European Communities (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998
Statutory Instruments
Source: Statutory Instruments

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paragraphs: (1) A dangerous substance to which these Regulations apply shall not be placed on the market unless the labelling on its packaging shows clearly and indelibly the following :
(a) the name of the substance under one of the designations given in Annex I or, if the substance is not yet listed in Annex I, a name using an internationally recognised designation for that substance;
(b) the name and full address, including the telephone number, of the person established in the European Communities who is responsible for placing the substance on the market;
(c) danger symbols, if required, and an indication of the danger involved in the use of the substance;
(d) standard phrases (risk phrases) indicating the special risks arising from the dangers involved in using the substance;
(e) standard phrases (safety phrases) relating to the safe use of the substance;
(f) the EC number, if allocated;
(g) for substances listed in Annex 1, the words "EC label" but until the 31st day of December, 2000, the words "EEC label" shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement.
(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5)—
(a) the design of a danger symbol and the wording of the indications of danger shall comply with the requirements of Annex II,
(b) the danger symbol shall be printed in black on an orange-yellow background, and
(c) the danger symbols and indications of danger to be used for each substance shall—
(i) for substances listed in Annex I, be those indicated in that Annex, and
(ii) for substances not listed in Annex I, be assigned according to the rules in Annex VI.
(3) If more than one danger symbol is assigned to a substance, the following rules apply:
(a) the requirement to indicate the symbol T makes the symbols X and C optional, unless Annex I provides otherwise;
(b) the requirement to indicate the symbol C makes the symbol X optional;
(c) the requirement to indicate the symbol E makes the symbols F and O optional.
(4) Subject to paragraph (8)—
(a) the wording of risk phrases shall comply with Annex III, and
(b) the risk phrases to be used for each dangerous substance shall—
(i) for substances listed in Annex I, be those indicated in that Annex, and
(ii) for substances not listed in Annex I, be assigned according to the rules in Annex VI.
(5) The requirement to label with the symbol "Xn", the indication of danger "Harmful" and the risk phrase R65 "Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed" shall not apply to substances which are placed on the market in aerosol containers or in containers fitted with a sealed spray attachment.
(6) Subject to paragraph (8)—
(a) the wording of safety phrases shall comply with Annex IV, and
(b) the safety phrases to be used for each dangerous substance shall—
(i) for dangerous substances listed in Annex I, be as indicated in that Annex, and
(ii) for dangerous substances not listed in Annex I, be assigned according to the rules in Annex VI.
(7) The EC number shall be obtained from the EINECS or from the Elincs.
(8) An indication of risk phrases and safety phrases need not be given if the package contains 125 millilitres or less of—
(a) an irritant, highly flammable, flammable or oxidising substance, or
(b) a harmful substance that is not retailed to the general public.
(9) Indications such as "non-toxic", "non-harmful" or any other similar indications shall not appear on the label or packaging of substances to which these Regulations apply.
(10) The information referred to in paragraph (1) shall be shown on the packaging in the English language or in both the English and Irish languages.
(11) Subject to Regulation 4 (6) (b), gas cylinders placed on the market and intended for propane, butane or liquefied petroleum gas shall be labelled in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations.
(12) Information regarding effects on human health is not required on the label of gas containers intended for propane, butane or liquefied petroleum gas if—
(a) the propane, butane or liquefied petroleum gas is placed on the market in closed refillable cylinders or in non-refillable cartridges within the scope of ISEN 417 1993 as fuel gases which are only released for combustion,
(b) the information regarding effects on human health is transmitted, in the format required by Regulation 22, to professional or industrial users, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers by the person placing the propane, butane or liquefied petroleum gas on the market, and
(c) sufficient information regarding effects on human health is transmitted to consumers to enable them to take all necessary measures for health and safety as indicated in Article 1 paragraph 3 of Commission Directive 91/155/EEC of 5 March, 199115, as modified by Commission Directive 93/112/EEC of 10 December, 199316.
(13) For the purpose of paragraph 12 (a), "ISEN 417 1993" means Irish Standard ISEN 417 1993 of the National Standards Authority of Ireland."