1. Proposed Changes to CHIP Classification (Hazard Information for Packaging and Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP 4) Steve Robertson

2. History 1992 – Earth Summit (Rio de Janeiro) Commitment to produce a global labelling & classification system for dangerous substances 2002 – World Summit (Johannesburg) Endorsed “Global Harmonised System on the classification & labelling of chemicals” – GHS 2008 – European Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances & Mixtures – CLP 2009 – Proposal to Amend CHIP

3. GHS Hazard class Nature of physical, health or environmental hazard Hazard Category Severity of hazard Pictograms (hazard symbols) Signal Words Relative severity of hazard: e.g. “danger” or “warning” Hazard & Precautionary Statements Phrases that describe nature of hazard & precautions to take

4. GHS & Existing EU Regs Single system of classification & labelling Coverage of virtually all existing hazard classifications Similar classification criteria Similar system of hazard communication (labels & SDS)

5. CLP - Differences New “scientific” criteria to identify hazards Hazards warning pictograms (symbols) & new warning & precautionary text for labels Terminology: “mixtures” instead of “preparations” “hazardous” instead of “dangerous” “hazard statement” instead of “risk phrase” “precautionary statement” instead of “safety phrase”

6. Pictograms ExplosiveFlammableOxidising Compressed / Liquefied Gas CorrosiveToxicIrritant / Sensitiser Health Hazard (e.g. Carcinogen, Mutagen etc.) Hazardous to Environment

7. New Hazard Statements (Examples) (R28) R25 R22 (R27) R24 R21 (R35) (R38) (R43) Old Risk Phrases

8. Example GHS Label

9. Timescales Early 2009 – 1 Dec 2010 Must classify according to CHIP May classify according to CLP (in addition) If classified to CLP, then label to CLP 1 Dec 2010 – 1 July 2015 Must classify to CHIP and CLP Must label to CLP 1 July 2015 onwards Classify & label to CLP only

10. What We Can Expect New labelling on packaging Slightly different SDSs Non-EU SDSs should look more like EU SDSs If you have further questions or concerns please contact the SHE Group or your COSHH Assessor