Programme
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Learning outcomes
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:- Explain the what is meant by classification and why it is important to do
- Outline the main difference between CLP and GHS ( including the GHS hazard categories which have not currently been included in CLP)
- Explain what is meant by harmonised classification and self-classification
- Explain what is meant by bridging principles and how these are used
- Explain when existing mixture test data can be used and the scenario where it should not be used (i.e. CMR) and the reason for this
- Explain what is meant by the additivity principle and the hazard classes where it is applicable
- List the hazard classes for human health and also what is meant by categories
- Explain the differences between generic cut off limits, specific concentration limits and generic concentration limits and how these are used
- Outline important considerations when choosing data for classification purposes (including the types of data which could be used)
- Explain what is meant by the calculation approach for acute toxicity and how it is used
- Be able to classify a mixture for each of the human health hazard classes
