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Official update of phrases H410-H413 in CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
In October 2025, Corrigendum 2025/90818 to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), concerning the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, was published.
This update introduces relevant changes to the Spanish wording of hazard statements H410, H411, H412 and H413, related to hazards to the aquatic environment.
Although the technical classification criteria are not modified, the corrigendum does have a direct impact on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labelling, which must be aligned with the current official version of the CLP Regulation.
What does the correction of hazard statements H410, H411, H412 and H413 consist of?
The correction affects exclusively the Spanish version of the CLP Regulation.
The main change consists of the removal of the term “harmful” in certain hazard statements, as this term does not appear in the original English version of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Therefore, this is a linguistic harmonization aimed at ensuring consistency between the different official language versions of the Regulation.
Updated wording of H statements under the CLP
Corrigendum 2025/90818 updates the Spanish wording of the following H statements related to hazards to the aquatic environment:
H Statement | Previous wording | Updated wording |
|---|---|---|
H410 | Very toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting harmful effects. | Very toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting effects. |
H411 | Toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting harmful effects. | Toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting effects. |
H412 | Harmful to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting harmful effects. | Harmful to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting effects. |
H413 | May be harmful to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting harmful effects. | May be harmful to aquatic organisms, with long-lasting effects. |
These updated wordings must now be used in Spanish-language documentation and labelling.
Additional adjustments in other language versions
In addition to the corrections in Spanish, the same Corrigendum 2025/90818 introduces an adjustment to the Polish version of the CLP Regulation.
Specifically, precautionary statement P303 is amended by replacing the expression:
“W PRZYPADKU KONTAKTU ZE SKÓRĄ (lub na włosy)”
with:
“W PRZYPADKU KONTAKTU ZE SKÓRĄ (lub z włosami)”
This change is purely linguistic and does not affect the technical content of the precautionary statement.
Impact on companies
Although the correction of hazard statements H410–H413 does not imply changes to the classification criteria, it does create practical obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
In particular, it is necessary to review and update:
Safety Data Sheets (SDS), to ensure compliance with the current official wording of the CLP Regulation.
Spanish-language labels that include the affected H statements.
Internal document control and regulatory compliance procedures, especially in companies with extensive chemical product portfolios.
Failure to implement these updates may result in non-compliances during regulatory inspections.
Review of H Statements and Regulatory Compliance with eQgest
At eQgest, we emphasize the importance of verifying and updating the H statements included in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and on labels, ensuring they exactly match the current wording set out in Annex III of the CLP Regulation.
Our software enables companies to manage, review and keep regulatory information up to date, reducing the risk of errors and facilitating efficient regulatory compliance.
Contact eQgest to learn how we can help you keep your SDS and labels fully aligned with the latest regulatory updates.
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