Even before the introduction of the REACH Regulation, Plastic Omnium was already applying a proactive policy for the management of chemical hazards, with an overarching concern for protecting the …
The Group had therefore deployed measures mainly focused on the 10% of substances that represent 80% of the hazards, namely SVHC (Substances Very High Concern) and CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic to Reproduction).
250 staff were trained. The system centers ont he X-MAT database, managed by the specialist EcoMundo, which raises the alarm if a product known to contain these incriminated substances is entered. By 2013, X-MAT should be extended to other substances to monitor all incoming products.
X-label labeling module, extension of X-MAT.
In addition, the ?-Sigmatech site is testing the X-label labeling module. After granting authorization to use the product entered the system provides access to a simplified safety data sheet and printing of a label showing the applicable safety rules.