The 9th ATP entered into force

The 9^th ATP of CLP

On the 19^th of July 2016, Regulation (EU) n. 2016/1179 has been published on the Official Journal of the European Union. This regulation, also known as the 9^th ATP, updates Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP).

In particular, it modifies the Annex VI of CLP regulation by updating the harmonised classification of 22 substances already listed under Annex VI, and by adding 26 newly harmonised substances to the same Annex. Some of the affected substances are lead and rodenticides.

The 9^th ATP has entered into force on March 1^st 2018, as defined in article 2 of the same regulation. This regulation is now considered as binding in its entirety, and applicable in all member states, without derogation.

For more information refer to the official regulation, available in all European languages at the following link:

• Regulation 2016/1179 (ATP9)

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