MSDS-Europe Newsletter 2026/01

MSDS-Europe – MSDS-Europe Newsletter 2026/01

MSDS-Europe Newsletter

– April 2026 –

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From 1 May 2026, new CLP requirements will apply to mixtures

Due to the new hazard classes (e.g. endocrine disruptors, PBT/vPvB, PMT/vPvM), the classification, labelling and safety data sheets of mixtures must also be reviewed.

The new rules do not affect the label only: several SDS sections may need to be amended, and the lack of supplier data may also create practical difficulties.

The change applies immediately to every mixture placed on the market after 1 May 2026.*

Our summary article on the topic: CLP 2026: new hazard classes for mixtures – SDS and labelling action points

 

Action required:

  • check:
    • whether the mixture contains any substance affected by Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 (22nd ATP to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)

If yes:

  • request a new, updated SDS from the supplier
  • if you formulate your own mixture: update the safety data sheet

 

If the safety data sheet is updated:

  • check / amend the product label
  • update the PCN notification where necessary
  • if the product has been sold, send the updated SDS to every customer supplied within the previous 12 months

 

*For products already on the market, the deadline is 1 May 2028.

 

Related legislation:

amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as regards the harmonised classification and labelling of certain substances

 

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Latest articles

 

 

Language of the Safety Data Sheet in the EU

In the EU, strict rules require that the SDS must always be provided in the official language of the country where the product is placed on the market – and deviations are allowed only in exceptional cases. In our article, we summarise the most important requirements and also explain what to watch out for in international distribution.

 

New CLP Rules for Webshops: Labelling and Advertising

The amendment of the CLP Regulation introduces new rules for webshops and online advertising, with a deadline of 2028.

The purpose of the changes is to ensure that the same level of information is available in online sales as on physical labels. This includes, for example, the requirement that certain hazard information must already appear in advertisements and on product pages.

The rules distinguish between advertising and an actual offer to purchase, and align the mandatory content elements accordingly. In addition, marketing claims that downplay the hazard of a product or contradict its classification will be prohibited.

 

Digital label under CLP: obligations, company actions and technical implementation (QR code)

The QR-code-based solution may complement the physical label, but it does not replace it: the most important hazard elements must still appear on the packaging. The digital content must also comply with strict accessibility and formatting requirements.

 

2026 calendar of chemical safety deadlines and actions

This year will be one of the most complex for operators in the chemical sector: new deadlines, changing rules and stricter requirements affect CLP, SDSs and PCN notifications alike. We have collected the most important dates and action points in a clear compliance calendar broken down by quarter – so that nothing is overlooked.

 

The CLP trap for mixture manufacturers in 2026: substance vs. mixture deadlines and action points

Because of the new rules, mixtures must already be classified according to the new hazard logic, while supplier data may still be in a transitional state. This may create an information gap, so conscious data requests and documented decision-making are especially important to ensure compliance.

 

PFAS regulation 2025–2026: EU changes and company actions

The evaluation of the broad PFAS restriction underway in the EU is expected to continue until the end of 2026, so the current priority should be data collection, the search for alternatives and the development of internal processes. One of the key compliance challenges is that PFAS is not a single substance but a broad substance group, so harmonising supplier information and definitions is essential.

 

 

Changes to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern for authorisation in 2026

(publication in accordance with Article 59(10) of the REACH Regulation)

04 February 2026:

  • n-Hexane CAS No: 110-54-3; EC No: 203-777-6

Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure (Article 57(f) – human health)

 

  • 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c))

CAS No: -; EC No: –

    • 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (Bisphenol AF)

CAS No: 1478-61-1; EC No: 216-036-7

    • Reaction mass of 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and benzyl(diethylamino)diphenylphosphonium 4-[1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenolate (1:1)

CAS No: -; EC No: –

    • Reaction mass of 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and benzyltriphenylphosphonium, salt with 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (1:1)

CAS No: -; EC No: –

    • disodium 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenolate

CAS No: -; EC No: 425-060-9

    • Benzyltriphenylphosphonium, salt with 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]bis[phenol] (1:1)

CAS No: 75768-65-9; EC No: 278-305-5

    • Phosphonium, tributyl(2-methoxypropyl)-, salt with 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]bis[phenol] (1:1)

CAS No: 126049-00-1; EC No: 468-740-0

    • Reaction products of benzene, chlorine and sulfur chloride (S2Cl2) with 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol

CAS No: 921213-47-0; EC No: 469-080-6

    • benzyl(diethylamino)diphenylphosphonium 4-[1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenolate

CAS No: 577705-90-9; EC No: 479-100-5

 

 

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