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Commission Directive 2008/58/EC amending, for the purpose of its adaptation to technical progress, for the 30th 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
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 246, 15 September 2008, pp. 1-191.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Pollution control Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive updates the provisions laid down under Directive 67/548/EC concerning the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. These provisions aim at the protection of human health and the environment against harms that may be caused by such substances.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Implemented by

Dangerous Substances (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 (L.N. 92 of 2009).

Legislation | Malta | 2009

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX