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Paragraph 2 Labelling particulars for preparations dangerous for supply

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(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.