EU CLP Regulation

Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures — Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

apartmentPublishing Organization:European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

European Union European Economic Area Chemical & Materials Manufacturing Retail Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical

Standard Introduction

EU CLP Regulation is an active standard published by European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). It is commonly used across Chemical & Materials, Manufacturing, Retail, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and applies in European Union, European Economic Area.

Use this page to review the official documentation, current status, and the certification or assessment bodies most commonly associated with EU CLP Regulation.

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Hazard communication backbone

CLP determines how substances and mixtures are classified, labelled, and packaged before they are placed on the EU market.

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Label and UFI obligations

Hazard pictograms, signal words, statements, supplier information, and unique formula identifiers connect product labels to poison centre notifications.

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Online and distance sales impact

Recent revisions strengthen transparency for digital sales channels, requiring hazard information to be visible before purchase.

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Hazard classification against CLP criteria
Label elements, pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements
Packaging rules for hazardous substances and mixtures
Poison centre notifications and UFI codes
Safety data sheet alignment with classification changes
Online sales and advertising hazard information

Who Needs to Comply?

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Manufacturers, importers, downstream users, distributors, private-label sellers, and e-commerce sellers placing chemical substances or mixtures on the EU market.

Key Requirements

Classify before market placement

Assess substances and mixtures against CLP hazard criteria, including harmonised classifications where they exist. Keep classification decisions documented.

Update labels and packaging

Apply required pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, supplier details, nominal quantity, and UFI where applicable.

Notify poison centres

For hazardous mixtures, submit harmonised information to relevant poison centres and ensure the UFI on the label links to the submitted formulation.

Synchronise SDS and e-commerce content

Ensure safety data sheets, marketplace listings, advertisements, and labels carry consistent hazard information, especially after classification updates.

Penalties & Enforcement

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CLP penalties are set by EU member states and can include market withdrawal, relabelling orders, product seizure, administrative fines, and enforcement action for misleading or missing hazard communication.