| Title: | CD217 - A consultative document on proposals for new amending Regulations about the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemicals: CHIP 3.2 |
| Organisation: | Health and Safety Executive |
| Issued: | Fri 09 May 2008 |
| Deadline: | 04 July 2008 |
| Status: | CLOSED Consultation is closed for comments |
| Synopsis: | This consultation seeks comments on proposed amendments to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations 2002 (CHIP). The amendments are necessary because Great Britain must implement into national legislation EC Directive 2006/8/EC, commonly known as the 2nd Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Dangerous Preparations Directive (the 2nd ATP.
The 2nd ATP makes changes to three of the annexes in the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD) which are technical in nature and have been agreed by experts from Member States after full consultation, discussion and scientific inquiry. The changes do not affect the main legal duties but do adjust:
As a result of some of the changes, suppliers may need to take account of any large quantities of newly re-classified chemicals they have stored on site at any one time to ensure that they comply with the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (as amended). |
The IEMA are not planning to respond to the consultation. But we have signposted it on our website for the interest of our members. If any member wishes to respond, please follow the instructions on HSE's website:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd217.htmIf you do plan to respond on your own behalf, we would be grateful if you could let us know. Please email g.bower@iema.net