Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP 4)

Overview

This Approved Guide (Sixth edition) sets out the general principles of classification and labelling for supply as required by the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (CHIP 4). It is addressed to manufacturers, importers and other suppliers who have responsibilities for the classification and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations and closely follows the European Commission's labelling guide (Annex VI to Directive 67/548/EEC). The changes in this Guide since the previous (fifth) edition reflect the introduction of European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures; the effect of Directive 2006/121/EC, which amends Annex VI of the Dangerous Substances Directive; the withdrawal of the Approved Supply List now that the list of substances with harmonised classifications and labels is established in direct-acting Community legislation; and the transfer of the substantive provisions relating to safety data sheets to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH). Contents: Notice of approval; Preface; Introduction; Introduction to classification and labelling; Data for classification and labelling; Classification on the basis of physiochemical properties; Classification on the basis of health effects; Carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction; Classification on the basis of environmental effects; Labelling; Special cases; Appendix; References; Further information.