Directive 67/548/EEC

Directive 67/548/EEC is a European Union directive that was adopted in 1967 to standardize the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging, and labeling of dangerous substances. The directive was repealed and replaced by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on 1 June 2015.

History

Directive 67/548/EEC was adopted by the European Economic Community (EEC) on 27 June 1967. It was one of the first pieces of legislation aimed at improving the protection of human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals. The directive was amended several times to adapt to technical progress and to include new substances.

Content

The directive provided a system for classifying and labeling dangerous substances. It defined the criteria for classifying substances as dangerous and set out the labeling requirements for these substances. The directive also required Member States to ensure that dangerous substances could not be placed on the market unless they had been packaged and labeled in accordance with its provisions.

Repeal and replacement

Directive 67/548/EEC was repealed and replaced by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on 1 June 2015. The new regulation introduced a globally harmonized system for the classification and labeling of chemicals, which is more comprehensive and detailed than the system provided by the directive.

See also

• European Union law
• Chemical safety
• Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

References

Directive 67/548/EEC Resources
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