Chemical and Hazardous Substances
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2021
Classification, Labelling & Packaging according to the CLP Regulation - Information Sheet
The Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation covers hazardous chemicals sold to professional users and consumers. This information sheet outlines the key requirements under the CLP Regulation.
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2021
Chemical Agents and Carcinogens Code of Practice 2021
The revised Code of Practice (Chemical Agents & Carcinogens) supports the transposition of EU Directive (EU) 2019/1831 which introduces new limit values for ten substances and these are included and highlighted in Schedule 1 of the CoP. Schedule 3 of the revised Code of Practice indicates proposed new Occupational Exposure Limit Value (OELV)s or changes to the existing OELV to be included in the next Code of Practice. Schedule 3 also highlights substances currently under review by the European Commission.
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2021
Information for Retailers on Hazard Labelling & Packaging of Chemical Products
Hazardous chemical products must be labelled and packaged according to rules set out in specific classification, labelling and packaging legislation. Manufacturers, importers and formulators must ensure that such products are labelled and packaged correctly before being placed onto the market for sale.
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2021
Information for Retailers on Hazard Labelling & Packaging of Chemical Products (1)
Hazardous chemical products must be labelled and packaged according to rules set out in specific classification, labelling and packaging legislation. Manufacturers, importers and formulators must ensure that such products are labelled and packaged correctly before being placed onto the market for sale.
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2021
Chemical Distributors Duties REACH and CLP
Distributors of chemicals have duties under EU chemical legislation including the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) Regulation and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. REACH controls the manufacture, import, supply and safe use of chemical substances in the EU while CLP requires companies to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals correctly before placing them on the market.
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2021
Export and Import of Chemicals Information Sheet
Information sheet on exporters duties under the Rotterdam Regulation (EU) No.689/2008 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals.
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2019
2018 Survey on Chemical Usage
The survey aims to determine the potential impact on Irish companies regarding responsibilities under the chemicals legislation should the United Kingdom (UK) withdraw from the European Union (EU).
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2019
Brexit Overview Information Sheet
For products placed on the Irish market post-Brexit, EU legislation will apply and Irish companies may have new or additional obligations arising from the UK departure.
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2018
Communicating Chemical Hazards at Work Information Sheet
When a chemical is delivered to a workplace, the hazard information is usually visible on the supply (CLP) or transport (ADR) label or for deliveries in tanks, it is provided via a REACH Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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2018
Nail Bars Info Sheet
Using nail products and other products several times every day can pose a risk to your health. This information leaflet has been developed to provide practical advice to those working in the nail industry.