Ingredient substances1 shall not be classified with the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation), neither in EU-harmonized classification (in accordance with appendix VI in the CLP Regulation) nor in self-classification.
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Classification in accordance with the CLP Regulation
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Hazard class
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Hazard statement
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Acute toxicity (categories 1-3)
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H300, H301, H310, H311, H330, H331
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Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (category 1)
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H370
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Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (category 1)
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H372
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Carcinogenic
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H350, H351
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Mutagenic
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H340, H341
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Toxic for reproduction
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H360, H361, H362
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Exceptions
- Classification with H301: Sodium fluoride in rinse-off oral hygiene products (mouthwash and toothpaste).
- Classification with H372: Benzoic acid (CAS-number 65-85-0) in creams and lotions.
- Classification with hazard classes acute toxicity and/or specific target organ toxicity:
- Enzymes (including stabilizers and preservatives in the enzyme raw material) if they are in liquid form or as encapsulated granules. The exception does not apply to enzymes in spray products or products intended to be applied as a spray.
- Perfume substances.
- Colouring agents approved as food additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives.
1Ingredient substances are all substances in the product, including additives such as preservatives and stabilizers. However, impurities from raw material production are not included. Impurities are residues from raw material production in concentrations below 0,01 percent by weight in the product. Substances added to a raw material deliberately and with a certain purpose are not considered impurities regardless of concentration.
