Hazard labeling

At Delfi Technologies we have many years of experience with labels and tags for any purpose. We can also supply labels for use as pharmaceutical labels with warning symbols in any desired quantity.

Find the warning symbols and avoid accidents

In the EU, it is mandatory to label hazardous chemicals and products with warning symbols. The idea is that the same warning symbols will eventually be used globally, making it easier for both businesses and consumers. Before June 2017, the warning symbols were square with an orange background. Today they have a vertical red frame with a white background.

Find the warning symbols and avoid accidents

Always pay attention to the warning symbols on labels when buying and using cleaning products and other common household products. Many products can pose a risk to both children and adults if not used and stored correctly.

Prevent accidents: Turn the container over and read the label

Every year there are accidents involving products marked with warning symbols. These products may contain substances that can cause skin burns, serious eye damage, fire or explosion, damage the environment and cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is important to always read the instructions on the label.

Many household products are marked with warning symbols. The warning symbols on the label tell you how to store the products and protect yourself when using them – as well as how to dispose of any leftovers. It’s not only products like benzine, acetic acid and white spirit that require attention because of the warning symbols. The symbols can also be found on common household products such as toilet cleaners, dishwashing tablets, washing powder, detergents, drain cleaners and waterproofing sprays. Even eco-labeled and asthma and allergy labeled products may in some cases be marked with warning symbols.

Responsibility for hazard labels on goods

Each hazard class has its own associated hazard labels. This helps shippers and receivers identify the associated risks and ensure packaging and transportation compliance is maintained throughout the shipping process.

It is the shipper’s responsibility to ensure that all required hazard labels and any relevant markings are correctly placed on each package containing dangerous goods. If an overpack is used, the hazard labels and markings on each package must be reproduced on the outside.

Size of the label

Depending on the package size, appropriate hazard labels and markings must be used – the most common size is 100 mm x 100 mm. Information on label sizes can be found in the relevant regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods for the chosen transport method.