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Prepare yourself for the modifications of CLP / GHS classification and labelling with ChemGes
The globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS), which was adopted by the United Nations, has to be implemented in the European Union.
To this end, the European Parliament and Council adopted a regulation, known as "CLP regulation". The deadline for the classification of substances according to the new CLP regulation is the 1 December 2010 and for the classification of mixtures the 1 June 2015. The following directives are only from the 1 June 2015 entirely replaced by the CLP regulation:
- Directive 67/548/EEC for substances
- Directive 1999/45/EC for mixtures
The classification of all substances and mixtures (the term "mixture" replaces the term "preparation") has now to be adapted and its labelling radically modified. The GHS classification has also an impact on all regulations which use or mention the classification of dangerous substances.
After the proposed training reminded again objectives and significance of the GHS on international level, it details all provisions of the future CLP regulation:
- GHS classification and labelling (the modifications due to GHS are pointed out)
- General principles
- Physical hazards
- Environmental risks
- Health risks
- Synthesis, examples
- EU-specific rules which were not covered by GHS
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Regulation 1272/2008 EC: CLP
CLP regulation defines new rules of classification, labelling and packaging for chemicals in the European Union. This new system based on international recommendations of the Global Harmonized System (GHS) is entrered in force the 20th of january 2009. It will replace the current system of classification
It repeals EU directives on dangerous substances (67/548) and dangerous mixtures ( 99/45) and amends the regulation 1907/2006 (REACH).
It will be mandatory for substances from december 2010 and for mixtures in june 2015.
CLP means Classification, Labelling and Packaging.
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GHS integration into ChemGes |
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GHS functionalities in Chemges
Chemges users have benefit since nearly one year of the GHS information displayed in their software for substances and preparations. The ultimate GHS phase is now accomplished by taking into account the GHS information on labels and MSDS.
GHS (Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) is already in effect in some Asian countries (ex.: Japan, Korea). Products that are to be exported into those countries should have a label according to the regulations of the GHS.
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Hazard communication
The purpose is to set up a hazard communiction system built on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and a new labellling system based on classification criteria defined in the Global Harmonized System.
Material Safety Data Sheet
A MSDS shall be prepared for every substance or preparations which meet harmonized citeria of GHS regarding physical, health and environment hazards.
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Proposal:
On June,27th 2007 the European Commission made a proposal toimplement the GHS in the European Union. When it will be adopted, the new system will come into force 20 days after his publication in the Official Journal. The deadlines are:
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December, 1st 2010 for substances.
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June, 1st 2015 for mixture.
Transitional period:
Until 1 December 2010, substances shall be classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC.
Until 1 June 2015, mixtures shall be classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.
From 12/01/2010 to 06/01/2015, substances shall be classifiied according to 67/548/CEE and the GHS. They shall be labelled et packaged in accordance to GHS
From 12/01/2015, substances and mixtures shall be labelled et packaged in accordance to GHS
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