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The GB mandatory classification and labelling list (GB MCL List)

The GB MCL List gives information on the classification and hazard labelling of a substance and is legally binding in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Published:
17 February 2025
Last updated:
17 February 2025

Documents

The GB MCL List (.xlsx) [1]

Type and file size
.xlsx, 902KB

Details

If you’re classifying a:

  • substance that appears in the GB MCL List, you must use the mandatory classification and labelling that appears in the list
  • mixture that contains a substance on the GB MCL List, you must use the mandatory classification in your calculations - except where you have robust scientific data on the mixture itself which you can use to classify the mixture, rather than using information on the component substances

The GB MCL List is amended annually to keep the entries up to date with scientific and technical developments.

Link URLs in this page

  1. The GB MCL Listhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/chemical-classification/assets/docs/mcl-list.xlsx
  2. Get involved in the development of the classification systemhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/chemical-classification/get-involved/index.htm
  3. GB classification and labellinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/chemical-classification/classification/harmonised-classification-self-classification.htm

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Updated: 2025-02-17