CLP and REACH - Major Changes for the Chemical Industry

Two very big changes for the chemical industry came into force on 1 December 2010.

The first of these related to CLP which is the European implementation of GHS, the globally harmonised system for communicating chemical hazards.

The second was the amendment to Annex II of REACH which rewrote the format of the Safety Data Sheet bringing in a raft of additional requirements.

AthenaAdvantage implements both of the above and provides all the tools you need to ensure that your products meet the requirements under the new legislation. For companies that are still operating under the exigencies of CHIP, the software offers single button click solutions to recalculate existing products for CLP, reformat Safety Data Sheets for REACH and provide GHS compliant labelling.

Lycos Limited maintains a continuous update programme whereby all forthcoming legislation is studied and implemented in the software well in advance of enforcement dates thus allowing companies to make provision for up-and-coming changes to their products.

Although REACH and CLP constitute the biggest changes ever undergone in the manufacture and supply of chemicals, through careful planning and the use of well thought out legislative compliance software, companies will be able to cope with the transition in a manageable and cost effective way.