The CLP and the REACH Regulations are closely interlinked.
Both are hazard-based and both focus on collecting hazard data, with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection to human health or the environment.
As a consequence,
- A substance for REACH must be a substance for CLP
- A mixture for REACH must be a mixture for CLP.
Nevertheless, CLP is linked to the use of hazardous substances and mixtures, irrespective of the volume supplied.
REACH - Unitis actions
UNITIS has developed strong efforts in order to establish Standard Operation Procedures for the registration of the Natural Complex Substances (NCS) used in cosmetics, which is part of the REACH REGISTRATION Guide Book prepared for its Members.
- NCSs Classification by categories,
- Separation of the botanical fraction from its carrier or carrying solvent,
- Identification of NCS of botanical origin through exemples.
CLP - Unitis actions
The complexity and variability in composition of botanicals and their extracts make difficult and delicate the enforcement of the CLP Regulation.
Indeed companies need to identify the hazards of substances, classify, label and package chemical substances and mixtures according to the new rules and notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) of their classification. Safety data sheets (MSDS) also need to be updated accordingly.
> In order to simplify and make easier the implementation of the CLP Regulation in the case of botanical extracts and derivatives, UNITIS has conducted with European Experts a large study on the possible presence of hazardous and/or CMR substances in living botanicals which will be regularly updated.
> In the same way, UNITIS prepared a full dossier in order to inform its Members under CLP requirements and help them to carry out the Regulation.