Chemical manufacturers and suppliers are facing noticeable increases in label costs in 2026, with many reporting rises of 15–35% depending on the construction and volume.
Chemical labelling requirements are expanding again in 2026. Updates to GB CLP are increasing classification triggers, introducing additional hazard categories and tightening communication standards. For
Chemical labels are the frontline of hazard communication. Under the UK’s retained GB CLP framework, pictograms and signal words are not design elements or best-practice
Chemical labelling has become significantly more demanding over the past decade. Regulatory frameworks continue to expand, hazard communication rules are more detailed, and enforcement expectations
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is entering the final phase of implementing major updates to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation — and for
The UK’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), fully implemented in 2025, is reshaping how imported chemicals are managed and presented on the market. For manufacturers
The European Union has issued major changes to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging rules that will come into force through the CLP 2025 regulation. Published
Since Brexit, chemical labelling rules in the UK have moved away from the EU system, but compliance demands have not relaxed. Businesses selling chemical products
Introduction: Why the UK Chemical Industry Still Matters The UK chemical industry, long a cornerstone of the nation’s manufacturing and scientific prowess, now finds itself
Small-scale chemical producers are still bound by the same legal labelling obligations as large manufacturers. Under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, all hazardous
