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Partner Organisations

CHCS is proud to have teamed up with:

  • Society for Chemical Hazard Communication
    SCHC, based in the United States

and 

  • British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals
    BADGP


Through Memorandums of Understanding we aim to share information and experience and to work collaboratively for the benefit of each organisations' members. We also offer events and training, at either member-only or discounted rates. 

For more details on each of these schemes, please visit our web pages:

Any Questions? 

Contact the CHCS Office. 


CHCS News


New CHCS Webinar: "An Introduction To In Silico Toxicology – (Q)SAR And Read-Across"
To be presented by Dr. Elena Fioravanzo, of ToxNavigation Ltd. 15 September 2020, 13:30 BST. Register Now (free of charge for members of CHCS).  [Posted on 24 July 2020]

CHCS Statement On Coronavirus / COVID-19
In response to the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, we have prepared a statement on how we are responding to the challenges this raises. You can read the current statement at: Coronavirus / COVID-19. We will update this as and when necessary. [Updated on 19 May 2020]

Option To Anonymise The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI)
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) generator has been updated to allow companies to chose not to use their company VAT number to create their UFIs.
CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 22 June 2020]

New ECHA CLP Guidance Documents Published 1) Guidance on labelling and packaging
2) Guidance on harmonised information relating to emergency health response.
CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 26 May 2020]

Draft Regulation Amending Article 25 Of CLP
The Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Article 25 of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures as regards bespoke paints is now available. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 19 May 2020]

Draft Second Amendment to Annex VIII of CLP
The European Commission have published the Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. This is the second amendment to Annex VIII of CLP, otherwise known as poison centres. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 23 April 2020]

Reminder: 13th ATP to CLP applicable from 1st May 2020
The 13th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) is applicable from 1 May 2020 and contains updated classification and labeling for a number of substances. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 23 April 2020]

Endocrine Disruptors - 1st CHCS Video

We have produced our first video for members: "Endocrine Disruptors", which is available to members free-of-charge.

This introductory video explains the various components of the human endocrine system and how they interact, to help understand the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors on human systems.

The video is just over 10 minutes long.

To register for access to the video, please visit our video registration page: Endocrine Disruptors Video Registration.

[Posted on 1 July 2019]

News Briefings Summary
  • 23 March 2020
    Multilateral Agreements For ADR & RID

  • 17 March 2020
    The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

  • 3 March 2020
    UK Chemical Industry: Regulatory Divergence

  • 2 March 2020
    Corrigendum To the 14th ATP Published

  • 10 February 2020
    Third Corrigendum To ADR 2019 Published

  • 13 January 2020
    Poison Centres - Annex VIII amendment published

  • 21 November 2019
    CHCS 2019 AGM & Annual Lectures: Presentations Now Available

  • 21 November 2019
    Commission Directive (EU) 2019/1831 Establishes  A 5th List Of Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs)

  • 12 November 2019
    ECHA publishes draft CoRAP for 2020-2022

  • 22 October 2019
    GHS Revision 8

  • 21 October 2019
    Model Regulations, 21st Revised Edition

  • 20 October 2020
    IATA Publishes Significant Changes To The 61st Edition Of The Dangerous Goods Regulations

  • 20 October 2019
    CHCS October 2019 Newsletter Now Published

  • 1 October 2019
    Draft amendment to REACH Annex II

  • 30 September 2019
    Poison Centre First Deadline To Be Postponed

  • 23 September 2019
    Updated advice for UK-based companies intending to export chemicals listed in the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation to EU countries in the period immediately following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU

  • 28 August 2019
    14th ATP To CLP: Outcomes For TiO2, Cobalt & DPTA

    CHCS Members can read these News items, and older posts, on the CHCS News Briefings page.

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