4. Does a substance's label reflect all its dangers?
The previous step explains the "invisible" part of regulation, from the end-user's point of view.
What is visible are the label elements. These depend directly on the classification and categorization. Still using the example of "Flammable liquids", once the category has been determined, this will imply the presence of labelling elements such as: pictogram, warning statement, hazard statement, precautionary statement.
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Règlement (CE) n°1272/2008 du 16 décembre 2008 CLP Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
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