08.11.2011

GHS in Europe, One Year On

One Year On - The regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures (CLP) became mandatory for substances as of December 2010. The implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) outside of the European Community/European Economic Area is not uniform.
more22.09.2010

The Persistence of Time

Forgotten Regulation - Walking in the footsteps of Reach the 2008 EU Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1272/2008) has received less attention than it deserves from authorities, supply chains and senior management, who are still trying to cope with the massive resource and business implications of Reach. Andrew Fasey explains why despite the pain, businesses stand to gain from putting in place comprehensive compliance strategies for the EU regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). more08.03.2010

Working Toward a Cleaner Future

Clean Thinking - It is through its Agenda for Responsible and Sustainable Cleaning that the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.) pursues the industry's vision to "benefit society by contributing to the sustainable improvement of the quality and comfort of life." This agenda is supported by two pillars of industry activity: the development and promotion of industry voluntary initiatives and active contribution to legislative and regulatory developments. more26.02.2010

LEXSY Software Supports UN GHS Guidelines

To meet the new and more stringent requirements for industrial product labelling and product tracking, Bayer Technology Services (BTS) has developed a new version of LEXSY LabelPrint. "An important sales angle for us is the GHS, the globally harmonized regulation on hazardous substances that entered into force at the beginning of this year", says LEXSY product manager Josef Kenfenheuer, adding: "The proper labelling mandated by law in the required language is particularly important in the case of hazardous substances. more