Retained EU Regulation 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP)
Also known as CLP Regulation
This Retained Regulation originated in the European Union (EU). Following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, this legislation was retained by the Government through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and adopted into its own laws.
It applies to England, Wales and Scotland, with some limited application in Northern Ireland in accordance with the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
This Retained Regulation deals with the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
It aims to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, as well as the free movement of such substances, mixtures and articles. In addition, it makes various amendments to Retained Regulation 1907/2006, on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
It builds on existing chemicals legislation and establishes a new system on classification and labelling of hazardous substances and mixtures by implementing the international criteria agreed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) for the...
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