Rene Lammers Vice President, Research and Development Unilever Home

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The Globally Harmonised System of Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals

• Rene LammersVice President, Research and
  DevelopmentUnilever Home Personal Care Europe

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400 brands Food, household personal care In
half of all households Chosen 160 million times a
day
Earn and keep consumer trust and confidence
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PRODUCE
Much more to do
REACH
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   Risk assessment
Risk communication
Consumer confidence
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The European Commissions proposal on
Globally Harmonised System for Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals
Will reduce confusion between suppliers,
producers and users
Fewer loopholes
More safety
Reduced costs
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Classification
Not specific enough
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Classification
EYE DAMAGE/ IRRITATION IF IN EYESRinse
cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get
medical advice/attention. Wash hands after
handling
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Greater risk
Known to be relatively safe
As safe as washing-up liquid?
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Classification
Revisit eye damage / eye irritation
classification
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Classification
Sustainability
Small Mighty laundry detergents Good for
the consumer Good for the retailer Good for the
environment More severe hazard labelling
higher concentration
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Classification
Animal testing
More testing to avoid specific classifications
Measures to avoid extra testing
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GHS
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REACH
Safe use of productsDelineates the risks
vs
GHS
  Enumerates the hazards
Be careful
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  Access to all hazard information
How do I reduce risk?
  Disempowers consumers
  Precautionary regulation
GHS
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How do use this product safely?
Risk-based information
GHS Risk-based information and labelling system
Consumer trust Consumer safety
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Ingredient list
Environmentally responsible production
Safe for you
Usage instructions
Socially responsible production
Safe for the environment
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GHS
Co-ordinated approach Deep understanding of
consumers Make sure REACH and GHS succeed A more
competitive Europe
A valuable addition a risk-communication system