The Technical Chamber of Greece conducted an audit on online sales of chemical products in Cyprus, revealing an 80% non-compliance rate with legislation regarding hazard information and labeling.
The Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) reports that the Department of Labour Inspection (TEE), responsible for occupational safety and health, conducted inspections as part of a pan-European online sales control campaign.
The inspections targeted online shops selling chemical products in Cyprus, including supermarkets, DIY stores, and large department stores. Products inspected included household cleaners, paints, adhesives, inks, pool chemicals, car care products, building materials, e-liquids, air fresheners, and more.
The campaign found an 80% non-compliance rate with current legislation regarding the sale of chemical products online.
Under European Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), online store websites must be properly designed to include hazard information for each chemical product. This information can be provided via a clear photo of the product label or by quoting the exact risk information from the label.
Additionally, this hazard information must be provided in Greek, prior to purchase, to ensure consumers are fully informed of potential risks and can take appropriate safety measures.
The Technical Chamber of Greece urges all economic operators involved to take necessary measures to comply with these provisions. Failure to do so may result in administrative sanctions.
Further information is available in the relevant form on the Technical Chamber of Greece website. For clarifications, contact the Department of Labour Inspection at 22405611 or 22405609.
