Labelling

Labelling of substances and mixtures of substances that are classified as hazardous is essential.

If a chemical (a substance or a mixture of substances) is classified as hazardous and is in packaging it must be labelled so that the user is fully informed and can initiate proper risk management measures. The label must include essential product information (name, supplier details, quantity, etc) together with a concise summary of the hazard classification (using words and symbols) and some basic information about precautions. This system has been in place in the EU for many years and is used for both industrial and domestic chemicals.

Labelling does not provide all the information needed to work safely, in most cases additional advice will be needed, and this is found in the safety data sheet or (for consumer products) as additional information on the package.

Labelling can only be done if a chemical has been classified. The latest method of labelling is set out in the CLP Regulation which entered into force in January 2009.

If your product is, or contains, a biocidal product, you may have additional labelling requirements under the new EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). Please see the Biocides Basics webpage for an introduction to how the BPR. 

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