Chemical classification, labelling and packaging (CLP)

Obligations and duties under CLP

CLP in GB or NI

Chemical supply in Great Britain or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021
Supply chemicals from NI to GB

Duties of Northern Ireland-based businesses supplying chemicals to Great Britain
Propose mandatory classification and labelling

Submit a new or revised GB mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) proposal
GB classification and labelling

Using the GB mandatory classification and labelling list to classify chemicals you place on the GB market
Import chemicals from outside GB

Duties of businesses importing chemicals into Great Britain
Inform the National Poisons Information Service

Submit information for mixtures placed on the GB market
Notify a substance

Submit information about substances you place on the GB market
Request the use of an alternative chemical name

Protect your intellectual property for substances in mixtures placed on the GB market
Report an incident or concern

Report non-compliance with CLP law

The GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List

Use the GB MCL list to classify chemicals you place on the GB market

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