The unique features of DetNet include:

Web-based IT system

• IT-system to search the database of Reference Formulations
• Security via individual access code, and confidentiality of composition information

Data sharing for all users, expertise

• Ca. 200 formulations, including recent market representative products
• In vitro data
• Toxicological data quality and robustness assessed ('Klimish scoring')
• Toxicological study Summaries available to users
• Scientific Advisory Panel comprising experts from academia, who are consulted on science and expertise related matters

Standardised process and records

• Classification Record using a standard format
• Classification logging number as proof that an expert has used DetNet to derive classification
• Classification explanatory notes
• Composition details on reference formulations to enable a refined comparison of formulation compositions

Training and support

• Training of classification experts
• HelpDesk support
• Frequently Asked Questions

Benefits for consumers

• Avoid confusion of consumers
• Reflect actual effects on man based on human experience
• Avoid devaluing warning labels
• Avoid unsafe handling of the really hazardous products

Benefits for companies

• Restrict negative impact on brand and claims
• Avoid limited retail shelf positioning
• Avoid additional transport, storage and labelling constraints

Access to authorities

Making classification data available to authorities, on request, is a legal requirement from CLP. At company level, classification records (including classification principles applied) should be kept for 10 years and made available to enforcement authorities in case of inspection. Furthermore, A.I.S.E. will make available detailed mixture information to inspectors on request, namely the full composition of the Reference Formulations used to derive classification and/or the corresponding full test reports.