CLPforordningen

The CLP Regulation, known in Swedish as CLP-förordningen, is the European Union framework for classification, labeling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures. It implements the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in the EU, aligning EU rules with international standards and improving protection for human health and the environment.

Under CLP, substances and mixtures placed on the EU market must be properly classified for hazard, labeled with standardized hazard information, and packaged to ensure safe handling. The system uses defined hazard classes and categories, along with hazard statements (H-phrases) and precautionary statements (P-phrases). Labels include a signal word (such as Danger or Warning), hazard pictograms, the product identifier, and supplier details.

Responsibilities for compliance fall on manufacturers, importers, and downstream users. They must classify and label products, prepare Safety Data Sheets, and ensure packaging meets safety requirements. This information is communicated through the supply chain and to consumers, enabling safer use and handling of chemicals.

Relation to REACH and GHS: CLP harmonizes EU classification with the global GHS and is supported by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which maintains the C&L Inventory and supports enforcement. The regulation includes transitional provisions for existing substances and mixtures and coordinates with other EU rules on safety data and product stewardship. The CLP is a foundational element of chemical safety in the EU and is periodically updated to reflect new hazard information and scientific developments.