Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging

Defined substances covered by a comprehensive system to inform consumers of potential dangers and to reduce the hazard when carried by road. The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations 1994). 

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 as amended... 

Cover the control of substances classified as very toxic, toxic, harmful, coiTosive, sensitizing or imtant under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and to substances which have MELs or OESs. Also other substances that have chronic or delayed effects and biological agents. Special provisions are included for carcinogens. 

These were replaced in September 1993 by the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Businesses which already comply with CPLR will not need to change over to CHIP until 1 September 1994, with a further 6 months exemption for some requirements for small packages. 

Aromatherapists need to be aware of a number of legislative regulations. These include The Medicines Act (1968) COSHH, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health HSWA, Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and CHIP, Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP 2 1994). The MCA (Medicines Control Agency) also has significant implications and constantly encroaches on the supply and use of products related to health. 

CHIP Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply. 

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (CHIP) Regulations 2009 require manufacturers and suppliers to provide users with information about hazards and health risks by labelling their products with relevant hazard information and by issuing Material Safety Data Sheets. 

Chemicals (Hazardous Information and Packaging for Supply - CHIP) Regulations 2002, which implements Directive 67/548/EEC and its seventh amendment 92/32/ EEC, the Dangerous Preparations Directive (99/45/EC) and its amendments, and the Safety Data Sheet Directive (91/155/EEC)... 

The Chemicals (Hazardous Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP) that were enacted in 1993 under the HSWA, together with subsequent amendments, are concerned with the supply of dangerous substances and preparations and sets out how these should be classified, labelled and packaged. There is also a requirement on the supplier to provide safety data sheets. 

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