Article 29 / Exemptions from labelling and packaging requirements
Article 29
Exemptions from labelling and packaging requirements
1.
Where the packaging of a substance or a mixture is either in such a shape or form or is so small that it is impossible to meet the requirements laid down in Article 31 for a label in the languages of the Member State in which the substance or mixture is placed on the market, the label elements set out in Article 17(1), shall be provided in accordance with section 1.5.1 of Annex I.
2.
If the full label information cannot be provided in the way specified in paragraph 1 the label information may be reduced in accordance with section 1.5.2 of Annex I.
3.
Where a hazardous substance or mixture referred to in Part 5 of Annex II is supplied to the general public without packaging, the labelling information shall be provided in accordance with the provision referring to that substance or mixture in that Part.
4.
For certain mixtures classified as hazardous to the environment, exemptions to certain provisions on environmental labelling or specific provisions in relation to environmental labelling may be determined in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 53, where it can be demonstrated that there would be a reduction in the environmental impact. Such exemptions or specific provisions are defined in Part 2 of Annex II.
4a.
Where under Annex VIII the submitter creates a unique formula identifier, the submitter may, instead of including it in the supplemental information on the label, opt to show it in another way permitted by Section 5 of Part A of that Annex.
4b.
By way of derogation from Article 17(1), the labelling requirement set out in that Article shall not apply to packaging of ammunition that is intended for use by defence forces, where labelling in accordance with that requirement would constitute an unacceptable security risk for the ammunition or for the military or non-military staff, and sufficient camouflaging cannot be ensured.
In the case referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, manufacturers, importers and downstream users shall provide to the defence forces the safety data sheet or, if no safety data sheet is required, a copy of the label elements as provided for in Article 17.
5.
The Commission may request the Agency to prepare and submit to it further draft exemptions from labelling and packaging requirements.