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Classification of consumer products under the EU CLP Regulation: what to consider when caring for contact dermatitis patients
Author(s) -
Elsner Peter
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/cod.12915
Subject(s) - harm , enforcement , allergic contact dermatitis , european commission , business , hazardous waste , commission , medicine , contact dermatitis , duty , environmental health , european union , allergy , law , political science , immunology , finance , engineering , international trade , waste management
Summary Possibly hazardous chemical substances and mixtures need to be clearly and correctly classified and labelled, in order for their hazards to be properly identified and communicated. As dermatologists may encounter cases of harm to patients induced by chemicals, such as chemical burns, and irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, it is essential for them to be aware of the EU CLP Regulation and its potential pitfalls. Manufacturers are required by CLP to classify their products according to the rules given in the CLP Regulation. The enforcement duty lies with the Member States and their competent authorities. Dangerous non‐food consumer products have to be reported to the European Commission to be entered into the Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non‐food Products (RAPEX) notifications. The sheer complexity of the CLP Regulation and lack of awareness of its ramifications by companies, competent authorities, consumer associations and the public at large may prevent efficient enforcement actions. When dermatologists become aware of inappropriately labelled chemicals, they should inform the competent authorities.