Classification, Labelling and Packaging

The two most important pieces of chemical control legislation enacted affecting the dye and pigment industries are the United States Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and EEC s Classification, Packaging, and Labeling of Dangerous Substances and its amendments. Table 2 is a comparison of TSCA and the 6th Amendment of the EEC classifications. 

Existing legislative instruments, such as Directives relating to classification, packaging and labelling, are being examined with a view to possible modification for the purpose of regulating EDs. 

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996... 

EEC Directive amending Directive 88/379/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of... 

HS(Rj22 A guide to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984... 

Cover the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods. The requirements for design, manufacture, modification, repair, approval, certification and marking of transportable pressure containers are included. The role of approved persons to comply with the regulations is explained. 

Defined substances covered by a comprehensive system to inform consumers of potential dangers and to reduce the hazard when carried by road. (The Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984.)... 

Requirements for labelling of containers for supply may differ from those for conveyance. Key features of a supply label are to identify the substance (the chemical name in most cases) and any hazards and safety precuations. In Europe the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances is covered by Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. This requires labels to identify appropriate risk and safety phrases (Tables 12.2 and 12.3) depending upon product properties. A substance is considered dangerous if in Part lA of an approved list or if it exhibits hazardous properties as defined in Schedule 1 for supply, or Schedule 2 for conveyance as shown in Tables 12.4 and 12.5. Substances not tested should be labelled Caution — substance not yet fully tested . Criteria for risk phrases are provided, e.g. as in Table 12.6 for toxic compounds. 

Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. Annex 1 of the directive assigns Risk Phrases to chemical substances. 

A system of classification is given in the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances, Regulations, 1984 (United Kingdom), which is based on European Union (EU) guidelines for example ... 

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