Article 35 / Packaging
Article 35
Packaging
Packaging containing hazardous substances or mixtures shall satisfy the following requirements:
the packaging shall be designed and constructed so that its contents cannot escape, except in cases where other more specific safety devices are prescribed;
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;
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;
packaging fitted with replaceable fastening devices shall be designed so that it can be refastened repeatedly without the contents escaping.
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 ( 4 ), is contained in a soluble packaging for single use, the additional requirements of section 3.3 of Annex II shall apply.