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Amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 32024R2865 on EUR-Lex (external, EUR-Lex)
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A new paragraph 2a has been added, stating that hazardous substances or mixtures may be supplied to consumers and professional users via refill stations only if the conditions laid down in section 3.4 of Annex II are fulfilled.
This new paragraph also states that its first subparagraph does not apply to hazardous substances or mixtures supplied to the general public without packaging in accordance with Article 29(3), a provision absent from the earlier text.
Cited: Art. 35, v2 (external, EUR-Lex) · Art. 35, v1 (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 35 Packaging 1. Packaging containing hazardous substances or mixtures shall satisfy the following requirements: (a) the packaging shall be designed and constructed so that its contents cannot escape, except in cases where other more specific safety devices are prescribed; (b) the materials constituting the packaging and fastenings shall not be susceptible to damage by the contents, or liable to form hazardous compounds with the contents; (c) the packaging and fastenings shall be strong and solid throughout to ensure that they will not loosen and will safely meet the normal stresses and strains of handling; (d) packaging fitted with replaceable fastening devices shall be designed so that it can be refastened repeatedly without the contents escaping. 2. Packaging containing a hazardous substance or a mixture supplied to the general public shall not have either a shape or design likely to attract or arouse the active curiosity of children or to mislead consumers, or have a similar presentation or a design used for foodstuff or animal feeding stuff or medicinal or cosmetic products, which would mislead consumers. Where the packaging contains a substance or mixture which meets the requirements in section 3.1.1 of Annex II it shall have a child-resistant fastening in accordance with sections 3.1.2, 3.1.3 and 3.1.4.2 of Annex II. Where the packaging contains a substance or mixture which meets the requirements in section 3.2.1 of Annex II it shall bear a tactile warning of danger in accordance with section 3.2.2 of Annex II. Where a liquid consumer laundry detergent, as defined in Article 2(1a) of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1)., is contained in a soluble packaging for single use, the additional requirements of section 3.3 of Annex II shall apply. 2a. Hazardous substances or mixtures may be supplied to consumers and professional users via refill stations only if the conditions laid down in section 3.4 of Annex II are fulfilled. The first subparagraph shall not apply to hazardous substances or mixtures supplied to the general public without packaging in accordance with Article 29(3). 3. The packaging of substances and mixtures shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c) if it complies with the requirements of the rules on the transport of dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail or inland waterways.