CLP Regulation Consulting: Classification, Labeling and Notification

Why is the CLP Regulation important?

The CLP Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008) requires any company that places substances or mixtures on the EU market to identify and communicate their hazards using a common language. Compliance does not only protect your workers and consumers: it also helps you avoid penalties ranging from minor to very serious infringements, with fines that can have a major impact on your bottom line — in Spain, up to €1,200,000.

Our approach: from classification to packaging

At TÜV SÜD, we cover the full compliance cycle, from the initial assessment to post-market follow-up. We help you meet regulatory requirements so that you can focus on your business.

Services we offer related to the CLP Regulation

Technical classification of substances and mixtures

• Rigorous application of CLP and GHS criteria: based on the assessment of physicochemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological tests, we establish the classification that applies to the substance or mixture, applying the criteria set out in the regulation.

• Integration with REACH: we assess existing analytical data in order to establish classifications aligned with the regulation and/or determine analytical gaps related to regulatory compliance.

• Issuance of technical opinions that support your Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

100% compliant labeling

We verify the correct label design for any type of packaging, analyzing compliance with labeling requirements such as pictograms, H-statements, minimum text dimensions and other mandatory elements.

Packaging consulting

We answer any questions you may have regarding packaging requirements under the CLP Regulation, including packaging safety, design and compatibility with labeling.

Poison Center Notification (PCN) under Article 45 of CLP

• Generation of UFI codes, preparation of the PCN dossier and electronic submission in each Member State.

• Validation of the inclusion of the emergency telephone number of the Poison Information Service in the SDS and/or labels following notification to the poison center of each Member State.

• Updating notifications based on the cases established in the CLP Regulation.

Ongoing consulting and training

• We support you with any revision approved under the CLP Regulation, helping you both understand the changes and ensure their correct application.

• Direct support line for urgent questions related to classification, labeling or packaging.

• In-company training programs for R&D, marketing and production teams.

• Regulatory alerts: we keep you promptly informed of any applicable regulatory changes.

Benefits of trusting TÜV SÜD

• 360° view: we combine our CLP expertise with in-depth knowledge of the REACH Regulation and the laboratory testing required for correct classification.

• Technical rigor: we supervise the consistency of your suppliers’ classifications to help ensure proper regulatory compliance in the classification of your products.

• International coverage: if you export to countries where the CLP Regulation applies, we advise you on minor differences in its practical implementation in each country to help ensure correct regulatory compliance.

• Time and resource savings: outsource complex procedures and focus on what you do best: innovating and selling.

Consequences of non-compliance with the CLP Regulation

Failure to comply with the regulation can lead to fines for minor infringements through to very serious penalties, as well as product withdrawals, customs blocks or reputational damage. Prevention is always more cost-effective than correction. 

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