information to all users of such chemicals, notably consumers, workers and businesses. They allow further action to address and mitigate the risks of substances and mixtures under other EU legislation such as REACH, while taking account of socio-economic impacts.

    The objective of the CLP Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment, as well as the free movement of substances, mixtures and articles. It requires manufacturers, importers or downstream users of substances or mixtures to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before placing them on the market.

    The CLP Regulation establishes legally binding hazard identification and classification rules. It sets out common rules on labelling for consumers and workers to enable them to make informed decisions when purchasing or using dangerous products.

    CLP provides the basis for many legislative provisions on the risk management of chemicals. CLP determines whether a substance or mixture should be classified and labelled as hazardous. It is based on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

    The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability called for consolidation and simplification of the EU regulatory system with regard to endocrine disruptors, including new hazard classes and criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors in the CLP Regulation to also enable appropriate regulation of these substances, including in consumer products.

    New hazard classes 2023 – ECHA (europa.eu)

    Classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP)

    Delegated CLP Regulation (2022)

    Delegated CLP Regulation (2022) EUR-Lex  

    CLP Regulation (2008)

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