EU Commission Introduces New CLP Hazard Classes
Regulation (EU) 2023/707 takes effect on April 20. With it, the EU Commission introduces new hazard classes and modifies Annexes I–IV of the CLP Regulation. According to Annex I of the Regulation, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) will be split into two categories:
- Category 1: Known or presumed endocrine disruptors
- Category 2: Suspected endocrine disruptors
The new hazard classes are:
- Endocrine disruptor for human health (ED HH)
- Endocrine disruptor for the environment (ED ENV)
- Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT)
- Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)
- Persistent, mobile, and toxic (PMT)
- Very persistent and very mobile (vPvM)
Companies are obligated to implement the new classification and labeling requirements. The following transition periods apply.
- May 1, 2025: For substances placed on the market after May 1, 2025
- May 1, 2026: For mixtures placed on the market after May 1, 2026
- Nov. 1, 2026: For substances already placed on the market before May 1, 2025
- May 1, 2028: For mixtures already placed on the market before May 1, 2026
If you have any questions about the new hazard classes of the CLP Regulation, please feel free to contact us at any time at sales@kft.de.
