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

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Directive lays down a legislative framework with a view to approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on classification, packaging, and labelling of dangerous substances which are placed on the market in the Member States of the Community. This Directive shall not apply to dangerous substances exported to third countries. The substances and preparations referred to in article 2 shall be regarded as “dangerous” within the meaning of this Directive. Annex I to this Directive gives the list of dangerous substances classified according to the greatest degree of hazard and specific nature of the risks. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that dangerous substances cannot be placed on the market unless the strength and impermeability of their packaging satisfies the requirements established under article 5. Article 6 fixes labelling requirements.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act relative to chemical substances and products (No. 21 of 1996).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Pollution control, Packaging/labelling, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree concerning extraction waste (2008:722).

Legislation | Sweden | 2008

Keyword: Mining, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemical Substances Law (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Public health, Biological control agents, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 356/2003 on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Registration, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2007

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Disposal Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Transboundary movement of waste, Transboundary effects, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, International trade, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 272 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 25 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 17/95 laying down the principles for assessment of risks to man and the environment of substances notified in accordance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC and in compliance with Commission Directive 93/67/EEC.

Legislation | Greece | 1995

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 32 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Ordinance 1999.

Legislation | Austria | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal réglementant la classification, l'emballage et l'étiquetage des préparations dangereuses en vue de leur mise sur le marché ou de leur emploi.

Legislation | Belgium | 1993 (2010)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 3247 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 363/1995 - Reglamento sobre notificación de sustancias nuevas y clasificación, envasado y etiquetado de sustancias peligrosas.

Legislation | Spain | 1995

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1.078/1993 - Reglamento sobre clasificación, envasado y etiquetado de preparados peligrosos.

Legislation | Spain | 1993

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 316 adopting the Ordinance on classification, packaging and labelling of existing and new chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2002

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their applications for tests on chemical substances (codified version).

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Data collection/reporting, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health, Pesticides, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1.406/1989 - Limitaciones a la comercialización y al uso de ciertas sustancias y preparados peligrosos.

Legislation | Spain | 1989

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 304/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: PIC-prior informed consent, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, International trade, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1980 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Registration, Institution, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 378/94 on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC.

Legislation | Greece | 1994

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 402 repealing Order on notification of new chemical substances.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. 402/2011 on classification of hazardous properties of chemical substances and preparations and packaging and labeling of dangerous chemical preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 350/2011 on chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1139 on classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Oil, Data collection/reporting, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1064 of 2004 on Procedures for Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Plant Protection Products

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Biological control agents, Internal trade, Classification/declassification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du 20 avril 1994 relatif à la classification, l'emballage et l'étiquetage des substances dangereuses

Legislation | France | 1994 (2020)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, International trade, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations no. 324 of 2010, Concerning Chemical Substances (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Hazardous Substances and Mixtures).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2010

Keyword: Animal health, Toxicity/poisoning, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, EIA, Risk assessment/management, Waste management, Public health, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 2001/59/EC adapting to technical progress for the 28th 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.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 96/54/EC adapting to technical progress for the twenty-second 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.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2006/121/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances in order to adapt it to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/32/EEC amending for the seventh time Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2017)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX