Paragraph 1

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words substituted by Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles 1996 reg. 21(2)(b)
Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words substituted by Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) 1993 reg. 21(8)
Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words inserted by Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) 1994 reg. 15(4)(b)
Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words substituted by Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) 1994 reg. 19(6)

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of this paragraph, the label to be used on—

(a)

raw asbestos (together with the labelling required under the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984);

(b)

asbestos waste (when required to be so labelled by regulation 18(3)); and

(c)

products containing asbestos (including used protective clothing to which regulation 11(2) applies),

shall be in the form and in the colours of the following diagram and shall comply with the specifications set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.

(2)

In the case of any product containing crocidolite, the words “contains asbestos” shown in the diagram shall be replaced by the words “contains crocidolite/blue asbestos”.

(3)

Where the label is printed directly onto a product a single colour contrasting with the background colour may be used.