Source: SPECIALIST PRINTING WORLDWIDE : ISSUE 3: 2014
Elaine Campling explains the implications of harmonised labelling
Industry has been trying to manage several recent substance classification changes that have mainly resulted from more intensive evaluation, as part of processes relating to the REACH Regulation. Some of these substances have been subject to a harmonised classification and labelling.
A harmonised classification and labelling is legally binding for a substance, having been agreed by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) risk assessment committee and endorsed by EU Member States, following consultation with interested parties. A competent authority, manufacturer, importer or downstream user of a substance may propose a harmonised classification and labelling to ECHA.
