CLP stands for the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of substances and mixtures. Therefore, one should classify, label and package substances and mixtures according to CLP before placing them on the market.

CLP introduces the United Nations globally harmonized system (UN GHS) for classification and labeling of chemicals into Europe.

EU manufacturer, importer, downstream user or distributor shall label any chemical substance or mixture which is classified as hazardous and is contained in packaging. The label should be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the packaging containing the substance or mixture.


Contents of the CLP Label

The CLP label should be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the packaging immediately containing a chemical substance or mixture.

A CLP compliant label shall contain the following elements (See a sample CLP label illustration below):

• the name, address and telephone number of the supplier/s of the substance or mixture;
• the nominal quantity of the substance or mixture in the packages ; 
• product identifiers;
• hazard pictograms;
• signal word; 
• hazard statements;
• appropriate precautionary statements; and
• supplemental information.

All the information needed for the label can be found in the Safety Data Sheets of the chemicals substance or mixture.

Guidance on labelling and packaging (ECHA)