EU: Classification, packaging and labelling

United Kingdom

The revised Directive on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations has been published in the Official Journal as Directive 99/45/EC. This Directive replaces Directive 88/379/EEC and 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 to the approximation of specific provisions for certain preparations which may present hazards. The new Directive extends the range of chemicals to include biocides and pesticides.
(OJ L200, 30 July 1999),