INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES (HS code(s): 28); ORGANIC CHEMICALS (HS code(s): 29); MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (HS code(s): 38); Environment. Health protection. Safety (ICS code(s): 13); Chemical technology (ICS code(s): 71); Rubber and plastic industries (ICS code(s): 83); Paint and colour industries (ICS code(s): 87)

Modification of Annexes 2 and 3 of the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Chemicals Ordinance; ChemO); (3 page(s), in French); (3 page(s), in French)

Annex 2 ChemO :

1. Harmonized classifications and labeling of substances (21st ATP of the EU-CLP regulation): 28 substances or groups of substances are listed in the List of harmonized classifications and labeling of dangerous substances, and 24 existing entries are modified.

2. The new EU hazard classes according to delegated reulation (EU) 2023/707 for endocrine disruptors and chemicals which are difficult to degrade (persistent), which accumulate in organisms (bioaccumulation) or which, due to their mobility, can reach surface water, groundwater and ultimately drinking water, become applicable in Switzerland. They will then become mandatory in stages, first for substances, then for preparations.

3. The latest developments in test methods (OECD, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria) are incorporated into Swiss legislation.

Seven new entries are added to Appendix 3 ChemO (list of candidate substances). In addition, one entry is updated.