Hazardsymbols and meanings

BPR regulation aims to improve the functioning of the biocidal products market in the EU, while ensuring a high level of protection for humans and the environment.

A hazard pictogram is an image on a label that includes a warning symbol and specific colours intended to provide information about the damage a particular substance or mixture can cause to our health or the environment. The CLP Regulation has introduced a new classification and labelling system for hazardous chemicals in the European Union. The pictograms have also changed and are in line with the United Nations Globally Harmonised System.

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Use this Do Not Enter sign to let drivers know that a road is one way only and they cannot enter from this direction. Signs are made with High Intensity Reflective sign faces applied to .080" Aluminum. They meet DOT and MUTCD standards.

The CLP Regulation ensures that the hazards presented by chemicals are clearly communicated to workers and consumers in the European Union through classification and labelling of chemicals.

Occupational exposure limit (OEL) values are derived within two legal frameworks that form an integral part of the EU’s mechanism for protecting the health of workers.

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ECHA organises consultations to get feedback from all interested parties and to gather the widest possible range of scientific information for the regulatory processes

This is unique source of information on the chemicals manufactured and imported in Europe. It covers their hazardous properties, classification and labelling, and information on how to use them safely.

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The Support section provides tools and practical guidance to companies which have responsibilities under the EU chemicals legislation.

The Batteries Regulation aims to make batteries sustainable throughout their life cycle, and to protect citizens and the environment from risks of harmful chemicals in batteries.

The POPs Regulation bans or severely restricts the production and use of persistent organic pollutants in the European Union.

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The Prior Informed Consent Regulation administers the import and export of certain hazardous chemicals and places obligations on companies who wish to export these chemicals to non-EU countries.

The Waste Framework Directive aims to protect the environment and human health from the generation and management of waste and to improve efficient use of resources.

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The revised Drinking Water Directive aims to protect citizens and the environment from the harmful effects of contaminated drinking water and to improve access to drinking water.

REACH regulation aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals.