Guidance on labelling and packaging in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

CLP sets detailed criteria for the labelling elements: pictograms, signal words and standard statements for hazard, prevention, response, storage and disposal, for every hazard class and category. It also sets general packaging standards to ensure the safe supply of hazardous substances and mixtures. Once the hazardous properties of a substance or mixture have been identified, they need to be classified accordingly.  Manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors, as well as producers and importers of certain specific articles, must communicate the identified hazards to the other actors in the supply chain, including to consumers. 

This is done by labelling the substance or mixture in accordance with CLP before placing it on the market, when:

•  The substance or mixture is classified as hazardous.

 The mixture contains one or more substances classified as hazardous above a certain threshold. The article has explosive properties.

CLP defines the content of the label and the organization of the various label elements. The label should be firmly attached to one or more of the packaging’s surfaces and has to include the following:

•  The name, address and telephone number of the supplier
• The nominal quantity of a substance or mixture in packages made available to the general public (unless this quantity is specified elsewhere on the package)
• Product identifiers
• Where applicable, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements and supplemental information required by other legislation.

CLP sets general requirements for labelling to ensure the safe use and supply of hazardous substances and mixtures. Certain labelling exemptions apply e.g. to substances and mixtures contained in packaging that is small (typically less than 125 ml) or is otherwise difficult to label. Other examples are listed in Section 1.3 of Annex I to the CLP Regulation. The exemptions allow the supplier to omit the hazard and/or precautionary statements or the pictograms from the label elements normally required under CLP.

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