Regulations 9 and 13(1)
1.—(1) In the case of a substance dangerous for supply which is listed in Part I of the approved supply list, the particulars to be shown on the label in accordance with regulation 9(2)(c) shall be the particulars specified for the substance in the relevant entry in column 3 of Part V of that list.
(2) Subject to paragraph 4, in the case of a substance dangerous for supply which is not listed in Part I of the approved supply list the particulars required to be shown on the label in accordance with regulation 9(2)(c) shall be determined from the classification of the substance in accordance with regulation 5 in conjunction with the approved classification and labelling guide.
2.—(1) Subject to paragraphs 3, 4 and 5, the provisions of this paragraph shall have effect in relation to the labelling of preparations dangerous for supply.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, the chemical names of the substances dangerous for supply present in the preparation shall be shown in accordance with the following rules—
(a)in the case of a preparation classified as requiring the indication of danger T+, T or Xn, only substances requiring those indications of danger present in the preparation in concentrations exceeding the lowest limit (Xn limit) for the substance laid down in column 4 of Part V of the approved supply list, or if no such limit is laid down the relevant limit laid down in Part II of Schedule 4 need be referred to;
(b)in the case of a preparation classified as requiring the indication of danger of C, only substances requiring that indication of danger present in the preparation in concentrations exceeding the lowest limit (Xi limit) for the substance laid down in column 4 of Part V of the approved supply list, or if no such limit is laid down the relevant limit laid down in Part II of Schedule 4 need be referred to; and
(c)if the preparation is assigned one or more of the standard risk phrases R39, R40, R42, R43, R42/43, R45, R46, R47, R48 or R49, the name of any substance causing the preparation to be so assigned shall be referred to.
(3) The chemical name referred to in sub-paragraph (2) above shall be—
(a)in the case of a substance listed in Part I of the approved supply list, the name or one of the names under which it is listed; or
(b)in the case of a substance not so listed, an internationally recognised name.
(4) For the purposes of labelling, no account shall be taken of any substance in the preparation if its concentration is less than the concentration referred to in paragraph 18(1) of Part I of Schedule 4.
(5) Subject to paragraph (4), the particulars to be shown on the label in accordance with regulation 9(3)(c)(iii), (iv) and (vi) shall be determined from the classification of the preparation made in accordance with regulation 5 in conjunction with the approved classification and labelling guide.
3.—(1) Where a person can demonstrate to the Executive that the disclosure of the chemical identity of a substance required to show the indication of danger Xn (not being a substance which would cause the preparation to be assigned one of the risk phrases referred to in paragraph 2(2)(c) above) on the label will put at risk the confidential nature of his property, he shall be permitted to refer to that substance either by means of a name that identifies the most important functional chemical groups of the substance or by means of an alternative name giving equivalent information.
(2) In such a case the supplier shall notify the Executive of his intention to so label the preparation.
(3) Where the Executive receives a notification in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) above, it shall forthwith inform the European Commission thereof.
(4) Regulation 10 of the Notification of New Substances Regulations 1982(1) (which relates to confidentiality of information notified) shall apply to information notified under sub-paragraph (2) above as it applies to information notified under those Regulations.
4.—(1) Except in the case of a substance dangerous for supply which is listed in Part I of the approved supply list, where a substance or preparation is required to have more than one indication of danger in either of the following groups listed in decreasing order of severity, namely—
(a)explosive, oxidizing, extremely flammable and highly flammable; or
(b)very toxic, toxic, corrosive, harmful and irritant,
only one of the indications of danger with its symbol from each group corresponding to the most severe indication of danger in that group need be shown.
(2) The risk phrases R 12 (extremely flammable) and R 11 (highly flammable) need not be used if they repeat the indication of danger shown on the label.
5.—(1) A preparation which is a pesticide shall be designated by—
(a)the trade name or trade designation of the preparation;
(b)the name and concentration of each active ingredient in the preparation and the concentration thereof shall be expressed—
(i)in the case of pesticides which are supplied as solids, in aerosol dispensers, or as volatile or viscous liquids, as percentage by weight,
(ii)for other liquids as percentage by weight or as grams per litre, or
(iii)for gases, as percentage by volume;
(c)the name of each other ingredient which is—
(i)required to have the indication of danger T+ or T, if the concentration thereof exceeds 0.2 per cent by weight,
(ii)required to have the indication of danger C or Xn, if the concentration thereof exceeds 5 per cent by weight.
(2) the label shall also show—
(a)the net quantity of the preparation;
(b)the batch number; and
(c)in the case of preparations which are required to have the indication of danger T+, T or Xn, an indication that the container must not be re-used except in the case of containers that are specifically designed for re-use, recharging or refilling by the supplier of the pesticide.
6. The provisions of this Part shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any other labelling requirements imposed by these Regulations or by or under any other enactment.
7.—(1) The labels on packages containing preparations which are required to have the indication of danger T+, T or C and which are intended to be sold to the general public shall show the safety phrase S1/2 (keep locked up and out of the reach of children) and S4 (if swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label) together with any other safety phrases which may be assigned to the preparation under these Regulations.
(2) Where it is physically impossible to give such information on the package itself, packages containing preparations to which this paragraph applies shall be accompanied by precise and easily understandable instructions for use including, where appropriate, instructions for the destruction of the empty package.
8.—(1) Labels of packages of paints and varnishes containing lead in quantities exceeding 0.15% expressed as weight of metal of the total weight of the preparation, as determined in accordance with ISO standard 6503/1984 shall show the following particulars—
“Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces that are liable to be chewed or sucked by children ”.
(2) In the case of packages containing less than 125 millilitres of such preparations the particulars may be—
“Warning. Contains lead”.
9.—(1) The immediate packages of glues based on cyanoacrylates shall bear the following inscription—
“Cyanoacrylate.
Danger.
Bonds skin and eyes in seconds.
Keep out of the reach of children”.
(2) Appropriate safety advice shall accompany the package.
10. The package labels of preparations containing isocyanates (whether as monomers, oligomers, prepolymers etc. or as mixtures thereof) shall bear the following inscription—
“Contains isocyanates.
See information supplied by the manufacturer”.
11. The package labels of preparations containing epoxy constituents with an average molecular weight ≤ 700, must bear the following inscription—
“Contains epoxy constituents.
See information supplied by the manufacturer”.
12. The package labels of preparations intended for use by spraying shall bear the safety phrases S23 (do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray [appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer]) and S38 (in case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment) or S23 and S51 (use only in well ventilated areas), depending on the application criteria set out in the approved classification and labelling guide together with any other safety phrases which may be assigned to the preparation under these Regulations.
13. The package labels of preparations containing more than 1% of active chlorine which are intended to be sold to the general public shall bear the following inscription—
“Warning! Do not use with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine) ”.
14. The package labels of preparations containing cadmium (alloys) intended to be used for brazing or soldering shall bear the following inscription—
“Warning! Contains cadmium.
Dangerous fumes are formed during use.
See information supplied by the manufacturer.
Comply with the safety instructions”.
S.I. 1982/1496, amended by S.I. 1984/1244, 1985/1333, 1986/890, 1991/1914.