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Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals

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For the implementation of the Green Deal, the chemicals strategy for sustainability sets out a number of actions that require a targeted revision of the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures. Various options for revision will be analysed in an impact assessment and, based on the results, the Commission will present legislative proposals for a revision of both the enacting terms of and the annexes to that Regulation.

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EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION, 1 Jun 2021

The CLP regulation is important not only because it allows all European workers and consumers to be informed through the same labelling about the intrinsic properties of hazardous chemicals but also because it automatically brings these hazardous substances within the scope of around 20 pieces of…

Environmental groups urge swift CLP revision for toxic chemical controls

European Environmental Bureau, 30 Mar 2023

The EEB calls for urgent adoption of the revised CLP regulation during this Commission mandate. They request mandatory deadlines for classifying already-identified endocrine disruptors and persistent chemicals, faster Commission action on classifications, and explicit provisions promoting group approaches to chemical assessment.
This would accelerate protection against hazardous chemicals affecting public health and wildlife.
Chemical manufacturers face faster mandatory classification and stricter labelling requirements for their products.

Environmental Groups Push for Stricter EU Chemical Hazard Rules

European Environmental Bureau, 1 Jun 2021

The organization demands new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent chemicals, faster classification processes, and elimination of political considerations from hazard decisions. They want authorities empowered to act without industry input on economic impacts.
This would strengthen environmental protection standards and reduce chemical exposures for their constituents.
Chemical manufacturers lose influence over classification decisions and face higher compliance burdens.

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Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs, 1 Jun 2021

The CLP Regulation needs to be improved and further developed to achieve the goals of the Chemicals Strategy (CS), as correctly observed in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). BEUC welcomes the Commission’s initial proposals in this regard. In line with the CS, the CLP revision must contribute…

AmCham EU urges longer transition for chemical label changes

American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, 23 Mar 2023

The group requests a minimum 24-month transition period for new labels and classifications. They recommend increasing agency resources and expanding the use of digital labeling tools. They also suggest aligning safety criteria with existing EU chemicals regulations.
Longer transitions and digital labels would reduce re-labelling costs and administrative burdens.

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American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, 1 Jun 2021

Endocrine disruptors (EDs): We supports a horizontal mechanism to identify EDs based on the WHO definition. However, CLP is designed to classify adverse effects, whereas EDs have an endocrine mode of action that is causally linked to an adverse effect. We are concerned about the potential for…

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Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles, 1 Jun 2021

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European Chemical Industry Council, 29 Mar 2023

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European Chemical Industry Council, 31 May 2021

Cefic welcomes the opportunity to comment on European Commission inception impact assessment on CLP. The text below highlights the key points related to five proposed options but detailed comments on all can be found in the attached document. 1. Introduce new hazard classes and corresponding…

EuroCommerce Urges Manufacturer-Led Labelling and Flexible Compliance Deadlines

EuroCommerce, 29 Mar 2023

Manufacturers must retain primary responsibility for chemical classification and labelling information. Compliance deadlines should apply at the manufacturing stage to allow stock sell-through. They request 18-month extensions for updating labels for new hazard classes.
This would prevent retailers from discarding unsold products and reduce compliance costs.
Consumers receive delayed safety information regarding new or more severe chemical hazards.

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EuroCommerce, 1 Jun 2021

EuroCommerce is the principal European organisation representing the retail and wholesale sector. It embraces national associations in 31 countries and 5.4 million companies, both leading global players and many small businesses. Retail and wholesale provide a link between producers and 500 million…

EFPIA warns chemical labelling changes could hinder pharmaceutical innovation

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, 30 Mar 2023

EFPIA calls for substance definitions to remain consistent with existing REACH regulations to avoid confusion. They oppose automatically classifying chemicals based on other environmental laws and request simpler labelling for research samples.
Maintaining current rules would prevent over-classification of substances and lower administrative compliance costs.
Regulatory agencies lose efficient tools for automatically synchronizing hazard classifications across different environmental laws.

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European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, 31 May 2021

EFPIA, the research-based pharmaceutical industry is supportive of the European Commission initiatives related implementation of the Green Deal, specifically the chemicals strategy for sustainability, which sets out a number of actions that require a targeted revision of the Regulation on the…

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SMEunited aisbl, 19 May 2021

The EU needs a general simplification of its chemicals legislation and a chemicals policy, which is more inclusive for SMEs. The Commission should give high priority to this aspect during the evaluation of the CLP Regulation. In more detail SMEunited suggests: The introduction of a mechanism to…

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ClientEarth AISBL, 1 Jun 2021

We welcome both the opportunity to comment on the Roadmap and the progress the Commission has made in the much-needed reform of CLP, the keystone of the generic risk approach in EU law. B. Problem the initiative aims to tackle We agree with the problems identified, but regret that the current,…

Eurogroup for Animals urges non-animal methods in chemical regulations

Eurogroup for Animals, 30 Mar 2023

The group wants the revision to include concrete steps for adopting non-animal testing methods. They request that the regulation prevents any new or increased animal testing for hazard identification.
This shift would help the organization achieve its primary goal of ending animal use in science.
Testing laboratories would lose revenue as the EU transitions away from traditional animal-based safety trials.

BASF calls for flexible labelling and clearer chemical substance definitions

BASF SE, 24 Mar 2023

BASF requests derogations for complex substances and more flexible deadlines for updating product labels. They advocate for broader use of fold-out labels to simplify internal trade. Grouping principles for classification must be scientifically robust to avoid overclassification.
Flexibility reduces compliance costs and avoids losing critical raw material supply chains.
Consumers and regulators may face slower hazard updates and reduced data transparency.

Bayer urges holistic approach to chemical classification revision

Bayer AG, 30 Mar 2023

Bayer requests that weight of evidence determinations allow consideration of all relevant information beyond simple value comparisons. They want grouping based on comprehensive data examination, not just structural similarity. They oppose direct transposition of decisions from other regulations into harmonised classifications.
This would reduce false positive classifications and lower their regulatory burden.
Environmental and health advocates lose stricter automatic protections against hazardous chemicals.

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FuelsEurope, 30 Mar 2023

Petroleum substances are by nature complex substances with thousands to millions of hydrocarbon constituents. They are truly substances of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products or biological materials (UVCBs). Even though it is generally acknowledged that the exact composition…

Fuel Industry Urges Limited Changes to Chemical Classification Rules

FuelsEurope, 1 Jun 2021

FuelsEurope requests a targeted revision avoiding far-reaching modifications that diverge from global standards. They seek workable approaches for petroleum substance UVCBs and increased regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal tests.
This would avoid costly new testing requirements for complex petroleum products.
Health and environmental groups lose more comprehensive hazard information on complex chemicals.

Danish industry warns against costly new chemical labelling requirements

Confederation of Danish Industry, 30 Mar 2023

DI requests that grouping substances for classification follows strict scientific principles. They also oppose new minimum font sizes for large packaging and demand aligned transition periods.
This would prevent massive expenses for new industrial printers and administrative burdens.
Consumers in smaller markets may lose access to certain specialized products.

Danish Industry warns against EU-only chemical hazard labelling

Confederation of Danish Industry, 31 May 2021

Hazard identification should not cause chemical exclusions without risk assessments and socio-economic reviews. The EU should align with global UN standards instead of creating separate hazard classes.
Global alignment prevents trade barriers and avoids costly re-labelling across the supplier chain.
Citizens and environmental groups lose early protection from harmful effects like endocrine disruption.

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industriAll European Trade Union, 31 May 2021

IndustriAll European Trade Union is a federation of independent and democratic trade unions representing manual and non-manual workers in the metal, chemical, energy, mining, textile, clothing and footwear sectors and related industries and activities. We speak for 7 million working men and women…

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FoodDrinkEurope, 28 May 2021

See position FoodDrinkEurope (https://www.fooddrinkeurope.eu/ ) as pdf attached.

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Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, 12 May 2021

Einführung neuer Gefahrenklassen: Die einseitige Einführung neuer Gefahrenklassen (PMT, vPvM und ED) seitens der EU befürworten wir nicht. Solche Gefahrenklassen sollten zunächst auf UN Ebene verhandelt und in das GHS eingefügt werden, um so eine weltweite Harmonisierung zu gewährleisten. Die EU…

Eurometaux urges science-based chemical rules and flexible labeling

EUROMETAUX, 30 Mar 2023

The group requests that hazard identification remains based on scientific data and clear guidance. They argue that labeling requirements should remain in guidance rather than strict law.
This would reduce compliance costs by avoiding the need for new labeling software.
Consumers would lose improved label legibility if current formatting rules remain unchanged.

Eurometaux urges EU to align chemical hazard classes with global standards

EUROMETAUX, 1 Jun 2021

Eurometaux recommends aligning any proposal for new hazard classes with international standards. They suggest addressing endocrine disruptors through existing chemicals safety rules instead of new categories. They also propose establishing a science appeal potential for classification decisions.
This would prevent international regulatory inconsistencies and reduce compliance costs for metal producers.
European regulators face excessive workloads from evaluating unnecessary new hazard categories.

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European Association Automotive Suppliers, 1 Jun 2021

CLEPA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the inception impact assessment. Please find our comments in the attached file.

MedTech Europe urges socio-economic impact assessment for chemical classifications

MedTech Europe, 1 Jun 2021

The organization requests comprehensive assessment of how chemical classifications affect availability of medical technologies. They want safeguards to prevent unjustified bans of safe uses and realistic implementation timelines. They also seek international alignment with UN standards rather than unilateral EU deviations.
This would protect their products from regulatory restrictions and give them more time to adapt.
Public health advocates lose stronger protections against hazardous chemicals in medical devices.

European Aluminium demands socio-economic analysis in chemical classifications

European Aluminium AISBL, 30 Mar 2023

The association urges the Commission to incorporate a socio-economic analysis into classification decisions. They also demand better transparency and consideration of downstream regulatory impacts.
This would help the industry avoid financial liabilities and the disruption of recycling.
Environmental goals are harmed if strict thresholds prevent recycling and increase carbon emissions.

CropLife Europe demands scientific consistency in chemical classification rules

CropLife Europe, 23 Mar 2023

CropLife Europe urges consistency between European Regulations and asks that test data on substances takes priority. They also recommend making weight of evidence assessments mandatory for all chemical classifications.
Prioritizing substance-specific data prevents unnecessary restrictions that stem from assessing individual chemical components.
Regulatory agencies face slower administrative processes by being required to perform manual substance reviews.

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CropLife Europe, 1 Jun 2021

CropLife Europe (CLE) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback and makes the following comments: - New Hazard Classes Europe has been a leading player in the development of the GHS, bringing numerous benefits in terms of international harmonisation of safety standards and facilitation of trade.…

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Ibec, 31 May 2021

Biopharmachem Ireland supports the Commission’s objective to revise, to improve and to simplify the CLP regulation. CLP should not unilaterally diverge from the UN GHS for classification of chemicals as this will put EU based legal entities at a competitive disadvantage. Since CLP is designed to…

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Unilever, 1 Jun 2021

Unilever is committed to making sustainable living commonplace and therefore we welcome the Commission’s initiative to review the CLP Regulation as part of the EU Green Deal (EGD) and the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). We have applied a safe-and-sustainable-by-design approach for…

Magazine publishers oppose mandatory hazard pictograms in media advertising

European Magazine Media Association, 29 Mar 2023

EMMA-ENPA rejects the mandatory inclusion of graphic pictograms and detailed hazard statements in media advertising. They claim these requirements are disproportionate and threaten the financial sustainability of the press.
Maintaining current rules protects the advertising income necessary for the survival of European press titles.
Consumers lose the opportunity to receive prominent visual hazard warnings while viewing newspaper advertisements.

European Cement Association urges pragmatic chemical labelling rules

CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association, 29 Mar 2023

CEMBUREAU requests that labelling requirements consider physical constraints like cement bag durability. They advocate for practical update timeframes and voluntary, pragmatic digital labelling rules.
This approach would lower operational costs by avoiding impractical packaging requirements.

German chemical industry warns CLP revision creates trade barriers

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V., 20 Mar 2023

VCI requests the EU withdraw unilateral introduction of new hazard classes until UN agreement is reached, align multi-constituent substance definitions with REACH, and reject automatic classification for substances on SVHC lists. They argue current proposals create legal uncertainty and administrative burdens without recognizable benefits.
This would preserve global harmonization and avoid costly relabeling and compliance systems.
Workers and consumers lose faster implementation of protections against endocrine disruptors and persistent chemicals.

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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V., 28 May 2021

On 4 May 2021, the EU Commission published its Inception Impact Assessment regarding the proposed CLP Revision. This roadmap to be commented on in this context is part of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The CLP Regulation regulates the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals…

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France Industrie, 1 Jun 2021

Please find enclosed France Industrie's input to CLP Revision Roadmap.

ASD Urges Military Munitions Exemptions in Chemical Labeling Rules

Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, 30 Mar 2023

ASD requests a generic exemption from Poison Centre notifications for military ammunition mixtures. Exemptions for combat ammunition should include training scenarios and the supply chain. Labels should be placed on packaging boxes instead of on individual ammunition rounds.
This would protect sensitive military data from cyberattacks and reduce industrial compliance costs.
Consumers lose access to chemical safety data that would normally be provided to Poison Centres.

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Plastics Europe, 1 Jun 2021

PlasticsEurope and its members, welcome the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission's inception impact assessment on revision of the CLP Regulation. Via the attached document, feedback is provided on the problems this initiative aims to tackle. About PlasticsEurope: PlasticsEurope…

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Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, 27 May 2021

Nach Ansicht der Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl ist die CLP-Verordnung ein wichtiges Instrument, das zur Umsetzung des von der UNO initiierten Global Harmonisierten Systems (GHS) zur Einstufung und Kennzeichnung von Chemikalien in der EU beiträgt. Die CLP-Verordnung ist zu Recht das Kernstück der…

Cosmetics Europe warns chemical rules threaten natural ingredients

Cosmetics Europe, 30 Mar 2023

The industry requests that experimental test data take precedence over theoretical calculations for chemical classifications. They also demand that grouping substances for regulatory purposes be based on specific scientific evidence rather than structural assumptions.
This would prevent the automatic banning of numerous natural ingredients used in cosmetic products.
Regulators would see a slower process for classifying and restricting groups of hazardous chemicals.

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Cosmetics Europe, 31 May 2021

Cosmetics Europe is the trade association representing cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers in Europe. We recognise that safe use of chemicals requires as a first step the identification and communication of hazards. This should be done in a predictable and internationally compatible…

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Pesticide Action Network Europe, 27 May 2021

PAN Europe welcomes the European Commission’s intent to upgrade the CLP Regulation. In view of its downstream consequences on different Regulations, including the PPPs Regulation 1107/2009, it is a key factor to significantly increase the level of protection of human health and the environment…

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European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association, 31 May 2021

ETRMA views on the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of CLP Brussels, 31st of May 2021 Rubber is a versatile material flexible and resistant used for many applications. The majority of the industry producing from rubber articles in Europe is organized in two main blocks. The most…

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Merck, 30 Mar 2023

Merck Life Science thanks the Commission for the opportunity to comment. We believe the proposed revision of CLP may constitute something of a missed opportunity to improve on labelling and communication and currently works counter to some of the stated aims of the revision. For this reason, we…

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Plastics Recyclers Europe, 1 Jun 2021

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) welcomes the opportunity to give a feedback to the Inception Impact assessment on the Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. As an industry association representing plastic recyclers, we are supportive to update the…

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Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Détergence et des Produits d'Entretien, 31 May 2021

Ambitious policy goals must be supported by robust legislation and a sound process to enable the transition. A.I.S.E. urges the Commission not to rush decision-making processes in order to meet unrealistic deadlines set in the CSS. The impact of all changes must also be robustly assessed, in…

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CONFCOMMERCIO - IMPRESE PER L'ITALIA, 1 Jun 2021

On behalf of Confcommercio - Imprese per l'Italia, please find below the contribution to the Commission's roadmap for the future revision of the CLP Regulation. Require importers and downstream users to submit information on substances classified for physical effects or health hazards to poison…

Self-care industry calls for consistent chemical classification rules

Association of the European Self-Care Industry, 30 Mar 2023

AESGP advocates for a consistent Weight of Evidence approach for chemical classification. They request the removal of burdensome notification requirements that offer no practical benefit. Finally, they demand alignment between chemical regulations to prevent unnecessary confusion.
Streamlined regulations would reduce compliance costs and avoid regulatory uncertainty for manufacturers.
EU regulators would lose access to specific justifications for deviations in chemical hazard labels.

CHEM Trust demands faster action on chemical hazard classifications

Chemicals, Health and Environment Monitoring Trust, 30 Mar 2023

CHEM Trust supports adding new hazard classes but wants faster decisions on endocrine disruptors. They also request that neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity be included in future safety regulations.
Stricter deadlines would accelerate the organization’s goal of minimizing harmful chemical exposures.
The public and environment remain vulnerable to harmful toxins during long transition periods.

HEAL Urges Tougher Hazard Standards and Faster Chemical Regulation

Health & Environment Alliance, 29 Mar 2023

HEAL supports new hazard categories for endocrine disruptors and recommends setting clear deadlines for regulatory decisions. They also call for prioritizing chemical groups and keeping hazard warnings on physical labels.
Public health and the environment benefit from stricter, faster, and more transparent chemical hazard identification.
Chemical companies lose exclusive control over classification proposals and must justify divergent hazard data.

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Humane World for Animals Europe, 1 Jun 2021

Humane Society International (HSI) welcomes this opportunity to comment on the Inception Impact Assessment – Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. By ensuring that the EU regulatory approach for chemicals is based on up-to-date science, the EU…

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Health & Environment Alliance, 1 Jun 2021

The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the inception impact assessment for the revision of the EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). We are pleased with the Commission’s commitment under the Chemicals…

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Chemicals, Health and Environment Monitoring Trust, 31 May 2021

CHEM Trust would like to take this opportunity to comment on the Commission’s plans for revising the EU CLP legislation. CHEM Trust welcomed the commitments made in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) for strengthening the identification and control of chemicals with properties that are…

AnimalhealthEurope warns chemical labelling rules risk veterinary medicine supplies

AnimalhealthEurope, 28 Mar 2023

The federation requests a one-year transition for label updates and flexible font sizes for small bottles. They also insist that new hazard classifications must follow international global standards.
This approach would reduce administrative burdens and prevent unnecessary costs for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Farmers and pet owners could lose access to essential medicines due to supply disruptions.

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AnimalhealthEurope, 1 Jun 2021

While medicines are exempted from REACH, bans and restrictions on substances used in manufacturing can be prohibitive for the production of certain medicines or diagnostics as often no suitable alternatives are available. Furthermore, the whole manufacturing process is regulated in the medicines…

Finnish Commerce Federation Urges Alignment With Global Chemical Standards

Kaupan liitto ry - Finnish Commerce Federation, 29 Mar 2023

The federation advocates for maintaining alignment with global systems instead of introducing unique EU hazard classes. They seek to remove the new multi-constituent substance definition to prevent regulatory confusion. They also request more manageable deadlines to avoid unnecessary relabelling of existing stock.
This would reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for distributors and retailers.
Environmental groups lose faster implementation of stricter chemical safety and classification standards.

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Fédération Européenne des Fabricants d'Aliments Composés, 31 May 2021

FEFAC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the directions envisaged by the EU Commission for a revision of the EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and pakaging, in particular as regards the establishment of new hazard classes. The strength of the EU legislation on Classification,…

European Textile Industry Urges Rejection of Unilateral EU Hazard Classes

EUROPEAN APPAREL AND TEXTILE CONFEDERATION, 30 Mar 2023

The organization requests deletion of provisions introducing new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent substances, arguing these contradict global harmonization rules. They support increased enforcement provisions and digital labelling but insist physical labels remain mandatory for health and safety protection.
This would prevent automatic substance bans and maintain their access to globally harmonized chemicals.
Public health and environmental groups lose stronger protections against endocrine disruptors and persistent toxic substances.

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European Insulation Manufacturers Association, 1 Jun 2021

Eurima supports the once-in-a-decade exercise by the European Commission to revise and update the CLP Regulation. Our sector represents European Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers. The mineral wool fibres manufactured by our members are registered under REACH as bio-soluble. Mineral wool fibres…

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Ecologistas en Accion, 30 May 2021

Una cuestión no debatida es la presencia generalizada de sustancias con propiedades de alteración endocrina (disruptores endocrinos o EDC) en una gran variedad de objetos cotidianos, en el medio ambiente y en el cuerpo de mujeres y hombres, inclusive, y lo que es más alarmante, en el cuerpo en…

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FEAD, 1 Jun 2021

FEAD, the European Federation for Waste Management and Environmental Services, representing the private waste and resource management industry across Europe welcomes the Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals which aims at protecting people and the…

EurEau urges stricter chemical standards to protect drinking water

European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, 21 Dec 2022

EurEau supports classifying persistent and mobile substances as hazardous to facilitate their eventual phase-out. They advocate for more ambitious mobility criteria and a ban on industrial discharges into urban sewer systems.
Preventing these chemicals from entering water sources reduces the technical and financial burden on water treatment facilities.
Industrial emitters would face stricter permits and a ban on using public sewers for waste disposal.

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European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, 31 May 2021

EurEau is the European association of water service providers with 34 national member organisations in 29 countries. ~ The zero-pollution ambition from the European Green Deal delivered the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. One of its objectives is to better protect the environment against…

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EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG, 28 May 2021

GHS creates an international level playing field for a growing number of countries, hereby contributing to the implementation of SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management), which is a key objective of the Commission’s global agenda reiterated in the CSS. - In order to…

German publishers oppose graphic chemical hazard warnings in advertisements

Bundesverband Digitalpublisher und Zeitungsverleger, 29 Mar 2023

The associations reject mandatory graphic pictograms in advertisements for hazardous chemicals. They argue that overburdening ads with mandatory information disproportionately threatens the financial stability of the free press.
Maintaining advertising appeal protects essential revenue streams for financing independent digital and print journalism.
Consumers would lack prominent visual alerts about chemical risks when viewing media advertisements.

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ERAMET, 21 May 2021

Eramet souhaite souligner les progrès réalisés ces dix dernières années dans la classification, l’étiquetage et l’emballage des substances chimiques. Nous estimons donc qu’il est trop tôt pour proposer une révision du règlement CLP et nous mettons en garde contre le risque d’une complexification…

ChemSec calls for faster classification of hazardous chemical groups

International Chemical Secretariat, 30 Mar 2023

ChemSec urges authorities to fast-track classifications and adopt a grouping approach for hazardous substances. They request new hazard classes for neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity to increase consumer protection. Clear hazard labels must remain mandatory on physical product packaging.
This would accelerate the phase-out of toxic chemicals, advancing the organization's mission.
Chemical manufacturers face broader market restrictions and higher costs through substance grouping.

German magazine publishers oppose graphic chemical hazard labels

Medienverband der freien Presse e.V., 28 Mar 2023

The associations reject expanding mandatory information in media advertising, especially graphic labels. They argue overloading ads with technical data threatens the media's financial viability.
Maintaining advertising attractiveness ensures critical revenue streams for publishers remain stable.
Consumers lose immediate visual warnings about hazardous chemicals when viewing media advertisements.

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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 31 May 2021

Henkel welcomes the Commission’s commitment to ensure that the regulatory framework for chemicals reflects the objective to better combine health and environmental protection with increased global competitiveness and a strengthened internal market. However, an open discussion based on a holistic…

Green Transition Denmark urges stricter chemical hazard classification rules

Rådet for Grøn Omstilling, 30 Mar 2023

The organization supports new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent substances. They call for missing criteria regarding immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity to be included.
Stronger chemical regulations help the group achieve its environmental and health goals.
Chemical manufacturers face more complex classification requirements for many more substances.

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Rådet for Grøn Omstilling, 1 Jun 2021

Green Transition Denmark (GTD) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s discussions of the revision of EU’s CLP Regulation. GTD is a Danish NGO working to promote a green and sustainable transition of society. CLP is an essential tool to regulate hazardous chemicals.…

Essential oil federation seeks adapted chemical classification rules

European Federation of Essential Oils, 30 Mar 2023

The federation wants essential oils to be classified based on the whole substance. They request an approach that recognizes the natural complexity of these plant-based oils.
This avoids costly product modifications and protects small businesses from impossible technical demands.
Health advocates lose protection if serious hazards are not identified at the constituent level.

JBCE urges EU to align chemical rules with global standards

Japan Business Council in Europe, 29 Mar 2023

JBCE calls for aligning chemical regulations with international standards for global supply chains. They request clear guidance and extended transition periods for new hazard classifications. They suggest allowing research materials to be labelled in a common international language.
Global alignment would reduce high administrative costs and the burden of region-specific labelling.
Downstream sectors face unnecessary restrictions on products without a proper socio-economic risk assessment.

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European Federation of Essential Oils, 1 Jun 2021

EFEO response to the Inception Impact Assessments on the revision of CLP regulation The European Federation of Essential Oils (EFEO) supports the objectives of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Inception Impact Assessments (IIA) on the…

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Jernkontoret, 1 Jun 2021

Jernkontoret, the Swedish Steel Producer's Association, welcomes the European Commissions's IIA on CLP revision as a part of the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability and the opportunity to improve this legislation. Jernkontoret wants to comment the IIA revision on CLP as part of the ongoing open…

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Japan Business Council in Europe, 31 May 2021

Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) welcomes the feedback opportunity regarding Inception Impact Assessment/Revision of CLP. JBCE supports the EU’s aims at ensuring both a well-functioning single market for chemicals and a high level of protection of human health and of the environment. As a…

Italian chemical federation warns of CLP revision's industry impact

Federazione Nazionale dell'Industria Chimica italiana, 29 Mar 2023

Federchimica requests revisions to the rules for multi-constituent substances, digital labelling, and label formatting. They highlight that the proposed amendments will have a huge impact on industry formulators and SMEs.
Adjusting the proposal would help small Italian chemical firms avoid excessive compliance costs.

Danish Consumer Council urges full chemical transparency on packaging

Forbrugerrådet Tænk (the Danish Consumer Council), 30 Mar 2023

The council demands mandatory disclosure of all chemical names and ID numbers on packaging. They also push for the inclusion of suspected endocrine disruptors in hazard classifications. Furthermore, they recommend limiting labels to three languages and creating central databases.
This would allow consumers to make safer choices by identifying hazardous substances during purchase.
Small manufacturers may struggle with costs and technical requirements for centralized digital reporting.

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Forbrugerrådet Tænk (the Danish Consumer Council), 1 Jun 2021

Forbrugerrådet Tænk arbejder bl.a. for at sikre at forbrugere ikke udsættes for skadelig eller uønsket kemi. Forbrugerrådet Tænk bakker op om den ambitiøse EU Chemicals Strategy (CS), og mener at alle mål i denne skal opfyldes. Forbrugerrådet Tænk støtter introduktionen af nye fare klasser, fx…

Eurogypsum urges alignment with global chemical labelling standards

Eurogypsum, 29 Mar 2023

Eurogypsum argues that new hazard classes must align with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System. They also support pragmatic labelling rules for small packaging and the development of digital information solutions.
Aligning EU rules with international standards would reduce operational discrepancies and compliance costs for companies.

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Suomen luonnonsuojeluliitto - The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation, 1 Jun 2021

Suomen luonnonsuojeluliitto (The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation) is the oldest and biggest environmental NGO in Finland. 1) EU legislation on packaging 
 The limits for dangerous wastes in the EU REACH packaging regulations are extremely high. They are often directly in huge conflict…

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Eurogypsum, 1 Jun 2021

Eurogypsum, the association representing the interests of the European industry extracting and processing gypsum, welcomes the inception impact assessment on the revision of the EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP Regulation). We are delighted to…

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IKEM - Innovations- och kemiindustrierna i Sverige AB (556865-4650), 30 Mar 2023

IKEM (Innovations- och Kemiindustrierna i Sverige) tackar för möjligheten att komma med synpunkter på EU Kommissionens förslag till ändringar i förordning (EG) 1272/2008 om klassificering, märkning och förpackning av ämnen och blandningar (CLP). En revidering av CLP-lagstiftningen är en revidering…

Fragrance industry seeks single-substance status for natural complex chemicals

International Fragrance Association, 27 Mar 2023

Natural Complex Substances should be classified as single substances rather than mixtures. Classification should rely on testing the whole substance instead of individual components. Grouping substances requires a robust scientific review and clear guidance from authorities.
This protects fragrance ingredients from being banned based on individual molecules' properties.
Regulatory authorities face increased workloads due to more complex scientific assessment requirements.

Fragrance industry warns EU against unilateral chemical classification rules

International Fragrance Association, 31 May 2021

IFRA demands that new hazard classes follow international frameworks rather than being created unilaterally. They oppose separate endocrine disruptor categories and complex testing for natural essential oils.
This approach prevents massive increases in testing costs and protects global export competitiveness.

Endocrine Society urges rapid adoption of chemical hazard classes

Endocrine Society, 30 Mar 2023

The Society supports the rapid implementation of new hazard classes and categories for endocrine disrupters. They argue these categories are critical for assessing substances that negatively impact public health.
This would help medical professionals reduce the incidence of hormone-linked chronic diseases.
Manufacturers of bisphenols and PFAS would face more difficult chemical substitution processes.

Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexibility in chemical hazard rules

Hospodářská komora České republiky, 29 Mar 2023

The Chamber opposes grouping chemicals for classification based solely on molecular structure. They request maintaining the 18-month deadline for label updates and reject strict font size requirements.
This would prevent increased software costs and maintain space for multilingual labels.
Regulatory authorities lose the ability to speed up chemical safety assessments through grouping.

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Cruelty Free Europe, 1 Jun 2021

Cruelty Free Europe believes that the revision of the CLP Regulation in parallel with the Revision of REACH is an opportunity to bring animal testing to an end and move towards a modern EU regulatory system for chemicals based solely on non-animal methods. This would ensure better and more reliable…

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Hospodářská komora České republiky, 1 Jun 2021

Please see our comments in the attachment.

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Endocrine Society, 1 Jun 2021

For references please see the attached document. A. Context and Problem The Endocrine Society welcomes the proposal to revise the European Union (EU) legislation on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of chemicals (CLP) to align legislation with the objectives described in the Chemicals…

Polish cosmetics group warns EU classification rules threaten natural oils

Polski Związek Przemysłu Kosmetycznego, 30 Mar 2023

The group demands that natural extracts be classified as single substances rather than mixtures. They argue that actual safety data must override automatic mathematical classification rules.
This allows manufacturers to keep using traditional natural ingredients without costly reformulations.
European agricultural workers and distillers would lose their livelihoods from aromatic crops.

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European Chemical Employers Group, 1 Jun 2021

Please consult the attached file.

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ALTERTOX, 27 May 2021

Please find the comments to the open consultation. Our comments are targeting NAMs.

German advertising industry rejects expanded chemical hazard warnings

Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft ZAW e.V., 29 Mar 2023

The group rejects plans to add more warning symbols to ads. They believe that too much complex information confuses and overwhelms consumers.
This would reduce compliance costs and keep advertising space visually appealing.
Newspapers and broadcasters lose income as advertising becomes less profitable for companies.

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LANXESS AG, 29 Mar 2023

LANXESS fully supports the aims of the CLP Revision to better identify and classify hazardous chemicals, to improve communication on chemical hazards and to address legal gaps and high levels of non-compliance. We therefore welcome the measures proposed in the draft legal text regarding digital…

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LANXESS AG, 31 May 2021

We welcome the possibility to provide input to the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the CLP Regulation. As the EU Commission states in the introduction to the Inception Impact Assessment for the revision of the CLP Regulation “the CLP Regulation is the core piece of Union legislation…

EIGA warns new label rules threaten gas cylinder safety

European Industrial Gases Association AISBL, 29 Mar 2023

EIGA requests the removal of minimum font size and line spacing requirements from the proposal. They argue these rules make it impossible to use shoulder labels, which are essential for identifying gases when cylinders are grouped together.
This allows the industry to maintain current practices while avoiding high redesign and printing costs.
Safety inspectors lose access to critical data if larger labels obscure stamped cylinder information.

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Alzchem Trostberg GmbH, 23 Mar 2023

With regard to the proposed revision of the CLP Regulation, and the documents published on 19th December 2022, we would like to comment on various points that are critical from our point of view. Please find our comments in the attached document.

Paint industry urges digital labelling and longer transition timelines

European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry, 30 Jan 2023

CEPE requests authorities reject the proposed amendment and not set new minimum requirements for labels. They call for an ambitious approach allowing label elements in digital formats from the outset. They also recommend setting a minimum of 24 months for all transition periods for mixtures.
This would lower operational costs and avoid physically impossible labelling requirements for small containers.

European paint industry warns against new chemical hazard classes

European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry, 29 May 2021

The industry opposes adding new hazard classes like endocrine disruptors to current regulations. They advocate for multilingual fold-out labels and digital tools to manage limited packaging space.
This would protect their raw material portfolio from bans and reduce administrative costs.
Environmental and health groups lose stricter safety classifications that identify and restrict toxic substances.

German paint industry demands longer transition for chemical labeling

Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie e. V., 16 Mar 2023

They advocate for digital labels instead of mandatory minimum font sizes. The association requests a 24-month transition period for mixtures. They urge the EU to align with international UN standards first.
Longer deadlines and digital labeling would lower compliance costs and reduce label waste.
Consumers may receive less safety information in advertisements under the association's proposed limits.

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Fédération Nationale des Activités de Dépollution et de l'Environnement, 1 Jun 2021

Please find attached the contribution from FNADE to the Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals.

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Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie e. V., 31 May 2021

The German Paint and Printing Inks Industry Association (VdL) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the planned measures as part of this consultation.Our industry depends on a broad raw material portfolio to ensure the functionality of the diverse products of the coatings and printing inks…

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Corbion, 29 May 2021

The Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals is crucial for the successful implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and we therefore thank the European Commission for the opportunity to provide inputs to the roadmap…

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Center for International Environmental Law, 29 May 2021

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of the EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). CIEL and its many partners in the EDC Free Coalition have been advocating for the…

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Union of the European Lubricants Industry, 30 Mar 2023

The Union of the European Lubricants Industrys welcome the Commissions proposal to revise the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation in its purpose to make labelling more consumer friendly, less burdensome for suppliers and easier to enforce. Nevertheless, due to its wide-ranging…

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FEFANA, 1 Jun 2021

FEFANA welcomes the opportunity to offer feedback on the Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. FEFANA appreciates that, for the implementation of the Green Deal, the chemicals strategy for sustainability sets out a number of ambitious actions.…

KGHM urges EU to align chemical rules with global standards

KGHM Polska Miedź Spółka Akcyjna, 1 Jun 2021

KGHM recommends that new hazard classes be established at the global level before modifying EU rules. They suggest addressing endocrine disruptors through existing legislation rather than creating new categories.
Alignment avoids unnecessary costs and administrative burdens from diverging international and EU regulations.
Environmental groups lose the protection provided by automatic bans triggered by hazard classifications.

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Industrieverband Körperpflege- und Waschmittel e.V., 30 Mar 2023

Der Industrieverband Körperpflege- und Waschmittel e. V. (IKW) unterstützt die Ziele der Europäischen Kommission, mit ihrem Vorschlag zur Änderung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008, die Kennzeichnung von Stoffen und Gemischen - verbraucherfreundlicher, - für die Lieferanten weniger aufwendig und -…

WECF Demands Gender Perspective in Revised EU Chemical Rules

Women Engage for a Common Future, 30 Mar 2023

WECF calls for stronger regulations to better protect vulnerable groups from harmful chemicals. They propose specific pictograms to warn pregnant women about endocrine disruptors in products. They suggest integrating gender considerations into hazard classes to reflect biological differences.
This ensures policy protection reflects the unique biological vulnerabilities of women and children.
Chemical manufacturers face higher costs from stricter labels and potential non-compliance sanctions.

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Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group, 17 Mar 2023

As a horizontal piece of legislation, CLP has a wide-ranging impact, with any change likely to have a knock-on effect on various sectors, including but not limited to biocides, pesticides, detergents, cosmetics, toys, and medical devices. For example, CLP Self-classification of substances is being…

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Women Engage for a Common Future, 31 May 2021

Women Engage for a Common Future, WECF, welcomes the European Commission’s plan to revise the CLP Regulation. As an international ecofeminist network of 150 women and civil organizations NGOs committed to build a healthy environment and be active at EU level for moving towards a toxic-free future,…

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ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH Co KG, 31 May 2021

ALPLA is one of the leading companies involved in plastic packaging. Around 21,600 employees worldwide produce custom-made packaging systems, bottles, caps and moulded parts at 178 sites across 45 countries. Hazard classification and labelling are very important measures for industries to…

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Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group, 31 May 2021

DUCC urges the European Commission not to rush decision-making processes for CLP (or any other legislation) in order to meet unrealistic deadlines, set in the CSS, but to ensure that these are conducted properly in line with the principles of Better Regulation. Realistic transition periods to…

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European Precious Metals Federation, 31 May 2021

See attached document for the EPMF position.

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Bundesverband Glasindustrie e.V., 31 May 2021

BV Glas supports the goal of the Commission to achieve a higher level of protection of citizens and of the environment against hazardous chemicals and believes that its products are aligned with these criteria. However, the actions foreseen by the European Commission seem to pose a lot of new…

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International Bar Association, 4 May 2021

Testing new submission process - please disregard.

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UNITI Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V., 30 Mar 2023

Wir begrüßen den Vorschlag der Kommission zur Überarbeitung der Verordnung über die Einstufung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung (CLP), der darauf abzielt, die Kennzeichnung verbraucherfreundlicher, weniger aufwändig für die Lieferanten und leichter durchsetzbar zu machen. Die CLP-Verordnung betrachten…

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Hungarian Chemical Industry Association, 30 Mar 2023

MAVESZ welcomes the proposals of the European Commission, which aim to protect people and the environment from dangerous chemicals. In our opinion, the targeted revision of the CLP regulation can contribute to the management and reduction of the risks of substances and mixtures based on other…

Belgian chemical industry warns against burdensome new labeling rules

Fédération belge des industries chimiques et des sciences de la vie, 29 Mar 2023

The federation requests more flexible labeling rules and a three-year transition period. They also urge aligning chemical definitions with REACH regulations to prevent data confusion.
Longer timelines and simplified labels would reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for companies.
Environmental goals are harmed as new requirements significantly increase the waste of packaging materials.

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Beryllium Science & Technology Association, 17 Mar 2023

Please find attached the BeST's position on the CLP review.

Hazardous Waste Europe urges hazard-based classification to prevent toxic recycling

Hazardous Waste Europe, 1 Jun 2021

The organization requests that waste classification remain separate from products and maintain a hazard-based approach rather than risk-based. They argue waste fate is unpredictable and recycled materials should not receive derogations from safety requirements.
This would maintain their business model of decontamination and ensure traceable hazard management.
Recyclers seeking flexibility lose stricter requirements that could increase their compliance costs.

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Fédération belge des industries chimiques et des sciences de la vie, 31 May 2021

essenscia welcomes the opportunity to comment on European commission inception assessment on CLP. Safe use of chemicals both for human health and the environment requires the identification and communication of hazards at national, regional and global level in a clear and consistent way, without…

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Beryllium Science & Technology Association, 31 May 2021

Please find attached our comments to the initiative.

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European Union for Responsible Incineration and Treatment of Special Waste, 28 May 2021

Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals – Impact assessment Introduction of new hazard classes (such as endocrine disruptors) and corresponding criteria: The classification of waste is based on chemicals legislation but should remain separate to…

Spanish chemical industry warns against restrictive EU labeling rules

FEDERACIÓN EMPRESARIAL DE LA INDUSTRIA QUÍMICA ESPAÑOLA, 29 Mar 2023

The federation requests extending label update deadlines from six to eighteen months. They advocate for flexible formatting and a more ambitious shift towards digital labeling. They also emphasize that classifying substance groups must be based on comprehensive scientific data.
Extended deadlines would help companies manage complex supply chains and reduce labeling costs.
Consumers and workers may face safety risks due to delayed updates on labels.

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FEICA - Association of the European Adhesive Sealant Industry, 21 Mar 2023

The European Commission has adopted a proposal to revise the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, confirming the ambitions laid out in the proposals inception impact assessment by including provisions aiming at better identifying and classifying hazardous chemicals, and…

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PETA Science Consortium International e.V., 1 Jun 2021

The PETA Science Consortium International e.V. promotes robust non-animal testing methods that protect human health and the environment. We welcome the opportunity to comment on the consultation ‘Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals‘. Please…

FEIQUE Urges EU Alignment With Global Chemical Labeling Standards

FEDERACIÓN EMPRESARIAL DE LA INDUSTRIA QUÍMICA ESPAÑOLA, 31 May 2021

The organization proposes managing new hazard classes under REACH to avoid double classification. They urge the EU to wait for international consensus before changing labels. They also advocate for testing complex substances as a single unit.
This would prevent high administrative costs and avoid unfeasible requirements for testing chemical mixtures.

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FEICA - Association of the European Adhesive Sealant Industry, 29 May 2021

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, is a multinational association representing the European adhesive and sealant industry. Today's membership stands at 15 National Association Members, 24 Direct Company Members and 19 Affiliate Company Members. The European market…

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Industriegaseverband e.V., 30 Mar 2023

The Industriegaseverband e.V. (IGV) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the CLP revision proposal. Please find our comments in the attached document.

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Koninklijke Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie, 30 Mar 2023

Raadpleeg het toegevoegde bestand voor de feedback van de VNCI.

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Générations Futures, 30 Mar 2023

Générations Futures welcomes the Commission proposal for a revision of the CLP legislation, and the associated delegated act amending the CLP Annexes. Générations Futures supports the goals of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the European Commissions efforts to improve the chemicals…

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ERM Coalition, 21 Dec 2022

The ERM Coalition strongly supports the inclusion of PMT (persistent, mobile, toxic) and vPvM (very persistent, very mobile) substances as new hazard classes in the CLP Regulation to fully address persistency, mobility and toxicity. This is an overdue milestone to also protect human health and…

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Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V., 30 Mar 2023

Die Überarbeitung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008 über die Einstufung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung von Stoffen und Gemischen dient der besseren Identifizierung und Einstufung von Gefahren sowie einer verbesserten Bereitstellung an Informationen bezüglich des Auftretens gesundheitlicher…

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L'Occitane International S.A., 30 Mar 2023

The LOCCITANE Group shares and supports the Commissions aims of ensuring consumer safety and environmental protection. However, the LOCCITANE Group believes that an integrated approach to scientific rigor, environmental protection and consumer and producer safety necessitates proportionate,…

Chemical Distributors Urge Delay and Realism in CLP Revision

European Association of Chemical Distributors, 30 Mar 2023

Fecc requests postponing new hazard classes to ensure global alignment and rejects mandatory formatting rules that hinder multilingual labels. They also advocate for digital labelling and longer transition periods for label changes.
These changes would prevent high redesign costs and technical hurdles for existing packaging systems.
Regulators and emergency responders lose clarity from standardized formatting and immediate hazard updates.

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Asociación empresarial para la protección de las plantas, 30 Mar 2023

AEPLA, Asociación Empresarial para la Protección de las Plantas- agradece la oportunidad de proporcionar comentarios a la consulta pública de la CE, sobre la Revisión del Reglamento de Clasificación, Etiquetado y Envasado de Sustancias y mezclas (CLP) Desde el sector de la sanidad vegetal nos…

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COSMED, 30 Mar 2023

COSMED, the French cosmetic association for SMEs, thanks the Commission for the possibility to comment the revision of the CLP regulation. COSMED welcomes the initiative to simplify the legal framework of chemicals but warns the Commission of the counterproductive effects of certain measures…

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Comité Interprofessionel des Huiles Essentielles Françaises, 27 Mar 2023

CIHEF and PPAM de France welcome the opportunity to provide comments on the legislative proposal amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures published on December 19th, 2022. Please find…

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COSMED, 1 Jun 2021

COSMED welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the intended revision of the REACH Regulation. Please find our full contribution in attachment. COSMED is the French cosmetic association for SMEs, a non-profit seeking association with more than 920 members, in France and Europe

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Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V., 31 May 2021

Die Überarbeitung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008 über die Einstufung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung von Stoffen und Gemischen (CPL-Verordnung) folgt der Anpassung an den wissenschaftlichen und technischen Fortschritt. Sie dient der besseren Identifizierung und Einstufung von Gefahren sowie einer…

Chemical Distributors Urge EU Alignment with Global Standards

European Association of Chemical Distributors, 31 May 2021

The organization advocates for sticking to the UN Globally Harmonized System rather than creating unique EU criteria. They request simplified reporting to avoid bureaucracy and streamlined rules for online sales and multilingual labels.
This would lower administrative burdens and prevent costly re-labelling for products exported outside Europe.
EU regulators lose the ability to implement stricter, independent hazard criteria ahead of global consensus.

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European Society of Endocrinology, 30 Mar 2023

The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) welcomes the current legislative proposal which will contribute towards creating a non-toxic and safe EU environment as laid out in the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability. ESE has continuously pointed to the growing importance of appropriate legislation…

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Polska Izba Przemysłu Chemicznego, 29 Mar 2023

In relation to the ongoing European Commission consultation on the Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP), on behalf of the associated stakeholders we would like to draw attention to the key issues for the chemical industry in Poland. In…

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Deutsche Bauchemie e.V., 20 Mar 2023

The attached position paper of Deutsche Bauchemie comments on the new requirements for the layout of CLP labels and the application of fold-out labels: The proposed provisions on the layout of the CLP label would lead to an immense burden, considerably restrict the urgently needed flexibility,…

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RESEAU VRAC ET REEMPLOI, 30 Jan 2023

Voir sur le site TRIS de la Commission européenne le projet de décret français établissant liste des produits pour lesquels la vente en vrac est interdite pour des raisons de santé publique, qui vise les substances chimiques classées et les produits détergents dont certains vont être interdits à la…

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European Society of Endocrinology, 1 Jun 2021

The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), on behalf of more than 20,000 endocrinologists in Europe as well as the millions of patients with endocrine diseases whom it represents, welcomes the ambitious agenda of the European Commission (EC) to address the impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals…

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Polska Izba Przemysłu Chemicznego, 1 Jun 2021

Stanowisko PIPC znajduje się w załączonym pliku.

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Österreichische Vereinigung für das Gas und Wasserfach, 31 May 2021

• ÖVGW is the Austrian Association for Gas and Water, representing more than 250 water suppliers, supplying more than 70% of Austria’s population. • ÖVGW welcomes the zero-pollution action plan as part of the European Green Deal together with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability for a toxic…

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Stockholms universitet, 31 May 2021

We strongly support the ambition in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability to "propose new hazard classes and criteria in the CLP Regulation to fully address environmental toxicity, persistency, mobility and bioaccumulation", by inclusion of PMT and vPvM as new hazard classes.

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Federation of The European Cookware, Cutlery and Housewares Industries, 28 May 2021

FEC contributed to this public consultation via the position paper attached.

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Danish Association of Cosmetics and Detergents, 30 Mar 2023

The Danish Association of Cosmetics and Detergents welcomes the opportunity to give feedback to the legislative proposal of the CLP Regulation. In particular, we would like to highlight the following items that we find important to point out: - The industry is already dedicated to reduce the use of…

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Associação Portuguesa da Química, Petroquímica e Refinação, 30 Mar 2023

APQuímica appreciates this opportunity to express its views and make contributions regarding the legislative proposal to amend the EU legislation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (Regulation (EC) n.º 1272/2008 CLP Regulation) included in the EU Chemicals…

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Afaïa, 30 Mar 2023

Représentant plus dune centaine de metteurs en marché de matières fertilisantes et intrants innovants des cultures végétales durables, AFAÏA est le syndicat professionnel des acteurs de la filière des supports de culture, paillages, amendements organiques, engrais organiques et organo-minéraux et…

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FIPEC, 30 Mar 2023

With regard to the revision to the CLP Regulation, and the documents published on the 19th December 2022, FIPEC would like to share the following comments on four important topics: Regarding transition periods and definition of placing on the market (OLP text and Delegated Act), once again, we call…

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European Federation for Construction Chemicals, 30 Mar 2023

EFCC fully supports the intention of the European Commission to improve identification and classification of hazardous chemicals and welcomes the opportunity to participate in the public consultation on the revised Regulation on CLP. The construction chemicals industry believes that the new…

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Adolf Würth GmbH &Co. KG, 30 Mar 2023

Würth Einschätzung und Positionierung zur CLP- Verordnung und Revision Die Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG bedankt sich bei der Europäischen Kommission für die Gelegenheit, sich mit einem Positionspapier zum Vorschlag zur Änderung der CLP-Verordnung äußern zu können. Würth unterstützt die Regelungen der…

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Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers, 30 Mar 2023

Please find attached ETADs Comments on the Proposal for a Regulation amending the CLP Regulation

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Verband der Mineralfarbenindustrie e. V., 30 Mar 2023

Bitte entnehmen Sie unsere Position dem angehängten Dokument. Unsere Kernpunkte: Der vorgeschlagene Ansatz der Klassifikation von mehrkomponentigen Stoffen widerspricht dem UN GHS und wird zu schweren Problemen in der Implementierung führen. Wir fordern, dass die Einführung der Definition von…

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THE HELLENIC COSMETIC TOILETRY & PERFUMERY ASSOCIATION, 30 Mar 2023

The Hellenic Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (PSVAK), founded in 1964, is the Greek Association for Cosmetics and has 72 members (manufacturers, producers, and distributors). PSVAK is a member of Cosmetics Europe, the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care…

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Association Technique de l'Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants, 30 Mar 2023

The purpose of this document is to provide support for the use of multi-lingual fold-out labels on packages improving current hazard communication and labelling provisions. The objective of the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 (CLP) is…

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Polish Association of Cosmetic and Detergent Industry, 29 Mar 2023

W związku z pracami dotyczącymi przeglądu jednego z najistotniejszych aktów prawnych UE w zakresie chemikaliów - rozporządzenia CLP, które obok rozporządzenia REACH stanowi filar regulacyjny dla szerokiej gamy substancji i mieszanin chemicznych, a także wyrobów chemicznych w załączeniu…

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Verband Chemiehandel e.V., 29 Mar 2023

Vielen Dank für die Möglichkeit einer Stellungnahme zu den geplanten Änderungen. Die für den Verband Chemiehandel und seine Mitglieder wichtigen Punkte finden Sie in der Anlage. Vielen Dank.

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Japan Chemical Industry Association, 29 Mar 2023

Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following comments in response to the proposal of amending CLP regulation. JCIA supports the EU's efforts to strengthen the Chemicals Management under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). However, the…

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European Writing Instrument Manufacturer's Association, 27 Mar 2023

With regard to the proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 published on 19th December 2022 [2022/0432 (COD)], the European Writing Instrument Manufacturer's Association (EWIMA) would like to share the following initial comments from our members. Please find our feedback in…

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Magyar Növényvédelmi Szövetség/ Hungarian Crop Protection Association, 26 Mar 2023

Az Európai Bizottság által előkészített rendelet módosítás tervezet közvetetten új környezetvédelmi és kémiai biztonsági célkitűzéseket és előírásokat fogalmaz meg a legtöbb ágazat, így az agrárium szereplői számára is. A Bizottság új veszélyességi osztályokat kíván felvenni az osztályozásról és…

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Croatian Crop Protection Association, 1 Jun 2021

CROCPA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback and makes the following comments: We believe that any new hazard class should be first implemented at UN level. We are concerned that the additional hazard classes and pictograms would increase label complexity and could compromise hazard…

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Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Fertilizantes, 1 Jun 2021

En la Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Fertilizantes (ANFFE) consideramos que el REACH es adecuado para su propósito y cumple sus objetivos. No obstante, entendemos que hay áreas en las que se pueden introducir mejoras, entre las que podemos mencionar las siguientes: • simplificación de los…

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European DIY Retail Association, 1 Jun 2021

1. Compliance deadlines in ATPs should be rethought to avoid waste and remove burdens. Today, compliance deadlines in ATPs are sell through dates, meaning that 18 months after the entry into force of the ATP, it is no longer possible to make the product available to customers. This approach is…

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Federation of European Rigid Polyurethane Foam Associations, 1 Jun 2021

PU Europe, the European Federation of PUR/PIR rigid polyurethane insulation manufacturers, appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the inception impact assessment for the revision of the CLP Regulation. PU Europe supports the objectives of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) aiming…

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The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association, 1 Jun 2021

JRAIA believes that careful consideration is required to avoid unnecessary complication, double regulations by taking into account logistical efficiencies of the products.

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SYNDICAT NATIONAL DES INGREDIENTS AROMATIQUES ALIMENTAIRES, 1 Jun 2021

Please, see document attached.

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European Solvent Recycler Group, 1 Jun 2021

The European Solvent Recycler Gourp - ESRG - are supportive of the main aims of the proposals. In respect of the Circular Economy, ESRG would like to see updated Guidance offered to Member States in respect of managing standards for full recoveries derived from wastes and the use of exemptions to…

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Japan Chemical Industry Association, 1 Jun 2021

The Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) welcomes the feedback opportunity regarding Inception Impact Assessment/Revision of CLP. The JCIA supports the noble ambitions of the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) which aims to improve the EU chemicals policy, including REACH and…

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Network of reference laboratories research centres and related organisations for monitoring of emerging environmental substances, 31 May 2021

The NORMAN network (www.norman-network.net) is an independent, non-profit, multidisciplinary and multinational organisation in the field of contaminants of emerging concern, which brings together more than 80 organisations in Europe and beyond, representing various stakeholders such as competent…

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Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner, 31 May 2021

Färdplan CPL – synpunkter Öppet samråd EU Kommissionen Det är viktigt att CLP-förordningen är tydlig och klar vad gäller riskidentifiering, klassificering och vilket ansvar olika aktörer har. Det är angeläget att utvidga området där CLP gäller om så är nödvändigt för att minska risker för…

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I&P Europe - Imaging and Printing Association e.V., 31 May 2021

We would like to express our support concerning the items in the position papers of the “German chemical industry association - Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI)” and “Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council”. Additionally, in our opinion CLP must be equipped to deal with hazards…

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european consensus-platform for alternatives, 31 May 2021

CLP Regulation is first of all the implementation of the GHS. Therefore, it is very important for CLP to strictly follow the GHS. Adding new hazards category is helpful only if those are included in GHS, in order to avoid confusion during circulation of chemicals across countries. Additional…

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European Federation for Construction Chemicals, 28 May 2021

The European Federation for Construction Chemicals (EFCC) represents European construction chemicals companies and national member associations, representing raw materials producers and formulators of finished products, including SMEs, across the European Union. EFCC welcomes the opportunity to…

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Carbon Consulting Boenigk, 26 May 2021

Position on the initiative to revise the CLP-Regulation The European Green Deal and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability develop to be the umbrella for a number of euphonic proposals lacking a tedious consideration of the consequences. The vision presented to bloat the CLP-Regulation is one…