What is Chemical Labelling?
Labelling of chemical substances and mixtures is regulated under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Chemical product labels contain mandatory information about chemical substances and mixtures, including hazard information, safe handling instructions and other mandatory labelling elements.
The CLP Regulation ensures that chemical products are classified and labelled consistently throughout the European Union. Chemical labels provide essential information about potential hazards and safe handling requirements, helping users and employees understand the risks associated with chemical products and follow appropriate safety measures.
For companies supplying chemical products on the Lithuanian market, accurate translation of chemical labels into Lithuanian is essential to ensure compliance with Lithuanian language requirements.
Is Chemical Label Translation Mandatory?
Yes. Translation of labels for chemical substances and mixtures is mandatory when products are supplied in Lithuania.
According to the requirements of the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, label information must be provided in the official language of the country where the product is placed on the market. Therefore, companies supplying chemical products in Lithuania must ensure that their labels are correctly translated into Lithuanian.
Chemical label translation requires accurate terminology and correct use of official CLP wording. Hazard statements, precautionary statements and signal words must correspond exactly to the wording specified in the CLP Regulation.
What Chemical Label Information Must Be Translated?
Translation of chemical product labels includes all main labelling elements:
- product identifiers;
- nominal quantity of the substance or mixture;
- signal words, where applicable;
- hazard statements, where applicable;
- precautionary statements, where applicable;
- additional information, where applicable;
- name, address and telephone number of the supplier(s) of the substance or mixture.
When translating chemical labels according to the CLP Regulation, it is essential to ensure that signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements correspond to the official CLP terminology.
Which Chemical Product Labels Are Most Commonly Translated?
Chemical product label translation is commonly required for the following products:
- Laundry products – washing powders, fabric softeners, laundry capsules, liquid detergents and other laundry products;
- Automotive products – car shampoos, polishes, waxes, rust converters, automotive paints and varnishes, lubricants, oils and other vehicle care products;
- Household cleaning products – dishwasher tablets, oven cleaners, limescale removers, air fresheners, toilet cleaners, shower cleaners and dishwashing products;
- Agricultural products – soil conditioners, plant growth regulators, plant protection products and other agrochemical products;
- Construction and finishing products – construction mixtures, primers, paints, varnishes, thinners, expanding foams, waterproofing products, sealants, flame retardants and wood preservatives;
- Industrial chemicals – raw materials for manufacturing, catalysts, chemical reagents and other chemical substances.
Why Choose Our Chemical Label Translation Services?
- Regulatory Accuracy. We provide accurate chemical product label translations using official CLP terminology from European Commission documents and relevant regulatory sources. Hazard statements, precautionary statements and other mandatory labelling elements are translated according to official requirements.
- Quality. Our chemical label translation services follow the latest legislative requirements and official CLP recommendations to ensure accurate and reliable labelling information.
- Fast Turnaround. Chemical product label translations are completed within agreed deadlines according to customer requirements. We prepare Lithuanian labels accurately and efficiently for products supplied on the Lithuanian market.