The UK & US Chemical Industries set for a Path of Decline
The UK chemicals industry — long considered one of the country’s essential industrial sectors — is now navigating what’s being described as a period of steady decline, according to a new report from the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and consultancy S&P Global. The report lays out a stark assessment of where the sector stands and […]
Understanding CLP Label Compliance: What UK Chemical Suppliers Need to Know in 2025
Every chemical product on the UK market must carry a label that clearly communicates its hazards. These labels are not simply a formality—they are a legal requirement designed to protect workers, consumers, and the environment from harm. For UK-based chemical suppliers, understanding and applying the rules of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is […]
New CLP Chemical Labels Regulations Now in Force
The European Union (EU) has introduced significant updates to its Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation to enhance chemical safety and align with scientific advancements. These changes impact manufacturers, importers, and downstream users of chemical substances and mixtures, requiring adjustments to compliance strategies and product labelling. 1. Introduction of New Hazard Classes One of the […]
CLP Guidance Published and It Impacts Fold Out Labels
Walk down any supermarket aisle or open a cupboard at home, and you’ll find a range of products bearing small but important symbols – hazard pictograms, warnings, and safety instructions. From cleaning sprays to paint tins, these labels are shaped by a crucial piece of legislation: CLP Guidance. But what exactly is CLP, and how […]
Understanding CLP Label Compliance: What UK Chemical Suppliers Need to Know in 2025
Every chemical product on the UK market must carry a label that clearly communicates its hazards. These labels are not simply a formality—they are a legal requirement designed to protect workers, consumers, and the environment from harm. For UK-based chemical suppliers, understanding and applying the rules of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is […]
Post-Brexit Chemical Labelling: Key Differences Between GB CLP and EU CLP and How to Navigate Them
EU REACH—which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals—is a comprehensive regulation developed by the European Union to ensure the safe use, production, and management of chemical substances. Implemented to protect both human health and the environment, REACH governs the entire lifecycle of chemicals, from their manufacture and import to their use and […]
Chemical Label Regulations CLP update from 10th December 2024
After much discussion, negotiation and debate, the revision to the Chemical classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) Regulation was finally published as Regulation (EU) 2024/2865. The new regulation makes significant changes to the rules on classification and labelling of chemicals and is being phased in over the next two years to allow suppliers time to adapt […]
New CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) of Chemicals introduced in 2023
Substances and mixtures with endocrine-disrupting properties pose a concern to public health and the environment. It has been proven that endocrine disruption can lead to certain disorders in humans, among others birth defects, developmental, reproductive or neurodevelopmental disorders, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and that those disorders have a high and increasing incidence in both children […]
Latest News on Forever Chemicals – Are Labels Needed?
Labels aren’t just the ‘pretty face’ of products – they’re the holder of information important for consumers to be and stay informed. Consumers need to know what’s in the products from what they apply to their face to what their children are wearing and playing with. Many consumers believe that products are safe because of […]
How Tobacco Labelling Regulations Vary Around the World
The UK now has a suite of tobacco control legislation which is among the most comprehensive in the world. Over recent years a range of legislation has been introduced to discourage young people from taking up smoking or vaping, encourage existing smokers to quit, and to protect others from the harmful effects of cigarette smoke. […]
Chaos in The Post Brexit UK Chemicals Safety Regime
The UK government is planning to allow business and industry more time to implement new post-Brexit chemicals safety regulations which have been fiercely criticised by manufacturing and business associations. The decision comes following sustained pressure from industry since Brexit officially took place on 31 January 2020. In February 2021, a letter was sent to the […]
UK REACH Deadline Extended in Brexit Negotiations
UK REACH will come into force from 1 January, replacing the EU REACH system after the Government confirmed in June that it would not be aligning with the European system. Forming a UK version of REACH, rather than seeking associate membership of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), will require some UK chemicals companies to reregister […]
Labelling Legislation for Cosmetic Products
Proper labelling on cosmetics is so important. It tells the consumer a variety of things, including what the product is, what the ingredients are, how much there is, when to use it by and who made it. It also lists any warnings or instructions for use. Anyone working in makeup should understand what the labels […]