CLP
The Consortium periodically reviews the classification of its substances in line with the latest scientific data and knowledge. For many of the Consortium's substances, industry self-classification goes beyond the EU harmonised classification in the CLP Regulation.Current and recent activity
The Lead REACH Consortium is actively involved in key technical work and advocacy related to the CLP Regulation, and REACH Registration dossier reviews to reflect appropriate classification at EU level.
Following an extensive scientific literature review in 2024, classification conclusions in relation to endocrine disruption criteria have been introduced to the Consortium’s REACH registration dossiers from Q1 2025.
The Consortium updated the Pb metal REACH Registration dossier in July 2025 to adopt the legally-binding harmonised environmental classification for Pb metal in massive form which took effect from September 2025, also presenting Industry-derived ERVs based on the latest science. Consequent to the publication of the harmonised environmental classification and, in response to stakeholder enquiries, the Secretariat has published guidance on classification for Transport.
The Consortium is an active member of a multi-metallic iUVCB Platform engaged in a comprehensive review of the substance identity profiles (SIPs), hazard assessment, classification, and reporting of UVCBs in IUCLID. The Consortium uses ‘MeClas’, the metals classification tool, to classify its iUVCB substances. MeClas uses a tiered approach to the classification of complex metal substances considering elemental composition, speciation, and UVCB-specific information such as relevant transformation/dissolution test data on the material.
Information on the latest classifications is available in the substance grade data sheets on the following pages: lead metal, lead compounds, UVCBs.
What is CLP?
CLP – the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008) – is the EU’s implementation of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System (GHS). It has replaced the Dangerous Substances and Dangerous Preparations Directives, setting out the requirements for manufacturers, importers and downstream users to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before placing them on the market.
Find out more about the CLP Regulation.