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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Class 5 Labels & Placards
The class 5 labels & placards 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 …
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