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What is CLP?

CLP is the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation No: 1272/2008 and is the EU’s implementation of the UN’s Global Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). It is regulation rather than a directive and therefore applies directly across the EU without being added to national law of any or each of the EU member states.

CLP is a new regime for the EEA involving new ‘pictograms’ warning phrases, hazard statements with larger and more colourful labels. Some Chemicals not subject to labels under old classification and labelling rules will now need labelling; some chemicals with relatively mild warnings will now be labelled in a more severe way.

CLP applies to all substances and mixtures imported, manufactured or sold to the market place within the EEA unless otherwise exempt.