GHS/CLP Regulations – Revision to Label Specifications In 2022, the EC advised that the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemicals (CLP) regulation was being revised and that this would impact the requirements of labels in order to make them more readable for consumers and end users. A new framework of Read more…
As a leading manufacturer of labels to the chemical industry, Hibiscus was a long-standing partner of OKI, offering their Managed Print Services for over a decade, until they began to terminate these contracts in late 2021. With OKI withdrawing their MPS we actively engaged with leading printer manufacturers to find Read more…
James Killerby Joins ChemUK Speaker Lineup to Discuss New Changes to CLP Label Formats Hibiscus is pleased to be exhibiting at ChemUK 2024, showcasing our comprehensive range of chemical labelling solutions and we will be available at STAND P62 throughout the two day event to discuss your labelling requirements. We Read more…
The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous flammable substances and there are long-standing treaties such as ADR and RID that regulate their transportation by road and rail. An important part of ensuring the safe transportation, and end use, of flammable Read more…
Hibiscus at Surfex 2024 Join Hibiscus at Surfex 2024, the premier event for the surface coating industry, where we will be showcasing our latest solutions for chemical product labelling and in-house label production. We are delighted to confirm that we are once again exhibiting at the Surfex Expo in Read more…
Teslin A3 Laser Sheet Labels: The Perfect Solution for GHS Compliance Hibiscus proudly introduce our A3 laser sheet labels – crafted from high-grade Teslin material – tailored to meet the demands of the chemical industry, these labels stand out as the epitome of durability, compliance, and flexibility. Our A3 Teslin Read more…
Why Are The CLP Regulations Being Revised? The EC advised that the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemicals (CLP) regulation should be updated to take account of scientific and technological progress and market developments such as the online market and refilling stations for chemicals. They agreed that a targeted update Read more…
Changes to the Lithium Battery Mark for 2024 The introduction of the telephone number requirement for lithium battery labels initially left many shippers and carriers puzzled. There was uncertainty regarding its similarity to the 24-hour telephone number requirement in many countries, however, neither the UN nor national regulations explicitly stated Read more…
The Lexmark CS820de Printer. Here’s 5 reasons to consider the new Lexmark CS820de Printer, for your On-Demand Chemical Labelling needs…. 1. Reduced Label Costs Sometimes you only need a small quantity of custom printed labels. With the Lexmark CS820de you can print as many, or as few, as you need – Read more…
Hibiscus Plc has been been manufacturing labels, and labelling software, for the hazardous waste industry for over 40 years. The hazardous waste label is covered by various regulations in the UK. These regulations require that the producer of the waste disposes of it accordingly, ensuring that the correct labelling and Read more…
Hibiscus PLC/Stock-Xpress are the largest manufacturers of Hazard Warning Diamonds in the UK. Buying directly Online from us makes sense! The Regulations Packaged dangerous goods are transported across borders all over the world: hazardous chemicals shipped by sea in China may be re-loaded onto trains in Germany and transferred to Read more…
In laboratory best practices, careful labelling and the selection of suitable labels are crucial. Despite the apparent simplicity of this task, the impact on a project is can be significant when labels are not suitably chosen and aligned correctly with the end-use. Choosing the Right Label for your Application The Read more…