REACH and CLP Updates Caroline Walsh MSc March

REACH and CLP Updates Caroline Walsh MSc, March 5 th 2015

Content • • • Risk management on chemicals Updates on REACH and CLP 2015 campaign REACH 2018 campaign Labels and SDS- Key tools in risk assessment Information and Guidance

INFORMATION is KEY to successful RISK MANAGEMENT

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What we don't want

What we do want • Information on chemicals that is. . • • • CLEAR ACCURATE UP TO DATE • Where do we find it. .

Information on chemicals • In YOUR WORKPLACE • • Use, processes, operational conditions, storage Your Chemical inventory Safety Data Sheets from suppliers Hazard Labels from suppliers

Information on chemicals • From OUTSIDE SOURCES • Trade Associations • Competent Authorities www. hsa. ie/chemicals • European Chemicals Agency www. echa. europa. eu • From EChem. Portal • European Commission • Can be OVERWHELMING…

Information on chemicals REACH • Concept of Communication on REACH • REACH information/processes incl. • Information on chemicals-updated • Public Consultation • New Compliance Check Strategy • Risk Management Option Analysis • OSH Directives and REACH Regulation • REACH 2018 registration /roadmap • REACH Communicators Network

Information on chemicals http: //echa. europa. eu/documents/10162/13639/risk_communications_en. pdf

Information on chemicals

REACH update By numbers 31 SVHC subject to AUTHORISATION 111 substances subject to RISK MANAGEMENT OPTION ANALYSIS 105 substances/groups of substances subject to RESTRICTION 161 SVHC substances on CANDIDATE LIST 13, 034 substances subject to REGISTRATION to date 12

REACH update ECHA public consultation 1 Authorisatio n application 2 Restriction proposals 5 harmonised classifications 22 testing proposals 13

REACH Update Compliance Check Strategy Safer chemicals - focusing on what matters most • A new strategy for compliance check to improve the quality of information provided by companies • REACH is making a difference • Providing confidence • Improved communication • Efficiently selecting substances that raise potential concern • Generating standard information for assessing safety • Improving the transparency • http: //echa. europa. eu/documents/10162/13608/echa_cch_strategy_en. pdf

REACH Update Risk Management Option Analysis Benefits RMOA • Constant review • All risks considered • Delayed effects • Sensitising • Irreversible • Socio Economic REACH Article 57 (f) Equivalent Level of Concern (ELOC) SVHC ELOC PACT Public Activities Co-ordination Tool Outcomes of RMOA • Do nothing • Evaluation • Testing Proposal • Harmonised C&L • Restriction • Authorisation • OELV

REACH update • • OSH legislation and REACH OELV v DNEL Chemical Safety Reports /Exposure Scenario’s SLIC Publication on REACH/CHD/CAD Commission Workshop on "Managing risks related to chemicals: REACH and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Legislation".

REACH 2018

REACH 2018 Roadmap • • Phase 1 – How does the REACH registration 2018 deadline affect a company? Phase 2 – Finding co-registrants Phase 3 – Cooperating with co-registrants Phase 4 – Assessing and documenting hazard and risk information in the registration dossier Phase 5 – Preparing registration dossier in IUCLID 15 Phase 6 – Submitting registration Phase 7 – Keeping registration up-to-date • http: //echa. europa. eu/reach-2018 • • •

REACH 2018 Communicators Network • Support for SME’s with their REACH registrations • • • AWARENESS RAISING Targeted at SME’s Comprises of Competent authorities Help. Net ECHA’s accredited stakeholders European Enterprise Network Lessons learnt from 2010 & 2013 Meeting in March

Information on chemicals CLP • CLP information/processes incl. • Information on chemicals-updated • Public Consultation- HCL • Mixture Classification • CLP 2015 Awareness raising • Labelling in transition • Hot topics • CLP legal updates

CLP 2015

Information on chemicals

CLP update By numbers CLP Notification 1630 substances new/amended entries to Annex VI since 2010 4522 substances with harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI 30, 000 substances with different C&L 118, 000 substances notified to C&L inventory ( include registered subs) 24

CLP 2015 • • • HSA support for SME’s classifying mixtures Target during 2014/2015 importers, formulators and workers From June 2015 target to include consumers Preparing a ‘read the label’ consumer awareness campaign Commission hosting workshop in May for consumers Further CLP workshops planned for Q 4 2015 25

CLP 2015 • ECHA support for SME’s classifying mixtures • • • AWARENESS RAISING Website for mixtures Targeted at SME’s ECHA CLP guidance & FAQ’s National Helpdesks

How to classify a mixture 5 steps to classification 1. Identify all the relevant information for ALL relevant hazard 2. 3. 4. 5. classes/categories Examine all the information for validity/relevance Evaluate against the CLP criteria ( Annex I to CLP) Decide on the classification- then label/package/prepare SDS Review when new information/change in criteria Title II

Mixture Classification • Most classifications are done by suppliers themselves Importers Formulators Importers Manufacturers Self Classification of millions of mixtures Self Classification of tens of thousands of substances Harmonised classification of substances ( Annex VI) Competent Manufactur Importer Downstream

Label elements Product Identifier PRODUCT ABC Hazard Pictogram Danger Signal Word Nominal quantity Company X Y Z Alphabet Street Number Town Code ABCD Phone: +353 1 0000000 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Avoid release to the environment. Contains substance XYZ 200 L* Supplier Information Hazard & Precautionary Statements Space for Supplemental information

Labelling transition • Chemicals ‘on the shelf’ on 1 st June 2015 do not need to be relabelled and repackaged until 1 st June 2017. .

Long life chemicals • Long life chemicals in the workplace do not need to be relabelled unless a workplace risk assessment warrants it as they are not in the ‘supply chain’.

Decanted chemicals • Decanted laboratory chemicals • Decanted workplace chemicals • Labelling requirements are based on workplace risk assessment and where appropriate workplace signs may apply.

CLP 2015 HOT TOPICS • • • Placing on the market- Labelling outer packaging. Fold out labels- Language requirements in Member States- Meeting in March to address before 1 st June 2015 Note: FEW QUESTIONS ON CLASSIFICATION?

CLP Update The Law Number Reason EU(No) Published Applies to substances Applies to mixtures 1 st ATP Annex VI 790/2009 10 Aug 2009 1 Dec 2010 NA 2 nd ATP GHS 3 rd edition 268/2011 10 Mar 2011 1 Dec 2012 1 June 2015 3 rd ATP Annex VI 618/2012 10 Jul 2012 1 Dec 2013 NA 4 th ATP GHS 4 th edition 487/2013 08 May 2013 1 Dec 2014 1 June 2015 5 th ATP Annex VI 944/2013 02 Oct 2013 1 Dec 2014 1 June 2015 6 th ATP Annex VI 605/2014 05 Jun 2014 1 Dec 2014 1 April 2015 ATP Annex I. 5 1297/2014 05 Dec 2014 NA 1 June 2015 7 th ATP Annex VI …. . …. 8 th ATP GHS 5 th edition …. . COM consolidated working document up to 4 th ATP

CLP Update The Law Cosmetics Toys Eo. LV VOC WEE Chemical Agents Carcinogens & Mutagens Safety Signs Pregnant workers Young Workers REACH Directive 2008/112/EC 14/27/EU CLP Detergents DPD/DSD Seveso III ALL amended because of CLP *ADD also amended

CLP Update • DG GROW • Responsible for OSH Directives • • • Worker awareness on CLP Chemical Handling Directive 2014/27/EU Transposed in Ireland by 1 st June 2015 Publish series of leaflets, posters , guidance. Go to link Workshop on safe use of chemicals (link) ( info)

CLP Update • • EU- OSHA Worker awareness on CLP • NAPO man short videos see link. . • NAPO man poster see link

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How to manage chemicals • • • Create and Inventory of chemicals Use the Labels, Safety Data Sheets Consider storage, processes, purchasing

Hazard Communication Label SDS Tools for using chemicals safely

Label elements Product Identifier PRODUCT ABC Hazard Pictogram Danger Signal Word Nominal quantity Company X Y Z Alphabet Street Number Town Code ABCD Phone: +353 1 0000000 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Avoid release to the environment. Contains substance XYZ 200 L* Supplier Information Hazard & Precautionary Statements Space for Supplemental information

Safety Data Sheets • SDS format and content in transition with CLP deadlines • ECHA e-guide/video’s available • HSA SDS information sheet • New SDS format updated with GHS • Wont apply until 1 st June 2017

Current SDS for Substances From 1 st Dec 2010 to 1 st Jun 2015 CLP & DSD CLP Only

Current SDS for Mixtures From 1 st Dec 2010 to 1 st Jun 2015: DPD DPD

SDS from 1 st June 2015 CLP ONLY

Conclusion • • Risk assessment only VALID if information accurate. First source of information is supplier of chemical If Label or SDS not compliant contact supplier DO NOT ACCEPT POOR LABELS or SDSs If difference between suppliers check with them first Keep up to date with REACH and CLP requirements Keep records for 10 years YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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National Helpdesks

• • Chemicals Webpages Safe Supply, Use and Management of Chemicals www. hsa. ie/chemicals Targeted at chemical manufacturers, suppliers, users Includes a Latest News and Quick links section Updated with news from ECHA Incorporates ALL aspects of occupational chemical safety incl. REACH and CLP

Chemicals Webpages

E-Bulletin and Newsletters • Quarterly chemicals E-bulletin produced by helpdesk team • Covers all updates on chemical issues • Subscriber service • Articles on REACH, CLP and other chemical topics included in separate quarterly HSA newsletter • Countdown to CLP E-Bulletin issued regularly up to 1 st June 2015

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