CLP: Hazardous Substance Labeling in the Online Shop
The CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1272/2008) governs the classification, labeling, and packaging of hazardous substances. For online sales, mandatory information on pictograms and hazard statements is being expanded.
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The online display obligation under Art. 48a CLP applies, after the current postponement, from 01.01.2028.
What CLP Regulation means
The CLP Regulation requires hazardous substances and mixtures to be labeled with hazard pictograms, a signal word, H-statements, and P-statements. A new provision (Art. 48a) requires this information to be visible in distance selling before purchase in future.
Who it applies to
Retailers of chemicals, cleaning products, paints, varnishes, and similar products classified as hazardous are affected.
What must be shown in the shop
- Hazard pictograms (GHS)
- Signal word (Danger or Warning)
- H- and EUH-statements
- Contained hazardous substances
How ShopCompliance solves this automatically
ShopCompliance stores pictograms, the signal word, and H- and P-statements per product and renders them in a structured way in the product display. That way the CLP mandatory information is prepared on time.
Implementing CLP Regulation in your Shopify store
- 1Record the classification
Enter the signal word and the contained hazardous substances for each hazardous product.
- 2Assign pictograms and statements
Store the GHS hazard pictograms as well as the H- and P-statements or EUH-statements.
- 3Show before purchase
ShopCompliance renders the CLP information in a structured way in the listing, in line with the online display obligation under Art. 48a.
Checklist: CLP Regulation
- ✓Hazard pictograms (GHS)
- ✓Signal word (Danger or Warning)
- ✓H- and EUH-statements
- ✓Contained hazardous substances
Risks of non-compliance
If hazardous substances are offered without correct pictograms, signal word, and H-statements, challenges by the competent authorities and warning letters from competitors can occur. Violations of the CLP labeling obligations can be sanctioned as administrative offenses with fines.
Meet it automatically with ShopCompliance
Activate the CLP Regulation module in a few clicks. ShopCompliance manages the mandatory information centrally and renders it automatically on your storefront, no theme code.
Open in the Shopify App StoreFrequently asked questions about CLP Regulation
What does the CLP Regulation govern?+
It governs the classification, labeling, and packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures in the EU.
From when must I label hazardous substances online?+
The online display obligation under Art. 48a applies, after the current stop-the-clock postponement, from 01.01.2028.
Which information belongs to it?+
Hazard pictograms, signal word, H-statements, P-statements, and the contained hazardous substances.
Does this also apply to cleaning products?+
Yes, if they are classified as hazardous, the CLP labeling obligations apply.
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