Turkey CLP Regulation and OR Services

What is CLP Regulation?

CLP stands for “Classification, Labelling and Packaging” of chemical substances. As its name suggests, it is a regulation covering the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures in the European Union and many other companies.

CLP stands for “Classification, Labelling and Packaging” of chemical substances. As its name suggests, it is a regulation covering the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures in the European Union and many other companies.

Key Aspects of CLP Regulation

Key aspects of the CLP Regulation include:

• Classification
  One of the key aspects of CLP Regulation is classification. Classification includes the identification of hazards of a substance or a mixture based on its properties. While carrying out this classification, uses standardised criteria for physical, health and environmental hazards, which can be found on the ECHA’s website.
• Labelling
  CLP Regulation includes obligations on the label such as hazard pictograms and signal words which lead the consumers to use the product correctly and safely.
• Packaging
  Another necessity for workers’ and consumers’ safety is providing appropriate product packaging. In this context, the design and labelling of the packaging matters. The packaging used is expected to be appropriate for the product, leak-proof and safe.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  Safety data sheets provide the necessary information for the safe use of substances or mixtures. These documents are a must according to the REACH Regulation.
• Registration and Notification
  CLP Regulation interoperate with the REACH Regulation. This implies the registration process which is necessary for substances or mixtures manufactured or imported in certain quantities.

With these key aspects, CLP Regulation aims to provide consistency, transparency and protection in the chemical industry.

Who is affected by CLP Regulation?

Within the scope of CLP Regulation, the main persons who have responsibilities are:

• Manufacturers:
  any person who first manufactures a chemical substance or a mixture.
• Importers:
  any person who brings a chemical substance or a mixture into the European Union from another country.
• Suppliers:
  any person who sells or provides a chemical substance or a mixture to another person.
• Downstream users:
  any person who uses a chemical substance or a mixture as an intermediate in the production of another product.

The main obligations of these persons are classification, labelling and packaging,  notification and tracking the safety of their products in the market.

In the breach of these obligations, the persons above may face administrative fines, market withdrawals, and even criminal sanctions. Besides, products not compliant with the CLP Regulation may pose risks to human health and the environment. All of these would damage the company’s reputation, which leads to reduced customer trust and loyalty.

Turkey CLP (SEA) Regulation

SEA By Law (Turkey CLP Regulation) is a harmonization of EU CLP Regulation into Turkish chemical legislation. And as it is with other regulations, SEA Regulation also lands manufacturers and importers with some obligations. For a non-Turkish manufacturer, assigning an Only Representative is mandatory when it comes to manufacturing chemicals and exporting them into Turkey. This is where our Only Representative services come into play.

Understanding SEA by Law

Like the CLP Regulation, the SEA By Law aims to protect the health of people and the environment from the hazards of chemicals. Due to this, manufacturers and importers are expected to comply with the By Law. This includes processes such as classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals, notification classification and labelling, and assigning an Only Representative. Businesses need to carry out their operations by SEA Regulation to be able to supply to the Turkish market.

SEA and CLP Regulations

Below you can find a comparative table of SEA and CLP Regulations:

Criteria	SEA Regulation	CLP Regulation
Purpose	Ensure a high level of protection against adverse effects on human health and the environment	Ensure a high level of protection against adverse effects on human health and the environment
Scope	Classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures and specific articles placed on the market	Classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures and specific articles placed on the market
Classification and Labelling	Classification, labelling, and packaging requirements for substances and mixtures	Classification, labelling, and packaging requirements for substances and mixtures
Notification	Manufacturers and importers must notify classification and labelling information of substances to the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization	Manufacturers and importers must notify classification and labelling information of substances to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Implementation and Supervision	Implemented and supervised by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization	Implemented and supervised by the Competent Authorities and European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

What is Turkey CLP Regulation Only Representative Services?

One of the obligations that comes with the Turkey REACH (KKDIK) and CLP (SEA) Regulation is that chemical registration and CL notifications must include a legal entity in Turkey. As this is not possible for many foreign companies, they are given a chance to appoint a Turkish Only Representative. The role of an Only Representative is to provide compliance with KKDIK and SEA regulations.

With the expertise that an Only Representative has KKDIK and SEA Regulation becomes much more understandable and adaptable for foreign companies. An Only Representative also mitigates language barriers and facilitates understanding legal text and communicating with authorities.

Chemleg Consultancy Services

In short, navigating Turkey’s SEA By Law requires a strategic and informed approach. Only Representative Services play a crucial role in accomplishing legal compliance. With our Turkey CLP Only Representative Services, it is possible to understand regulatory requirements and navigate the complexities of SEA By Law.

We provide companies in the chemical industry with comprehensive consultancy services for them to accomplish compliance with SEA and CLP Regulations. Our team consisting of experts leads companies to compliance with these regulations and helps them gain competitive advantage in both domestic and international markets.

Our services include but not limited to:

• SEA Compliance Service
• EU REACH Compliance Service
• KKDIK Compliance Service
• SDS Authoring Service

Chemleg aims to ensure that companies that manufacture, import or export chemical products fully comply with legal regulations. In this way, we ensure that companies operate safely and follow the law.

If you also want to have a secure and compliant presence in the market, contact us now.

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