Few elements on the periodic table boast a history as rich and diverse as antimony, despite its relative obscurity. The narrative surrounding Element 51 encompasses a fascinating blend of money, …
Here’s something you may have missed… Since 1st October 2023, the sale and supply of single use plastics was prohibited in England, Scotland and Wales. What’s Banned? The Department for …
Navigating the intricate field of chemical labelling, our proficiency spans a diverse range of substances, from everyday household products to the most deadliest of compounds. Take a deeper dive with …
The European Commission has finally implemented the restriction of intentionally added microplastics under the European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation, marking one year since the …
Chemical labelling stands as a crucial bridge between safety, compliance, and effective communication. No matter which sector of the chemical industry you are in, navigating the intricate landscape of chemical labelling …
You may be familiar with the biohazard image but did you know that the design has a rather fascinating history behind it? Symbol design The biohazard symbol was created in …
Our Commitment to Quality and Compliance At Hibiscus, we take great pride in our ability to deliver top-notch labelling solutions that are dependable, compliant, and of the highest quality. With …
The main goal of marking and labelling packages used for transporting hazardous materials is to provide clear communication regarding the contents of the package and any dangers these may pose. …
The CLP regulation specifically defines the content of chemical labels and the organisation of the various label elements that ensure the safe use and supply of hazardous substances and mixtures. …
The skull and crossbones symbol is an iconic image that has been used throughout history to represent danger, poison, and death. Today, it is commonly associated with chemical hazard labels …
For hundreds of years, the symbol of a skull and crossbones was all we needed to communicate the concept of poison. That is, until we started using radioactive compounds. …
Fold out labels, also known as booklet labels or extended content labels, are commonly used for the labelling of products for identification and branding purposes. However, when it comes to …
On 7th February 2023, the EU published a proposal to restrict Per-and PolyFluoroAlkyl substances (PFAS). If this proposal is adopted into law it will introduce the largest ever ban in …
The big day is nearly here but, alongside the happiness surrounding the festive season, there are also a lot of health risks to consider… 1. Accidents at Home …
The regulations surrounding the chemical and hazardous goods industries are packed with three-letter acronyms and abbreviations. How many do you know? 1-5 Time waster | …
GHS Labelling with the Epson ColourWorks C6000 & C6500 Printers The Epson ColourWorks industrial label printers offers speed, efficiency and flexibility, whilst allowing you to quickly produce high quality, durable …
Safety data sheets are one of the main means by which handlers and users of dangerous substances are made aware of the potential hazards to their health and the environment. …
ADR 2021 (Free PDF Files) FREE – ADR 2021 English, French and Russian PDF files, and Corrigendum, now available on the UNECE website. Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous …
IATA has published the list of significant changes that will come into effect with the 62nd edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. IATA provides this list to assist users in …
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 …
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 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. …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
