3.4 Classification, Packaging, and Labeling
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Anyway, the symbol is added to the pictogram with the aim of distinguishing
hazards or levels with the same pictogram (SSTI 2013).
At present, the new European Regulation known as ‘CLP’ from December 2010
for substances and June 2015 for mixtures has been implemented (European Parliament and Council 2008; SSTI 2013). For this reason, we will no longer speak of
‘preparation’ but of ‘mixture’.
The new classification makes it possible to determine the different classes or categories of danger. Each danger category is associated with symbols and indications
of danger and hazard statements. These elements constitute the classification of a
substance or preparation. They should appear on the regulatory label with precautionary statements, originally named S-phrases in the EU and chosen on the basis
of no longer in use risk phrases (R-phrases: presented in Fig. 3.2, black and yellow
colors). In detail, the new categorization introduces:
(1) New terminologies (‘mixtures’ instead of ‘preparations’; the term ‘hazard
category’ is replaced by ‘hazard class’, etc.)
(2) New definitions of danger (Fig. 3.1). The 15 current danger categories are
replaced by 28 danger classes, 27 of which are defined by the GHS and an additional class specific to the European Union entitled ‘dangerous for the ozone’
(UN 2019)
(3) New classification criteria
(4) New labels (danger pictograms, risk and danger phrases, precautionary statements), as shown in Fig. 3.1 (red, white, and black symbols). The danger symbol
is always placed inside a square placed on the point, making it a diamond. The
symbols must be black, and the diamond is represented by a red frame.
Interestingly, and with specific relation to food industries, chemical additives have
a double-way label showing both safety information and food-related info, such as
simple ingredients: composition, possible claims, lot, expiration date, etc. These
labels might be really challenging, demonstrating that a specific training has to be
supplied to food operators.
3.5 General Provisions Concerning Labeling
In the EU, the competent national authority of a Member State (or a body approved
or recognized by the same authority) has to establish requirements for the marking
and labeling of chemicals with the aim of allowing safe and secure use of chemicals. Chemical suppliers should ensure that chemicals are marked and hazardous
chemicals are labeled, and that revised labels are prepared and provided to employers whenever new safety and health relevant information are available (European
Parliament and Council 2008).
Should users receive chemicals that have not been labeled or marked, they should
not use them until they have obtained the relevant information from the supplier or
another reasonably accessible source. The information should be obtained mainly
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Anyway, the symbol is added to the pictogram with the aim of distinguishing
hazards or levels with the same pictogram (SSTI 2013).
At present, the new European Regulation known as ‘CLP’ from December 2010
for substances and June 2015 for mixtures has been implemented (European Parliament and Council 2008; SSTI 2013). For this reason, we will no longer speak of
‘preparation’ but of ‘mixture’.
The new classification makes it possible to determine the different classes or categories of danger. Each danger category is associated with symbols and indications
of danger and hazard statements. These elements constitute the classification of a
substance or preparation. They should appear on the regulatory label with precautionary statements, originally named S-phrases in the EU and chosen on the basis
of no longer in use risk phrases (R-phrases: presented in Fig. 3.2, black and yellow
colors). In detail, the new categorization introduces:
(1) New terminologies (‘mixtures’ instead of ‘preparations’; the term ‘hazard
category’ is replaced by ‘hazard class’, etc.)
(2) New definitions of danger (Fig. 3.1). The 15 current danger categories are
replaced by 28 danger classes, 27 of which are defined by the GHS and an additional class specific to the European Union entitled ‘dangerous for the ozone’
(UN 2019)
(3) New classification criteria
(4) New labels (danger pictograms, risk and danger phrases, precautionary statements), as shown in Fig. 3.1 (red, white, and black symbols). The danger symbol
is always placed inside a square placed on the point, making it a diamond. The
symbols must be black, and the diamond is represented by a red frame.
Interestingly, and with specific relation to food industries, chemical additives have
a double-way label showing both safety information and food-related info, such as
simple ingredients: composition, possible claims, lot, expiration date, etc. These
labels might be really challenging, demonstrating that a specific training has to be
supplied to food operators.
3.5 General Provisions Concerning Labeling
In the EU, the competent national authority of a Member State (or a body approved
or recognized by the same authority) has to establish requirements for the marking
and labeling of chemicals with the aim of allowing safe and secure use of chemicals. Chemical suppliers should ensure that chemicals are marked and hazardous
chemicals are labeled, and that revised labels are prepared and provided to employers whenever new safety and health relevant information are available (European
Parliament and Council 2008).
Should users receive chemicals that have not been labeled or marked, they should
not use them until they have obtained the relevant information from the supplier or
another reasonably accessible source. The information should be obtained mainly