EU CLP Annex VIII adopted in Great Britain

EU CLP Annex VIII adopted in Great Britain
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28 June 2022

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed that EU Annex VIII to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) of Substances and Mixtures Regulation (EC No 1272/2008) was inadvertently retained in GB CLP following Brexit. 

HSE has confirmed that they will look at any enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis. They will consider the efforts made by duty holders to achieve compliance as well as the level of risk when making enforcement decisions. To demonstrate that our clients make the very best effort to achieve compliance, NCEC continues to complete harmonised notifications to the UK authorities on their behalf.

The UK Government is considering a public consultation regarding the Annex, which is expected to last 12 weeks. No date for the start of this consultation has been announced at present. We will remain in contact with the authorities for any further updates.

How does this impact organisations placing mixtures on the market in GB?

  • If you have already made Annex VIII notifications to the GB, you are compliant.
  • If you have completed voluntary notifications in GB, you might need to make Annex VIII notifications. The HSE will consider your efforts to achieve compliance when making enforcement decisions. Please contact us if you would like any support with understanding your obligations and maintaining compliance. 
  • The requirements in Northern Ireland (NI) are not impacted by this change, and Annex VIII continues to be mandatory.

How can NCEC support you?

NCEC offers a full service for companies needing to submit notifications for their hazardous mixtures and biocides. Our service is driven by years of experience, researching each Member State’s implementation of poison centre legislation, and shaping poison centre policy through work with the European Commission. You can find out more information about our service here.

If you’re unsure what is the best way forward for your organisation, need assistance in understanding this change or require help with your poison centre notifications, please contact us through the form on the right or via email at [email protected].

Information is correct as of 28 June 2022, 12:00 BST. We will update this webpage as and when we have more information.