Revision of the CLP Regulation

The revision of the CLP Regulation represents one of the most significant developments for companies handling hazardous substances and mixtures in the European market. With Regulation (EU) 2024/2865, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024, the European legislator has introduced a set of changes set to have a substantial impact on classification, labelling, and hazard communication processes.

Although it does not directly modify the formal structure of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), the CLP revision affects the regulatory context in which the SDS must be drafted, updated, and kept consistent. In practical terms, any evolution in the classification of a substance or mixture may be reflected in the sections of the SDS dedicated to hazards, labelling elements, risk management measures, and information useful to professional users.

For companies, the core issue is not only documentary compliance but the ability to ensure ongoing consistency between classification, labelling, and the SDS. In an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment, the Safety Data Sheet can no longer be treated as a static, one-time document; instead, it must be viewed as a technical tool that is continuously aligned with regulatory developments and the product’s hazard profile.