Safety Data Sheets Regulation (EU) 2020/878 Update Summary
The Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 mandates the update of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) by suppliers before 1st January 2023. Failure to comply will result in non-acceptance of non-updated SDSs and restriction on air shipments. The updates include changes to Introduction of Annex II and Section 1 of the SDS, emphasizing consistency in information and clear identification of suppliers. The Regulation aims to ensure SDS compliance with revised guidelines to enhance product safety.
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Safety Data Sheets update COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2020/878 Entering into force 01.01.2023 Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation(EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 Background Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (replacing Annex II of REACH - Reg. CE 1907/2006 that disciplines Safety Data Sheets) will enter into force on 1st January 2023 after 2 years transitional period. Every supplier is requested to update the SDS of their product according to above mentioned Regulation. After 1st January 2023 non-updated SDSs will not be accepted anymore and the air shipment of the related products will not be performed by the trasport companies. Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 Main changes 1. Changes to Introduction of Annex II a. Paragraph 0.1.2: The information on substances provided in the safety data sheet shall be consistent with the information in the registration and in the chemical safety report, where required. Paragraph 0.2.5: the date of compilation of the safety data sheet shall be given on the first page. When a safety data sheet has been revised and the new, revised version is provided to recipients, the changes shall be brought to the attention of the recipients in Section 16 of the safety data sheet, unless the changes have been indicated elsewhere. For the revised safety data sheets, the date of compilation, identified as Revision: (date) , shall appear on the first page, as well as one or more indications of which version is replaced, such as version number, revision number, or supersedes date b. Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 2. Changes to section 1 of the SDS a. Section 1.1: A single safety data sheet may be provided to cover more than one substance or mixture where the information in that safety data sheet fulfils the requirements of the Annex for each of those substances or mixtures. Where different forms of a substance are covered by one safety data sheet, relevant information shall be included, clearly indicating which information is related to which form. Alternatively, a separate safety data sheet may be prepared per form or group of forms. If the safety data sheet pertains to one or more nanoforms, or substances that include nanoforms, this shall be indicated by using the word nanoform . Where a mixture has a unique formula identifier (UFI) in accordance with section 5 of Part A of Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and that UFI is indicated in the safety data sheet, then the UFI shall be provided in this subsection. Section 1.3: the supplier of the safety data sheet, whether it is the manufacturer, importer, only representative, downstream user or distributor, shall be identified by providing full address and telephone number as well as an email address for a competent person responsible for the safety data sheet. In addition, if the supplier is not located in the Member State where the substance or mixture is placed on the market and he has nominated a responsible person for that Member State, a full address and telephone number for that responsible person shall be given. b. c. d. e. Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 3. Changes to section 2 of the SDS Based on the classification, at least the following elements appearing on the label in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 shall be provided: hazard pictogram(s), signal word(s), hazard statement(s) and precautionary statement(s). A graphical reproduction of the full hazard pictogram in black and white or a graphical reproduction of the symbol only may be substituted for the colour pictogram provided in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. The applicable label elements in accordance with Article 25(1) to (6) and Article 32(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 shall be provided. Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 4. Changes to section 14 of the SDS a. The title of subsection 14.1 has been modified in UN number or ID number to take into account goods identified by an ID number for air transport. b. The title of subsection 14.2 has been modified in UN proper shipping name . In the new version of Annex II, it is specified that The proper shipping name as provided in column 2, Name and description , of Table A of Chapter 3.2 Dangerous Goods List of the UN Model Regulations, in ADR, in RID and in Tables A and C of Chapter 3.2 of ADN, supplemented, when applicable, with the technical name in brackets as required, shall be provided, unless it was used as the product identifier in subsection 1.1. If the UN number and the proper shipping name remain unchanged in different transport modes, it is not necessary to repeat this information. As regards maritime transport, in addition to the UN proper shipping name, the technical name for goods to be transported covered by the IMDG Code shall be indicated, where appropriate. c. The title of subsection 14.3 has been modified in Transport hazard class(es) d. The title of subsection 14.7 has been modified in Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments . This subsection has been changed to take into account the different types of goods that can be sea shipped in bulks. Rivalta, 06.12.2022
Safety Data Sheets update Safety Data Sheets update Commission Commission Regulation Regulation (EU) 2020/87 (EU) 2020/87 Please see complete Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/87 attached for reference. Thank you Rivalta, 06.12.2022
