4. Use information on the history of harmonized classification
For substances harmonized before 2009 under the DSD and its APTs, harmonized classifications were generally discussed for all potential hazardous properties. All classifications and non-classifications were therefore applicable as they stood. Only certain substances (e.g. petroleum and hard coal derivatives) had a targeted classification and were assigned the note H (now deleted) to indicate the partial nature of the harmonized classification.
The history of harmonization can shed light on the scope of the discussions.
The ECHA website (follow: about the agency > Committee on Risk Assessment > Harmonised classification and Labelling ) provides minutes of meetings and opinions presenting harmonization recommendations.
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Bibliography
Introductory guidance on CLP regulation. European Chemicals Agency. 2015 Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria. European Chemicals Agency. 2017
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Règlement (CE) n°1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council...
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Agence européenne des produits chimiques (ECHA)
This site, mainly available in English, lists information on classification and labeling regulations (legislation section), guides to introducing CLP and applying the criteria (Guidance/Guidance/Guidance on the different methods under REACH section), and information on substances undergoing or recently harmonized...
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