The information in the labelling of our main brands includes:
1. Indication of the obligation to comply with applicable local health and safety regulations and to consult with an industrial hygienist to implement risk mitigation measures as appropriate.
2. Warnings regarding the risks and precautions to be taken for safe handling of these products, together with the corresponding pictograms, in compliance with international GHS regulations.
3. Reference to the existence of adequate processes for emission mitigation and product disposal.
4. Indications on possible health issues arising from prolonged exposure to dust resulting from cutting and handling materials without recommended safety measures.
5. QR Code that directs users to the Cosentino® Safety Space, where they can find additional health and safety information, download Safety Data Sheets and Good Practice Guides or watch videos demonstrations on how to safely handle products.
The labelling information on Silestone® slabs has been updated in 2020 to adapt to changes in the crystalline silica content of these products as a result of the introduction of the new HybriQ technology.
We also updated the Safety Data Sheets of our products in 2020. These documents are available to our clients and partners in multiple languages in accordance with the international GHS (Globally Harmonised System) regulations for the classification and labelling of chemical products and mixtures.
Cosentino’s Good Practice Guides, which cover cutting, carving, polishing and installation of our products, have also been updated in 2020 and are available to our clients and partners. Furthermore, a specific Prevention and Safety Guide was created and published in 2019 for the prevention of health risks during the installation of worktops and prefabricated modules.
With regards to the treatment and labelling of chemical products, we comply with the following international standards:
- REACH standards for the protection of human health and the environment against risks from chemical products.
- CLP labelling regulation, which seeks to harmonise label information on a global level.