Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

Subject

Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pesticides Standards Packaging/labelling Internal trade Pollution control Hazardous substances

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive aims at the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, and at the approximation of specific provisions for certain preparations which may present hazards, whether or not they are classified as dangerous within the meaning of this Directive, when such preparations are placed on the market of the Member States. The classification of dangerous preparations according to the degree and specific nature of the hazards involved shall be based on the definitions of categories of danger laid down in this Directive. Member States shall also take all necessary measures to ensure that preparations cannot be placed on the market unless their packaging satisfies specific requirements.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Plant Protection Law (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Quarantine, Certification, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Registration, Access-to-information, Internal trade, International trade, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Pests/diseases

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

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 | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 265/2002 establishing classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations in compliance with Commission Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/60/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 702 on pesticides.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Pesticides, Plant protection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Preparations) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 62 of 2004).

Legislation | Ireland | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1075 on classification, packaging, labeling, sale and storage of substances and mixtures.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 10 of 2007).

Legislation | Malta | 2007

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Plant Protection Products and Biocide Products) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 624 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 65 implementing Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/60/EC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

Legislation | Italy | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 91/155/EEC defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of article 10 of Directive 88/379/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Access-to-information, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

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

Ministerial Circular No. 5 on phytosanitary products: aspects relating to the implementation of the new provisions laid down in Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Pesticides, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control

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

European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Preparations) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 76 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling

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 on labeling of hazardous substances.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

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

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

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

Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No. 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Registration, Authorization/permit, Precautionary principle, Basic legislation, Institution, Access-to-information, Environmental fees/charges, Internal trade, International trade, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Inventory, Packaging/labelling, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2001/60/EC adapting to technical progress Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Pesticides, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2006/8/EC amending, for the purposes of their adaptation to technical progress, Annexes II, III and V to Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

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

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