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…
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…
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…
The transportation of dangerous goods demands meticulous adherence to regulations outlined in the ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route). In this guide, we explore the nuances of providing, amending, reproducing, and displaying ADR instructions in writing. Additionally, we delve into the evolving landscape of Read more…
In case you missed it.. Back in September, the EC made further proposed changes to labels under the new amendment to CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals legislation). You can view the Report here. It is important to note that these proposed changes are still unofficial and no timescale Read more…
GHS/CLP Pictogram Diamonds: can they be left blank or do they have to be blacked out? Pre-Printed Label Stocks When producing GHS/CLP supply labels, it’s common practice to use pre-printed labels stocks containing the blank, red diamonds. The background is overprinted with the specific label information and the Read more…
The European Commission has finally implemented the restriction of intentionally added microplastics under the European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation, marking one year since the proposal’s publication. The restriction enters into force on 17th October 2023. On September 25, 2023, exactly one year after the proposal’s Read more…
Coal Tar Creosote, also known as ‘Creosote,’ has played a vital role in preserving wood for more than a century and a half, but its future is uncertain. In this article, we provide an update on recent developments. Creosote is produced from tar (from wood or coal) and is an Read more…
Chemical labelling compliance is a challenge faced by many companies in a wide range of industries. The struggle to provide GHS compliant warning labels and safety data sheets (SDSs), in both local and global markets is an ongoing concern. A REVIEW OF THE LATEST CHANGES IN CHEMICAL LABELLING LEGISLATION AND Read more…
What are Limited Quantities? Limited Quantities refers to dangerous goods that are shipped in small containers which are packed in boxes or shrink-wrapped trays. Because smaller quantities of hazardous materials packed in individual bottles pose less of a risk than when they are transported in larger volumes, some of the Read more…