The classification and labelling of chemical substances provides information on a chemical’s hazardous properties and appropriate control measures to reduce risks. The EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation entered into force in January 2009 and is based on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). A separate Classification, Labelling and Packaging is in place in the UK following Brexit.

We can provide support with the following:

• Determining the physico-chemical, environmental and human health classifications of substances under EU and UK CLP and GHS, for both substances and mixtures, including for UVCBs.
• Classification and labelling notifications for substances outside of REACH.
• Preparation of harmonised classification (CLH) dossiers.
• Preparation and review of the classification and labelling section of material safety data sheets (Section 2 Hazards identification).
• Assessments of Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT), very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative (vPvB), Persistent, Mobile and Toxic (PMT) and very Persistent, very Mobile (vPvM) properties, including determination of the relevant compartment of concern for a substance and Weight of Evidence assessments.
• Evaluation of Endocrine Disruption.

Our scientists have contributed to key publications on classification and labelling, PBT and ED topics, among others.

Please contact us for further information on our CLP capabilities.