Do you export chemicals to outside of the EU?

Do you export chemicals outside the EU?

Companies that export chemicals to countries outside of the EU, including to Great Britain but not Northern Ireland, are considered ‘exporters’ under chemical legislation. Exporters must check to see if the chemical substance, on its own or in a mixture, is listed in the PIC Regulation.

Substances on their own or in mixtures listed in Annex I of the PIC Regulation must be notified at least 35 days prior to intended export using the ePIC IT tool, regardless of tonnage. Substances listed in Annex V to the PIC Regulation are banned for export outside of the EU.

The export of PIC chemicals on their own or contained in a hazardous mixture, must be classified labelled and packaged in accordance with CLP and be accompanied by a safety data sheet in English and in one of the official languages of the importing country (if different).

Exporters must also submit annual tonnage information by 31st March of the year following export. More information is available here.