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Labeling Dangerous Substances

There are special rules governing the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances. Council directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances, sets forth the rules. The directive has been amended multiple times and there is no official source for a composite text.

Directive Code	Directive Name	Directive Date	Date of Enforcement
67/548/EC	Approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances	27-Jun-67	1-Jan-70