Safety Data Sheets – Know the Ins and Outs
Safety data sheets provide information on chemical products that help users of those chemicals to make a risk assessment. They describe the hazards the chemical presents, and give information on …
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The Class 2 Label (Gas Labels & Placards)
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous gases and there are long-standing treaties such as ADR and RID that …
Independent UK REACH begins 1st January 2021
UK REACH, a new regulatory framework independent of EU REACH, will come into effect when the UK exits the European Union on 1st January 2021. The UK will activate its …
Blacking-Out Blank GHS Diamonds on Supply Labels
GHS Diamonds: can they be left blank or do they have to be blacked out? Pre-Printed Label Stocks When producing GHS/CLP supply labels, it’s common practice to use …
The Live Animal Label
The Live Animal Label Responsibilities Every person involved with the commercial transport of animals has a responsibility as appropriate to their role in planning, organising, and carrying out the journey …
The Limited Quantity Label – LQ Mark
What are Limited Quantities? Limited Quantities refers to dangerous goods that are shipped in small containers which are packed in boxes or shrink-wrapped trays. Because smaller quantities of hazardous materials …
What is the SCIP Database (and do you need to submit data)?
DO YOUR ARTICLES CONTAIN SUBSTANCES OF VERY HIGH CONCERN (SVHCS)? DO YOU PLACE THEM ON THE EU MARKET? SCIP is the database for information on Substances of Concern In articles, …
Hibiscus: helping to keep critical supply chains running
Hibiscus at capacity UK label manufacturers in the chemical industry, with designated ‘essential business’ status, are mobilising to deliver printed products that are in high demand during the Coronavirus health crisis. …
DfT Introduces Further Measures to Help Dangerous Goods Supply Chain
The Department for Transport has taken further measures to support the UK Dangerous Goods supply chain. These measures are intended to lighten some of the burdens that the industry faces during …
Corona Virus Supply Chain Assessment
In relation to the Corona Virus, Hibiscus Plc have assessed the possible risks and have adopted necessary mitigating measures to ensure ongoing product supply. Supply Chain We have actively engaged with our …
IATA DGR 2020 – What’s New?
Mandatory compliance of the new edition of IATA DGR began on 1st January, 2020. IATA – The International Air Transport Association, has released the latest (61st Edition) of its …
The Excepted Quantities Label (Excepted Quantity Mark)
What is the Excepted quantities provision? When certain dangerous goods are shipped in very small quantities they can be freed from the stringent dangerous goods regulations by using the Excepted …
The Overpack Label (Labelling & Marking of Overpacks)
What is an Overpack? Overpacks are enclosures used by shippers to contain one or more packages of dangerous goods to form a single handling unit. This makes handling and stowage …
The OKI ES7412 Chemical Label Printer
Introducing the OKI ES7412 full colour LED printer, the ideal solution for full colour hazardous chemical labelling – perfect for producing GHS compliant labels. BS5609 compliant labels When used in …
Flammable Liquid Labels – The Class 3 Label & Placard
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous flammable substances and there are long-standing treaties such as ADR and RID that …
EU Project Finds High Non-Compliance in Mixtures Classification & Labelling
An EU-wide enforcement project checking the compliance of classification and labelling of chemical mixtures has found that a “significant” number of them do not meet basic legal obligations. The exercise …
Harmonised Poison Centre Notifications: Why Suppliers Still Need to Act Now
The one-year delay to the harmonised poison centre notifications submission deadline for mixtures, for consumer use, is an opportunity for suppliers to address the new compliance requirements – not to …
The Class 9 Label (Miscellaneous Label)
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous substances. The Class 9 label is used for the transportation of …
The Class 5 Label & Placard (Oxidising Agent Label / Organic Peroxide Label)
Class 5 label & placard Class 5 Dangerous Goods There are two sub-divisions for Class 5 Dangerous Goods: Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances Oxidizing substances are those which, while in themselves …
The Toxic Gas Label
Toxic Gases – CLASS 2.3 Toxic gases are classified as dangerous goods (class 2.3) and though each mode of transport, (air, sea, road, rail and inland waterway) has its own …
Magnetized Material Label (IATA)
There are no restrictions or requirements when transporting magnetized material by ground or sea, but when magnets are transported by air they are regulated as dangerous goods. This is because …
Corrosive Label – The Class 8 Label & Placard
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially dangerous corrosive substances and there are long-standing treaties such as ADR and RID that …
Spontaneously Combustible Labels – Class 4.2 Labels
Spontaneously combustible labels (Class 4.2 labels) are used for marking and identifying spontaneously combustible materials and substances during transportation. WHAT ARE Spontaneously combustible goods? Division 4.2 goods are either …
Laser Sheet Labels
Laser Sheet Labels Printing your own labels can be a convenient and cost-effective solution to chemical and hazardous goods labelling. Hibiscus Plc produces a large selection of polyethylene and paper …
Dangerous Goods Notes & Dangerous Goods Declarations
Buy Dangerous Goods Notes Directly Online. The Dangerous Goods Note & Dangerous Goods Declaration: Transport Documentation Required for the Shipment of Dangerous Goods When any type of goods are …
The IATA Time and Temperature Sensitive Label
The IATA Time and Temperature Sensitive Label To address the challenges in transporting healthcare products, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has identified product temperature management issues within the airline industry …
The New Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) and Your Product Labels
From 2020, a new label element will have to appear on the labels of all products classified for health or physical hazards. A 16-character code called the Unique Formula Identifier …
Christmas Deliveries
Your browser does not support the video tag. Hibiscus will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Tuesday 24th December (midday) and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020 (9am). Please call …
This Way Up Labels
This Way Up labels, available from Stock-Xpress. Arrow orientation labels are a type of handling and shipping instruction that appear in the dangerous goods regulations for road (ADR), sea (IMDG) …
Class 6 Labels | Toxic Labels
Class 6 labels (toxic labels) are used for the identification of toxic and infectious substances during transportation. WHAT ARE CLASS 6 Dangerous Goods? Class 6 dangerous goods cover toxic and …
Environmentally Hazardous Labels (Env Haz Labels)
Environmentally Hazardous labels: the Environmentally Hazardous Substance Mark is used to notify shipping personnel that the material being transported is toxic to the marine environment and its ecosystems. What are …
The ADR Plate (ADR Panel) Hazchem & ADR Vehicle Marking
The ADR Plate, Hazchem & ADR Vehicle marking all come under the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road regulations – ADR. THE EMERGENCY ACTION CODE …
Class 4 Label (Flammable Solid Label 4.1)
Flammable Solid Label/Class 4 Label: used for marking and identifying Flammable Solid substances during transportation. WHAT ARE CLASS 4 Dangerous Goods? Class 4 deals with substances, other than those classified …
The Explosive Label (Class 1 Label)
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous substances. The Class 1 label is used for marking and identifying …
Hibiscus Factory Closure, Tuesday 15th October
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dorothy Killerby, on 2nd Oct, 2019. Dorothy Killerby was one of the key founders of Hibiscus Plc and …
The Lithium Batteries Label: Update
New Lithium Batteries Label and Mark to come under changes to dangerous goods transport regulations, effective 1st Jan 2017. The UN has designated lithium batteries as Dangerous Goods and when …
Hazard Warning Diamonds – Buy Directly Online
the Regulations Packaged dangerous goods are transported across borders all over the world: hazardous chemicals shipped by sea in China may be re-loaded onto trains in Germany and transferred to …
The New OKI Pro1040 Printer – Print Your Own GHS Product Labels, In-House and On-Demand
Hibiscus, an approved OKI UK Dealer, offers the latest revolution in in-house chemical label printing. On demand, professional, four-colour narrow-format label printing is now possible in-house on a wide range …
EC Propose to Postpone First Poison Centre Deadline
The EU Commission has proposed a one-year postponement of the obligation for importers and downstream users to send information to Poison Centres, when placing mixtures on the market for consumer …
Cefic kicks off discussion on digitalising GHS hazard labels
UN working group asked to consider case for smart technologies The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has taken its campaign for digital chemical hazard labels to the UN, offering ideas …
EU Regulation: Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) Soon Mandatory
A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) will soon be required by law on the labels of products classified for health or physical hazards. The 16-digit code is intended to help Poison Centres to be able to precisely identify …
Enforcement authorities to focus on improving Safety Data Sheets and agreed inspections of mixtures
National enforcement authorities in EU member states have agreed to conduct a pilot project to check the classification of mixtures under the CLP regulation. The exercise was agreed by members …
GHS Software – Are your chemical labels GHS compliant?
Are your chemical labels compliant with the Globally Harmonized System? Keeping your organisation in compliance is no small task, but Hibiscus is able to offer specifically designed GHS software to …
Did You Know, the EU has Clarified CLP Notification Obligations of Re-branders?
Clarification In a paper circulated ahead of the meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL) on March 20th, the Commission reiterated its stance that re-branders and re-labellers …
New submission portal released for poison centres
ECHA has released a new portal that allows companies to prepare and submit information on hazardous mixtures that can be used by poison centres. The submission portal is a secure, …
Hibiscus awarded two Highly Commended accolades at the CNW Awards
Hibiscus Plc is pleased to have received two ‘Highly Commended’ accolades at this year’s Chemicals Northwest Awards. The CNW Awards honour excellence across a wide spectrum of business activity, from …
Hibiscus Plc – Giving supply security throughout 2019, and beyond
As Brexit approaches, and with the current uncertainty, we would like to assure our customers that as a supplier we are prepared for several different Brexit scenarios. Hibiscus takes the risks …
Prometheus Update Includes New Poison Centre XML Export Feature
Prometheus, SDS Authoring Software – Update now available. New CLP poison centre notification requirements A significant update to the CLP Regulation will see Poison Centre information harmonised across the EU. The legislation …
GHS Labelling – Enterprise QR Code Feature Links Labels to SDSs
Wouldn’t it be good if someone could point their smart-phone, or tablet, at one of your labels and immediately see the related SDS on their mobile device? With the new …
The CEFIC Chemical Industry Report 2018
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has recently released its Chemical Industry Report for 2018. The Cefic Facts & Figures provides an overview of the trends in the chemical industry …
Lithium Battery Label Update 2019
The New Lithium Battery handling labels and shipping marks have been effective, under changes to the IATA dangerous goods transport regulations, since 1st Jan 2017. However, under the latest 60th …
2019: Inspectors Prepare for EU-wide Check of Chemicals Sold on the Internet
Does your company sell chemicals online? EU inspectors are preparing an EU-wide enforcement project of chemicals sold on the internet. Preparatory work for Inspections will be undertaken in 2019 and …
EU/OSHA Continue 2018/2019 Healthy Workplaces Campaign
Dangerous substances are more common than you think! Are you familiar with the risks of the substances you handle? Are they being properly managed? EU-OSHA has launched an awareness …
Hibiscus at CHEMUK 2019
CHEMUK2019: UK Chemical Industries Supply Chain Expo & Open Conference Hibiscus has secured a stand at the new 2 day expo – CHEMUK 2019. This is a brand new UK …
EU Publishes 13th ATP to CLP
The European Commission has published amendments to the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). This is the 13th adaptation to technical and scientific progress …
New Tool for Checking Safety Data Sheets
The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has created an online tool, available in English, that can check SDS information, for end users, and send feedback to suppliers. SDS Check is based on …
Are You Finding it Difficult to Manage the Rising Cost of GHS Compliance Software?
GHS Compliance Software If you Are finding it difficult to manage the rising cost of GHS compliance software, you may need to rethink your options, and that’s where we can …
New EU Guide on Poison Centre Notifications
ECHA has just published a guidance document for companies submitting online notifications to poison centres. The guide, entitled: How to Prepare and Submit Information to Poison Centres, is available in English …
ECHA Poison Centre site adds new Support Pages for Downstream Users & Importers
Does your company place hazardous mixtures, such as paints and detergents, on the EU market? Submission deadlines are now coming up, depending on the use types. The ECHA has revamped …
Significant Changes & Amendments to 60TH Edition (2019) of IATA DGR, Now Available
IATA (International Air Transport Association) has released the summary of significant changes to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) that will appear in the upcoming 60th Edition, effective in January 2019. …
CEFIC: CLP Poison Centre Notification Deadline ‘Impossible’ To Meet
Concern over IT delays and 2020 deadline According to CEFIC (the European Chemical Industry Council), delays and unresolved issues mean that it will be “impossible” for the European Commission …
ECHA Updates Chemical Safety Factsheets
Echa has updated its factsheet on ‘Information on Chemical’s and its leaflet ‘Chemical Safety & Your Business’. They are both available in 23 EU languages. If you use chemicals, formulate chemical …
ECHA Update Interactive Guide on SDSs and Exposure Scenarios
The ECHA has updated its interactive guide on safety data sheets and exposure scenarios. The guide is intended to help suppliers and SDS recipients to compile and understand substance and …
ECHA Poison Centre Q&A Update
Poison Centre Q&A update ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) has increased the content of the question and answer section of its poison centres website. This is in light of its …
IATA & IMO to Rescind 2mm Border Requirement for Package Labels
On March 27, 2018, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued guidance regarding the specifications for dangerous goods labels on air shipments. In the guidance document, IATA announced that the recently …
New CLP Poison Centre Requirements
Chemical products containing hazardous substances are expected to be safe when used according to instructions, however, adverse health effects due to accidents, inappropriate use or intentional misuse result in many calls being …
Hibiscus at Surfex 2018
Hibiscus at Surfex 2018 Hibiscus will be showcasing its latest regulatory compliance solutions for product labelling and safety data sheet authoring at Surfex 2018. Our experts will be on hand to …
EU Back Classification of MIT as Allergen in Mixtures
Restriction threshold lowered for paints & detergents. EU member states have voted to approve a harmonised classification of the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MIT) as an allergen in mixtures like paint …
US – FDA Finalises Ban on Triclosan and 23 Other Antiseptic Ingredients
The antibacterial compound triclosan, already banned in the U.S. from consumer soaps, will no longer be allowed in antiseptic products used in hospitals and other health-care environments. The U.S. …
May 2018 REACH Registration Deadline Approaches for Low-Volume Chemicals
If you manufacture or import chemicals in the EU then chances are that you have already been affected by the many REACH registration deadlines over the past few years. Even if …
Lithium Batteries Update 2018 (59th IATA Edition)
The New Lithium Battery handling labels and shipping marks have been effective, under changes to the IATA dangerous goods transport regulations, since 1st Jan 2017. However, under the latest 59th …
ECHA Update List of Substances Potentially Subject to Compliance Checks
On 27 November 2017, ECHA updated the list of substances for which a REACH Registration dossier compliance check will, in all likelihood, be conducted. ECHA has added 149 new substances …
EU Inspectors to Investigate Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets are currently under scrutiny due to the launch of ECHA’s fifth and sixth REACH Enforcement Projects. Both projects involve EU Member States inspectors checking the quality and accuracy of SDSs throughout …
EU Enforcement Project to Target Phthalates & Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency Enforcement Forum has begun work on a pilot project to verify compliance with the notification and communication obligations of substances in articles in REACH. It will …
Sober for October, Update
Team Hibiscus are officially Soberheroes! Sober for October 2017, is finally over and we made it to the very end without so much as a sniff. There were 78,100 participants …
Germany Proposes EU Restriction on PFCAs
RESTRICTION SUBMISSION for PFCAS LODGED WITH ECHA Germany has submitted a report to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposing to restrict the manufacturing, use, placing on the market and import …
Another Hibiscus Employee Joins The 25 Year Club!
Today Hibiscus celebrated the 25th Anniversary of one of our most prominent employees. Adrian Wilde, our current Operations Manager, joined Hibiscus on a 6 month contract back in 1992. He …
Hibiscus Introduces Integrated Barcode Labelling Solution for SAP
Do You Use SAP and Need an Integrated Barcode Solution (without the hefty price-tag)? Many companies who run their business with SAP applications have need of an integrated barcode labelling module. …
IATA Publishes List of Significant Changes to DGR
IATA has published a list of the significant changes to its Dangerous Goods Regulations that will appear in the 59th edition, effective from 1 January 2018. Most of the listed amendments …
New Guidelines on Classification of Waste Packaging
Business Associations in the chemicals supply chain have launched new guidance to assist companies in meeting waste packaging obligations. The new 2017 guidance document “The assessment and classification of waste …
Over 20 CMRs Added to REACH Restriction List
The EU Commission has placed over 20 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances on Annex XVII list of restricted substances under REACH. On 31 August 2017, the Official Journal of the …
Hibiscus is Going Sober for October!
Hibiscus has signed up to be ‘SoberHeros’ for 31 days in October and we’re saying no to booze and yes to raising money for people living with cancer. By signing up …
Hibiscus Plc Continue to Invest in New Machinery
Hibiscus has just completed the installation of our new machine. Boasting UV flexographic print units, die cut stations, RD scorer, coroner treater, web cleaner and scissor slitting unit, this new …
The Elevated Temperature Label (Elevated Temperature Substance Mark)
The Elevated Temperature Mark is used to identify special vehicles or containers carrying substances in a liquid state, over 100°, or in a solid state at, or above 240°. elevated …
Chemical Labelling Software – Label Enterprise
Chemical Labelling Software – Created by Hibiscus Plc. Chemical Labelling Software – Label Enterprise Label Enterprise software is a quick and simple solution for producing high-quality hazard warning labels for …
CLP Software for Chemical Classification – Hibsoft Harmoneus
CLP Software for Chemical Classification – Created by Hibiscus Plc as a joint development with Lexeus Ltd. CLP Software for Chemical Classification-Harmoneus 2 All suppliers of chemicals are legally required …
SDS Software for Creating & Managing Safety Data Sheets
SDS Software – Created by Hibiscus Plc as a joint development with Lexeus Ltd. Prometheus – SDS Software If you make, import or distribute hazardous substances, you must supply your …
Hibiscus Plc Awarded ISO14001 Certification
We are pleased to announce that Hibiscus Plc has been awarded the ISO14001 Certification, for its label manufacturing facilities in Leeds, recognising our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. ISO14000 is …
Chemical Labels – Get it Right the First Time
When it comes to chemical labels, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. The specification you need depends on a great number of factors – from the surface to …
Safety Data Sheet Compliance & the Final GHS Deadline
Final GHS Deadline for Mixture Hazard Warning Label & Safety Data Sheet compliance is 1st June 2017. The two-year grace period for mixtures will expire and from this date ALL substances and …
Should Hazardous Goods Labels be Displayed on Vans?
Every day, huge quantities of dangerous Goods and hazardous chemicals are transported throughout the UK by road. Do the smaller vans and trailers carrying such packages need to display hazardous …
Cargo Aircraft Only Label (CAO Label – IATA)
The Cargo Aircraft Only Label (CAO Label – IATA) The Cargo Aircraft Only label (CAO label) is required for all consignments containing dangerous goods that are shipped by cargo aircraft. …
The Fumigation Warning Sign
The Fumigation Warning Sign (ADR/RID) Shipping containers are frequently transported under live fumigation in order to preserve or sterilise cargo that may contain soil, plants or plant material. The fumigation …
The HL Pennant – Heavy Lift Pennants
The HL Pennant, or HL Pennants, are bright orange tapered flags that are used to indicate and identify heavy loads when they are being lifted by crane. If the load …
Police Ask RHA Members to Ensure ADR Compliance
ADR sets out conditions under which dangerous goods can be carried by road. All hauliers need to be aware of the laws on transporting dangerous goods, and the procedures involved …
Chemical Labelling: Achieving Perfect Chemistry in the Supply Chain
Chemical labelling compliance is a challenge faced by many companies in a wide range of industries. The struggle to provide GHS compliant warning labels and safety data sheets (SDSs), in …
GHS Chemical Label Compliance for Schools & Colleges
Working with chemicals in schools & colleges All chemicals in use in laboratories throughout the UK must be labelled in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Regulations. Schools and …
CLP Regulations: Online Sales of Chemical Products Under Investigation
Investigation to verify and ensure compliance with EU’s REACH and CLP Regulations. A large rise in the amount of potentially hazardous chemical products being sold to consumers via the internet …
CLP Labelling & Tactile Warning Labels for E-Cigarettes
What are E-Cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes, also known as E-Cigarettes, Vapourisers and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) are cigarette substitutes that allow the smoker to inhale nicotine without inhaling the tobacco, …
Hibiscus Plc Sponsors Bramley Phoenix Rugby Club
Hibiscus Plc is proud to be sponsoring the Bramley Phoenix Rugby Club again this year. Jonathan Filin, our production manager here at Hibiscus, started playing rugby when he was just …
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