Chemical Classification - Resources

Plenty of supporting guidance is available for the GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. If you have legal obligations under this regulation you should read the guidance and compliance information carefully

Additional help is available from:

• European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
• ECHA Risk Assessment Committee (RAC)
• GHS Sub-Committee activities
• National Poison Information Service (for emergency and medical personnel only)

UK Chemicals Helpline

A new Chemicals Helpline has been set up for UK business and stakeholders. The helpline will provide support and general enquiries relating to the end of the Transition Period and basic enquiries relating to the GB CLP Regulation.

If you are already familiar with the GB CLP Regulation processes due to previously having had responsibilities under the EU CLP Regulation or if your query is specialised or technical in nature, please contact out existing email helpdesks in the first instance.

You can contact the UK Chemicals Helpline by:

Telephone: 0330 159 1985

Opening hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

HSE contacts

If you are already familiar with CLP processes due to previously having had responsibilities under the EU's CLP regime, or if your query is specialised or technical in nature, you should contact our existing email-only helpdesk. You should receive a reply to your query within 10 working days.

• UK CLP Helpdesk - [email protected]
• UK REACH Helpdesk - [email protected]