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Commission Directive 98/98/ EC adapting to technical progress for the 25 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
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 355, 30 December 1998, pp. 1-624.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive updates according to scientific kowledge and technical progress Directive 67/548/EEC concerning the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. In particular it lays down amendments and addenda to Annexes I, III, IV and VI, which contain respectively: a) a list of dangerous substances, together with particulars of the classification and labelling procedures in respect of each substance; b) a list of phrases indicating the nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and preparations; c) a list of the phrases indicating the safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations; and d) a guide to the classification and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations.

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