What Does CLP Mean for Retailers?

Introduction 

Any retailer who sells paint, nail varnish remover, bleach or washing powder will have seen the orange and black warning symbols which adorn the packaging of these chemically based products.

The main responsibility for deciding what label goes on these products is the job of the manufacturer or importer who first places the chemical on the market. The good news is that under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation – which introduced a new style of labels – the main responsibility is still with the manufacturer or importer.

The bad news is that the changes are complex: retailers are affected by and drawn into the decision-making process as the changes may have consumer purchasing consequences – something that just can’t be ignored. This guidance aims to explore the impact of CLP on retailers so that you can manage the changes.

Download thebelow document to find out more about what CLP pictograms mean.