Introductory Guidance on the CLP Regulation - ECHA - Europa

Basic guidance to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures
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Getting started
1. Introduction 6
2. Roles and obligations under CLP 10
3. Preparing for CLP 17
4. Transition to CLP 20
5. Similarities and differences to DSD / DPD 24
6. DSD / DPD and CLP - key terms compared 30
Hazard
classification
7. General features of classification 35
8. Using harmonised classifications 39
9. Using the translation tables 42
10. Sources of information 44
11. The role of testing in CLP 47
12. Classifying substances 50
13. Classifying mixtures 55
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