§2.1.7 Classification Labelling Packaging (CLP) Regulation

The CLP Regulation sets out criteria for the hazard classification of substances and mixtures. Waste is not considered as a substance, mixture or article under CLP. However, the hazardous properties applicable for waste are related to CLP criteria. Further, classification of substances under CLP may also be relevant for waste classification. Box 8: The CLP Regulation Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (‘CLP Regulation’) (17) adapts for the EU the UN international chemicals classification system (Globally Harmonised System — GHS). In this context, it sets out detailed criteria for assessing substances and determining their hazard classification. Similarly to REACH, Article 1(3) of the CLP Regulation lays down that waste is not considered a substance, mixture or article; consequently, obligations under CLP do not apply for producers or holders of waste. Although Annex III to the WFD is based on the CLP Regulation, it does not contain a full ‘one to one’ transposition of the criteria as laid down in CLP. Instead, in terms of the classification of waste, it should be noted that some of the HP criteria of Annex III to the WFD directly make reference to CLP hazard classes and categories and to hazard statements and associated criteria for classification. Many mirror entries specifically refer to ‘hazardous substances’. The classification of substances is done according CLP whereas the presence of hazardous substances contained in waste has to be evaluated in line with Annex III to the WFD (see in detail 2.3.2 and Annex 3). Further, Table 3.1 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation provides a set of official harmonised classifications of substances. Where such harmonised classification is available, it has to be used in the classification of waste (see for this particular aspect Annex 2, Section 2.1.1).

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