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EU Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) now require dust explosion data; chemical producers will not only have to use the new guidance for new products with immediate effect but will also have to plan to update data for existing products within the next two years.

The Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 came into force on 1st January 2021 and all new EU safety data sheets from this date will have to comply; for existing SDS’s there will be a two-year grace period applied.

Data on the formation of explosible dust/air mixtures is critical safety data and understanding the changes does require expertise and time. We are already in discussions with many clients on how this will have an effect on their products and are providing guidance on the required tests in order to ensure they have, and understand, the new end point requirements for section 9.2.2.

“This is a very significant change and addition to existing requirements. Whilst limited gas and vapour flammability data has always been a requirement of REACH, this is the first time a specific requirement for a specified range of dust explosion data has been incorporated. It will need swift action for companies registering new products but also a clear action plan for those with a large existing portfolio of powdered, solid products in order to meet the deadlines.” says Daniel Baker, Global Director of Process Safety Testing, DEKRA Organisational and Process Safety.

Join us for our free webinar: EU SDS Changes Regarding the Formation of Explosible Dust/Air Mixtures – 3 Feb 2021

Additional information and bookings at:

https://www.dekra-uk.co.uk/en/safety-data-sheets-and-labelling-for-hazardous-substances/

About DEKRA Organisational & Process Safety

DEKRA Organisational and Process Safety is a behavioural change and process safety consultancy company. Working in collaboration with our clients, our approach is to assess the process safety and influence the safety culture with the aim of ‘making a difference´. Our value-adding and practical approach integrates specialist process safety management, engineering and testing. We seek to educate and grow client competence to vide sustainable performance improvement; partnering with our clients we combine technical expertise with a passion for life preservation, harm reduction and asset protection. We are part of DEKRA SE, a global leader in safety since 1925 with over 45,000 employees in 60 countries and five continents. As a part of the world’s leading expert organisation DEKRA, we are the global partner for a safe world. We have offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

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