Packaging for supply Regulations CHIP

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. 

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. 

As an example of this implementation by a Member State, the UK has developed a scheme which is consistent with these Directives and is described in the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP 2). These Regulations (which are currently at the Consultative Document stage) implement the above Directives and their Amendments and Adaptations as well as the Safety Data Sheets Directive (93/112/EC). 

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (1994), Draft Proposals for the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP 2) - Consultative Document, HSE, London. 

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP 2002) are concerned with ensuring that hazardous chemicals when packaged for sale, both to employers and to consumers, are properly packaged and adequately labelled. Also that safety data on the chemicals are provided to the users. 

The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIPS)... 

The aim of the Chemicals (Hazardous Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP) is to ensure that recipients who are supplied with chemicals receive information they need to protect themselves, other persons and the environment from risks the chemicals may pose. 

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)... 

However, in April 2009, the MSDS sheets were no longer covered by the Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply (CHIP) Regulations and have been transferred to the European Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction... 

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