8. Glossary
Article
An object which, during the manufacturing process, is given a particular shape, surface or design that is more decisive for its function than its chemical composition.
European Economic Area
Members of the European Union, Ireland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Manufacturer
Natural or legal person established in the Community who manufactures a substance in the Community.
Manufacturing
Production or extraction of substances in their natural state.
Supplier of an item
Any producer or importer of an article, any distributor or any other actor in the supply chain who places an article on the market.
Importer
Any natural...
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Regulations
Regulation (EC) n°1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 18, 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh)
Website
ECHA CLP: you'll find various CLP-related information on the ECHA website (CLP section).
In the "help for industry and authorities" section, you'll find various guides to implementing CLP.
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