The CLP Regulation governs the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. It also requires suppliers of hazardous chemicals to provide national poison centres information for emergency health responses. To harmonise these information requirements, the Commission added an Annex to the Regulation in 2017 (Annex VIII, Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/542).

Before the compliance date of Annex VIII, EU national authorities and industry stakeholders called for changes because of serious workability concerns. The two Regulations address these concerns by introducing one generic as well as sector-specific solutions for gypsum, ready mixed concrete, cement and petroleum products industry, and bespoke paints.

The two Regulations will allow all industry sectors to comply with Annex VIII and be ready to submit the necessary information as of 1 January 2021 for chemicals of consumer and professional use. 

More information

• CLP Regulation
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 of 31 August 2020 
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 of 31 August 2020