Title: A new regulation on classification, labelling and packaging

Authors: Elisabet Berggren, Uta Jensen-Korte

Addresses: European Commission, TP 202, DG Joint Research Centre, I-21020 Ispra (VA), Italy. ' European Commission, DG ENTR-G1, BREY 12/219, B-1049 Brussels, Belgium

Abstract: Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures entered into force 20 January 2009, and replaces in a staggered way directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC within the European Union. The regulation implements the globally harmonised system on classification and labelling within the European Union. This paper provides a short overview of the regulation and how manufacturers and importers should apply the new rules. Annex VI to the regulation contains a list of substances with classification and labelling that is legally binding on the market of the European Union. About a third of these substances/groups of substances are classified as carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic and/or reproductive toxic.

Keywords: Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008; CLP; classification; labelling; globally harmonised systems; GHS; packaging; carcinogenic substances; germ cell mutagenic substances; reproductive toxic substances; substances and mixtures; European Union; EU regulations.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRAM.2010.037085

International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 2010 Vol.14 No.6, pp.468 - 478

Received: 27 Oct 2009
Accepted: 11 May 2010
Published online: 23 Nov 2010 *

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