On the 25th June 2020, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2020/878, which amends Annex II of the REACH regulation. Regulation (EU) 2020/878 sets out the content and format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) within the EU and repeals Regulation (EU) 2015/830.

The update to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 REACH comes into force 2021 – existing SDSs valid until 2022

This new regulation comes into force from 1 January 2021, meaning all new and updated SDSs will be required to be authored in line with the new requirements from this date. However, it will still be permissible to use existing SDSs if they are compliant with Regulation (EU) 2015/830 by way of derogation until 31 December 2022.

Key Updates

The new requirements include:

• Alignment of SDS with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revisions 7 and 8.

• Inclusion of Unique Formula Identifiers (UFIs) to Section 1 (in line with Regulation (EU) 2017/542)

• Additional information requirements for substances placed on the market as a nanoform (in line with Regulation (EU) 2018/1881) and for substances and mixtures with endocrine disrupting properties

• Addition of the Specific Concentration Limits (SCLs), multiplying factors and acute toxicity estimates (ATE), if available, set in accordance with CLP 1272/2008

How can we help?

Our team of experts can advise you on Safety Data Sheets (both standard and extended) and the full range of Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) requirements so that you can manage your hazard communications across the globe.

Start to prepare for the new changes now and be ready for the implementation date of 1st January 2020.