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Commission Directive 2000/32/EC adapting to technical progress for the 26th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 136, 8 June 2000, pp. 1-89.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down amendments and addenda to certain Annexes to Directive 67/548/EEC in order to adapt its provisions to scientific knowledge and technical progress. In particular it amends: a) certain notes contained in Annex I, which lays down the list of dangerous substances, together with particulars of the classification and labelling of each substance; b) the risk phrase contained in Annex 3; c) Part B of Anex V, which lays down the methods for the determination of the physicochemical properties, toxicity and ecotoxicity of substances and preparations; d) Annex IX, which contains the provisions relating to child-proof fastenings.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

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Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.

Legislation | European Union | 1967

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX