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Amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 32024R2865 on EUR-Lex (external, EUR-Lex)
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The after text adds a new sentence to paragraph 1 allowing the label to be presented in the form of a fold-out label, and adds new paragraphs 1a and 1b that were not present before.
Paragraph 1a states that where a fold-out label is used, the label elements referred to in Article 17(1) must be presented in accordance with section 1.2.1.6 of Annex I.
Paragraph 1b sets out requirements for a data carrier linking to a digital label under Article 34a(1), including that it be firmly affixed or printed so it can be automatically processed, and that where label elements appear only on a digital label under Article 34a(2), the data carrier be accompanied by a statement such as "More hazard information available online" or a similar indication.
Cited: Art. 31, v2 (external, EUR-Lex)
v1 is the previous version, v2 this one.
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Previous version, in force 1 May 2026 02008R1272-20260501 → this version, in force 1 July 2026 02008R1272-20260701
Article 31 General rules for the application of labels 1. Labels shall be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the packaging immediately containing the substance or mixture and shall be readable horizontally when the package is set down normally. The label may be presented in the form of a fold-out label. 1a. Where the label is presented in the form of a fold-out label, the label elements referred to in Article 17(1) shall be presented in accordance with section 1.2.1.6 of Annex I. 1b. Where a digital label as provided for in Article 34a(1) is used, a data carrier linking to that digital label shall be firmly affixed or printed on the physical label or on the packaging next to the label in such a way that it can be processed automatically by digital devices that are widely used. Where label elements are provided on a digital label only pursuant to Article 34a(2), the data carrier shall be accompanied by the statement More hazard information available online or by a similar indication. 2. The colour and presentation of any label shall be such that the hazard pictogram stands out clearly. 3. The label elements referred to in Article 17(1) shall be clearly and indelibly marked. They shall stand out clearly from the background and be of such size and spacing as to be easily read. 4. The shape, colour and the size of a hazard pictogram as well as the dimensions of the label shall be as set out in section 1.2.1 of Annex I. 5. A label shall not be required when the label elements referred to in Article 17(1) are shown clearly on the packaging itself. In such cases, the requirements of this Chapter applicable to a label shall be applied to the information shown on the packaging.