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Regulatory
Posted By:
Ilaria Finazzi
If you’re a manufacturer or work on product lifecycle management for the Chemical, Cosmetics or Personal Care industries, you work hard to keep up with the latest regulations for Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT), very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) chemicals, and Endocrine Disruptors. As you know, the European Union's Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation releases ongoing revisions that you need to adapt to—quickly. Regulatory compliance and SDS software can be the best tool in your toolkit for managing CLP compliance for these substances.
As you know, the CLP Regulation has evolved over the years in response to emerging scientific evidence, placing stricter requirements on manufacturers to ensure the safe handling of potentially hazardous chemicals. CLP compliance is essential for industries dealing with PBT/vPvB chemicals and endocrine disruptors to safeguard public health and the environment. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including financial penalties, product recalls, and reputational damage.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs): A quick update
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can throw off our body's hormones, causing several issues. Some act like "hormone mimics," tricking our bodies into thinking they're the actual hormones present in humans. Others block our natural hormones from doing their job or change hormone levels in our blood.
EDCs can affect various hormones and the way they work in the body, which is why they're linked to several health concerns like fertility issues, changes in sex organs, early puberty, nervous system problems, immune system function, certain cancers, respiratory problems, metabolic and cardiovascular issues, diabetes, obesity, and learning disabilities.
EDCs are now under a higher level of regulations. According to the ECHA, the changes require the classification, labelling and packaging of these hazardous chemicals with “legally binding hazard identification and classification rules.” These rules will help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing or using these products. They’re also for the benefit of those who are in contact with them during their work.
Endocrine disruptors are a new hazard class and will be regulated as such, so chemicals, personal care and other manufacturers must be vigilant to learn what they are and pivot their PLM to respond.
Manage regulatory risks
Manufacturers managing these chemicals must make sure they span the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to labeling requirements at the plant. Failing to integrate an effective PLM solution can expose companies to significant risks associated with non-compliance. Trace One offers extensive tools are continuously updated with the latest CLP and other regulatory revisions on a global scale, allowing companies to stay ahead of regulatory changes and minimize disruptions in compliance processes. Automating labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) generation within the Trace One system further enhances operational efficiency and reduces the risk of human error and get products to new markets faster.
End-to-end connections
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, prioritizing streamlined CLP compliance can be the single best thing you can do for your company. If you contact Trace One, they’ll work with your teams to respect your current IT situation and team structure. There won’t be significant business disruption leading up to, or through implementation.
As far as the complex challenges associated with managing endocrine disruptors, PBT/vPvB chemicals, and other regulated substances, Trace One’s experienced regulatory experts on the ground know everything you need to know about managing CLP changes in your major European markets. There is a constant flow of information from these professionals in the field based on customer needs: We work to incorporate them at once into our platform to make sure you have coverage on these crucial CLP issues.