Part II of the CLP Revision:
What Companies Can Expect

Following upon Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/707, which has been in force since April 2023, and the inclusion of four new hazard classes in the CLP Regulation, the entry into force of Regulation 2024/2865 is the second step in the CLP revision. With the changes, the EU wants to offer consumers and employees better information about hazards. But what exactly changes?

Changes in Online Trade
The new Regulation requires identification of the supplier on the label. Companies must ensure compliance with the requirements of the CLP Regulation. For products offered on online marketplaces, for example, label elements must be clearly visible in accordance with Article 17.   

Changes in Labeling

The regulations for labels are stricter than before regarding font size, line spacing, and contrast. To accommodate the wealth of information on smaller packaging, fold-out labels will also be permitted in the future. The same applies to digital labels, although the information must be accessible free of charge and without registration.

Changes in MOCS

In the future, substances consisting of several components must also be evaluated in terms of their toxicological and environmental properties. Only plant-based MOCS are exempt from the regulations until 2029.

Other Changes

• Substances in certain hazard classes may no longer be sold through refill stations.
• Anyone who advertises hazardous substances and mixtures must provide detailed information such as hazard warnings on the label.
• Distributors who relabel or rename products will be required to report to poison information centers in the future..
• Companies must update the classification of their substances within 6 months instead of 18 months if new data becomes available.

Transition periods apply for certain changes. For example, labels must be adapted by July 2026. However, many changes apply as early as December 2024.