The challenges for distributors of hazardous substances under REACH in the European Union are mostly not apparent through direct obligations. For example, in contrast to the manufacturer/importer, a distributor does… Continue reading Software support for SDS and PCN for distributors of hazardous substances
Category: SDS Authoring
PCN and SDS creation go hand in hand
Both the European Product Notification (PCN) and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provide information on hazards of dangerous substances. But they do this with different objectives. Nevertheless, there are many… Continue reading PCN and SDS creation go hand in hand
What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
The term Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) has a very crucial role for a specific jurisdiction: the substances concerned are very critical for health and the environment on a global scale… Continue reading What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
Toxicity data for the safety data sheet
Toxicity data for the safety data sheet are not the easiest topic for SDS creation. But toxicity data are not only used and referenced by experts in sections 11 and… Continue reading Toxicity data for the safety data sheet
Designation in dangerous goods
Did you ever notice that there are differences in the designation of dangerous goods? Users and formulators of safety data sheets come into contact with the dangerous goods in section… Continue reading Designation in dangerous goods
Sensitisation in GHS / CLP
There are two sensitisation hazards in GHS / CLP, Europe even has another related EUH statement with EUH208. What does sensitisation actually mean, what does it refer to and what… Continue reading Sensitisation in GHS / CLP
The contents of the REACH Regulation for safety data sheet creators
Anyone involved in the preparation of safety data sheets cannot avoid the REACH Regulation [1]. Although the REACH Regulation is mainly relevant for manufacturers or importers of pure substances, it… Continue reading The contents of the REACH Regulation for safety data sheet creators
PCN obligations for distributors
The Poison Centre Notification (PCN) has been standardised in Europe since 2021. It entails PCN obligations in legal areas that distributors have not previously had to deal with. This is… Continue reading PCN obligations for distributors
Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation – Application and consequences
Many people are familiar with Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation [1], the so-called REACH Candidate List. SVHC substances are listed here, i.e. substances that are of particular concern with… Continue reading Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation – Application and consequences
Substances, mixtures and products – what is what?
If you take a look at the REACH Regulation [1], you will notice right at the beginning that it talks about substances, mixtures and products. In this case, substances refer… Continue reading Substances, mixtures and products – what is what?