Annex I
Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation · 32008R1272 · every event for this act · on EUR-Lex
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
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Amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 32024R2865
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A new section 1.2.1.6 on fold-out labels has been added, setting out required content for the front page, inner pages and back page of such labels.
Section 1.5.1.2 now specifies additional label content for inner packaging, including signal words and a trade name or designation for mixtures, where section 1.5.1.1 applies, replacing the earlier shorter requirement.
Section 1.5.2.4.1 has been restructured into a list of three alternative conditions, referencing hazard classes and categories from Annex II and outer packaging requirements, and a new section 1.6 on label elements that may be provided on a digital label only, referring to Article 25(3), has been added.
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ANNEX I
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
This annex sets out the criteria for classification in hazard classes and in their differentiations and sets out additional provisions on how the criteria may be met.
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Greater than 3 litres but not exceeding 50 litres: At least 74 × 105 At least 23 × 23
Greater than 50 litres but not exceeding 500 litres: At least 105 × 148 At least 32 × 32
Greater than 500 litres: At least 148 × 210 At least 46 × 46
1.2.1.6. Fold-out labels
1.2.1.6.1. The front page of the fold-out label shall include at least the following elements:
(i) the name, address and phone number of suppliers;
(ii) nominal quantity of the substance or mixture in the package made available to the general public, unless this quantity is specified elsewhere on the package;
(iii) the product identifiers in accordance with Article 18(2) for substances and Article 18(3)(a) for mixtures in all languages of the label that are used in the inside pages;
(iv) where applicable, the hazard pictograms;
(v) where applicable, the signal words in all languages of the label that are used in the inside pages;
(vi) where applicable, the unique formula identifier, unless printed or affixed on the inner packaging in accordance with Part A, point 5.3, of Annex VIII to this Regulation;
(vii) a reference to the full safety information inside the fold-out label in all languages of the label or a symbol to inform a user that the label can be opened and to illustrate that additional information is available on inside pages;
(viii) an abbreviation of the language (country code or language code) for all the languages that are used in the inside pages.
1.2.1.6.2. The inner pages of the fold-out label shall contain all the label elements provided for in Article 17(1), except for the hazard pictogram and the supplier identification, in each of the languages mentioned on the front page and grouped by language, using the language abbreviation (country code or language code).
1.2.1.6.3. The back page of the fold-out label shall contain all the label elements provided on the front page, except for the abbreviations of the languages that are used in the inside pages.
1.3. Derogations from labelling requirements for special cases
In accordance with Article 23 the following derogations shall apply:
1.3.1. Transportable gas cylinders
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1.5. Exemptions from labelling and packaging requirements
1.5.1. Exemptions from Article 31 in accordance with Article 29(1)
1.5.1.1. Where Article 29(1) applies, the label elements referred to in Article 17 may be provided on a tie-on tag or on an outer packaging.
1.5.1.2. The label on any inner packaging shall contain at least hazard pictograms, the product identifier referred to in Article 18 and name and telephone number of the supplier of the substance or mixture. 1.5.1.2. Where section 1.5.1.1 applies, the label on any inner packaging shall contain at least the hazard pictograms, the signal words, the product identifier referred to in Article 18(2) for substances or the trade name or designation referred to in Article 18(3), point (a) for mixtures, and the name and telephone number of the suppliers of the substance or mixture.
1.5.2. Exemptions from Article 17 in accordance with Article 29(2)
1.5.2.1. Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml
1.5.2.1.1. The hazard statements and the precautionary statements linked to the hazard categories listed below may be omitted from the label elements required by Article 17 where:
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(c) The soluble packaging is contained within outer packaging that fully meets the requirements of Article 17.
1.5.2.3. Section 1.5.2.2 shall not apply to substances or mixtures within the scope of Directives 91/414/EEC or 98/8/EC.
1.5.2.4. Labelling of inner packaging where the contents do not exceed 10 ml
1.5.2.4.1. The label elements required by Article 17 may be omitted from the inner packaging where:
(a) the contents of the inner packaging do not exceed 10 ml;
(b) the substance or mixture is placed on the market for supply to a distributor or downstream user for scientific research and development or quality control analysis; and
(c) the inner packaging is contained within outer packaging that meets the requirements of Article 17. 1.5.2.4.1. The label elements required by Article 17 may be omitted from the inner packaging where the contents of the inner packaging do not exceed 10 ml and any of the following applies:
(a) the substance or mixture is placed on the market for supply to a distributor or downstream user for scientific research and development or quality control analysis and the inner packaging is contained within outer packaging that meets the requirements set out in Article 17;
(b) the substance or mixture does not require labelling in accordance with Part 1 or 2 of Annex II and is not classified in any of the following hazard classes and categories:
(i) acute toxicity, any category;
(ii) specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, categories 1 and 2;
(iii) specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, any category;
(iv) skin corrosion, category 1, any sub-category;
(v) serious eye damage, category 1;
(vi) respiratory sensitisation, any category;
(vii) aspiration hazard;
(viii) germ cell mutagenicity, any category;
(ix) carcinogenity, any category;
(x) reproductive toxicity, any category;
(xi) endocrine disruption for human health, any category;
(c) the substance or mixture requires labelling in accordance with Part 1 or 2 of Annex II but is not classified in any of the hazard classes and categories referred to in point (b) of this section and has an inner packaging that is contained within outer packaging that meets the requirements set out in Article 17.
1.5.2.4.2. Notwithstanding sections 1.5.1.2 and 1.5.2.4.1, the label on the inner packaging shall contain the product identifier and, where appropriate, the hazard pictograms GHS01, GHS05, GHS06 and/or GHS08. Where more than two pictograms are assigned, GHS06 and GHS08 may take precedence over GHS01 and GHS05.
1.5.2.5. Section 1.5.2.4 shall not apply to substances or mixtures within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 or (EU) No 528/2012.
1.6. Label elements that may be provided on a digital label only
Supplemental information referred to in Article 25(3).
2. PART 2: PHYSICAL HAZARDS
2.1. Explosives
2.1.1. Definitions
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Symbol/pictogram Signal word Warning
Hazard statement H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
Precautionary statements P502
in force 2025-02-01 MODIFIED§
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Section 1.5.1.2 no longer refers to the signal words or to the trade name or designation for mixtures; it now requires only that the inner packaging label carry hazard pictograms, the product identifier referred to in Article 18, and the name and telephone number of the supplier.
Section 1.5.2.4.1 has been restructured from a set of three lettered conditions with an extensive list of excluded hazard classes and categories into three simpler lettered conditions covering only the 10 ml content limit, supply for scientific research, development or quality control, and containment within compliant outer packaging.
Section 1.6, which had listed supplemental information referred to in Article 25(3) as label elements that may be provided on a digital label only, is no longer present in this part of the text.
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in force 2024-12-10 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 32024R2865
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Section 1.1.1.3 now describes weight of evidence determination with separated treatment of substance-related information (including category approach and (Q)SAR results) and mixture-related information tied to Article 9(4), and adds explicit mention of site of action and mechanism or mode of action study results, replacing the earlier single combined description.
A new section 1.3.7 on ammunition has been added, allowing label elements for ammunition shot through a firearm to appear on intermediate packaging, or on outer packaging if there is no intermediate packaging.
Section 1.5.1 has been reworded to remove the fold-out label option and to require additional label content (signal words and product identifier or trade name/designation details) on inner packaging, section 1.5.2.4 on small inner packaging has been restructured with new conditions referencing Annex II and listed hazard classes, and a new section 1.6 has been added permitting supplemental information under Article 25(3) to be provided on a digital label only.
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in force 2023-04-20 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/707 32023R0707
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dates added to the text: 2025-05-01, 2026-05-01, 2026-11-01, 2028-05-01
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in force 2020-10-17 MODIFIED§
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Table 1.1 gains two new generic cut-off value entries, for specific target organ toxicity single exposure Category 3 and for aspiration toxicity, each set at 1%, along with an added footnote reference to section 3.8.3.4.6.
Section 1.1.3.7 on aerosols drops the requirement for scientific evidence demonstrating the aerosolised form is not more hazardous, instead simply referring to the tested non-aerosolised form of the mixture.
Section 2.1.1.1(c) rewords the phrase describing articles manufactured with a view to producing a practical explosive or pyrotechnic effect, section 2.1.2.2(f) changes the description of Division 1.6 articles from containing extremely insensitive detonating substances to predominantly containing extremely insensitive substances, section 2.1.4.1 replaces the wording on wetted or diluted explosive substances with a reference to desensitised explosives in section 2.17, and section 2.1.4.3 changes the opening condition from stating a substance shall not be classified as explosive to stating the acceptance procedure need not be applied, while Figure 2.1.3 is restructured with a reordered list of questions and a new reference to special provision 347 and a footnote to Chapter 3.3 of the UN RTDG Model Regulations.
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Section 1.1.3.4's heading and text now refer to interpolation within one hazard category rather than one toxicity category.
Section 1.3.6 now describes the exemption from the GHS05 pictogram by reference to substances or mixtures not classified as skin corrosion or as serious eye damage Category 1, in the finished state and packaged for consumer use, rather than by reference to substances not corrosive to skin and/or eyes in the finished state as packaged for consumer use.
Table 2.1.2 and its surrounding text in section 2.1.3 were reworked, including changed precautionary statement entries, a repositioned and renumbered note (now Note 1) on unpackaged or repackaged explosives, and the addition of a new Note 2 concerning substances and mixtures exempted from explosive classification after a negative Test Series 6 result, while the decision flowchart in Figure 2.1.3 accompanying section 2.1.4.1 was also restructured, and the remaining differences across the listed sub-provisions are not shown because the compared text is truncated before their content appears.
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in force 2017-06-01 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/776 32017R0776
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In section 2.1.2.3, the citation to Part I of the 'UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria' was shortened to 'Part I of the UN RTDG, Manual of Tests and Criteria'.
In section 2.1.4.1, the same phrase 'Part I of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria' was likewise shortened to 'Part I of the UN RTDG, Manual of Tests and Criteria'.
The remainder of the visible text in these sub-sections is otherwise identical, and the text was cut off before any further differences could be seen.
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in force 2015-06-01 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EU) No 1297/2014 32014R1297 · Regulation (EU) No 605/2014 32014R0605
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A new section 1.3.6 was added addressing substances or mixtures classified as corrosive to metals but not corrosive to skin and/or eyes, stating that when packaged for consumer use in the finished state, the label need not carry the GHS05 pictogram.
New sections 1.5.2.4 and 1.5.2.5 were added, introducing a labelling exemption for inner packaging containing 10 ml or less supplied for scientific research and development or quality control analysis, subject to conditions on product identifier, pictograms, and outer packaging, with an exclusion for substances or mixtures within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 or (EU) No 528/2012.
Section 2.2 was retitled to include chemically unstable gases, its former single definition in 2.2.1 was split into two numbered definitions in 2.2.1.1 and 2.2.1.2, and a new definition of a chemically unstable gas was added, while numerous cross-references to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods were shortened to "UN RTDG" throughout sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 and one precautionary statement code in Table 2.1.2 was changed from P281 to P280.
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in force 2013-06-21 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EU) No 487/2013 32013R0487 · Regulation (EU) No 517/2013 32013R0517 · Regulation (EU) No 944/2013 32013R0944 · Regulation (EU) No 618/2012 32012R0618 · Regulation (EU) No 758/2013 32013R0758
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Several bridging principles in section 1.1.3 (dilution, batching, concentration of highly hazardous mixtures, interpolation and substantially similar mixtures) were reworded to explicitly distinguish between tested and untested mixtures, adding words such as "tested" and "untested" that were absent before.
Section 1.2.1 was restructured and renumbered from three subpoints on pictograms and label dimensions into four subpoints, with a new table adding minimum pictogram dimensions alongside the label dimensions, and the note on generic cut-off values in Table 1.1 was reworded regarding volume percentages for gaseous mixtures.
The explosives classification figures and notes in section 2.1.4 were altered, including changes to the wording and structure of Figure 2.1.3 and Figure 2.1.4 and an expanded note under 2.1.4.2 describing additional test conditions, and the text is cut off before further differences could be seen.
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in force 2010-12-01 MODIFIED§
Amended by Regulation (EC) No 790/2009 32009R0790
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The visible portions of Annex I, including the surrounding sections 2 and 2.1, otherwise present the same wording and structure in both texts, differing mainly in spacing and layout of tables rather than in substantive content.
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