Why Chemical Labels Are Increasingly Using Multi-Layer Formats
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 are higher. At the same time, container sizes have not increased, particularly for industrial chemicals, laboratory products, and concentrates. As a result, traditional single-layer chemical labels are often no longer […]
Creating CLP-Compliant Labels for Small-Batch Chemical Products
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 chemical mixtures placed on the market must carry clear, accurate, and compliant labels—regardless of batch size. This includes cleaning products, cosmetics, industrial solutions, and handmade formulations sold online. Getting CLP […]
The UK & US Chemical Industries set for a Path of Decline
The UK chemicals industry — long considered one of the country’s essential industrial sectors — is now navigating what’s being described as a period of steady decline, according to a new report from the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and consultancy S&P Global. The report lays out a stark assessment of where the sector stands and […]
New CLP Guidelines in the UK: What It Means for Your Chemical Labels
Since the UK left the EU, chemical regulations have been evolving under the domestic GB CLP framework. The latest updates to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation bring several changes that directly affect how businesses label chemical substances and mixtures. If you manufacture, import, distribute, or sell chemical products in Great Britain, here’s what […]
Renewable and Green Chemicals
Renewable chemicals, also known as bio-based chemicals or green chemicals, are derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, algae, or waste materials. These chemicals are gaining prominence due to their potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to sustainable development. Renewable chemicals slowly replace fossil-derived chemicals and can […]
5 Warning Labels That Should be Commonplace
Should manufacturers be held accountable for consumer choices? Yes. Without knowing the full extent of the benefits and damages that products can have on a consumer, how are they to make informed choices. Warning labels would also, hopefully, make manufacturers create healthier products. Should There be Warning Labels on Alcohol? While moderate alcohol consumption was […]
Highlights of the Global Bulk Chemical Packaging Report 2022
Industrial bulk chemical packaging stores and transports various chemicals such as Consumer Chemicals, specialty channels, basic inorganic chemicals, hazardous chemicals, and petrochemicals. The industrial bulk chemical packaging solutions available in the market include various drums, flexitanks, rigid IBCs and others. The industrial bulk chemical packaging products are available in multiple capacity sizes ranging from 100 […]
Try Pressure Sensitive Labels
Pressure sensitive adhesives bond to the packaging as force is applied to the adhesive. They are an exceptional choice for contoured containers or those made with flexible materials such as plastic bottles. The adhesives do not require solvent, heat, or a chemical reaction to bond to the surface and are an excellent choice for consumer […]
Keeping Your Label Safe
What good is a label if it doesn’t stay where you need it to? Chemical resistant labels are the best choice when you need a label that will be subjected to various chemical elements. For example, a basic label will not stay in place when applied to the simplest household chemicals. For a chemical manufacturer, […]
Solutions for Challenging Environments
Doing a simple load of laundry requires reading clothing labels, detergent and fabric softener labels, and even the washing and drying machinery labels. Labels play such an important role for people. Whether people use them in the workplace or see them on the goods they consume, an intact label will ensure that a person uses […]