signal word

Defined in Article 2, CLP Regulation

Definitions over time (2)

1. 01/12/2019 – today applies on 10/11/2026 Article 2, CLP Regulation Scope: Whole act

   For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘signal word’ means a word that indicates the relative level of severity of hazards to alert the reader to a potential hazard; the following two levels are distinguished: ‘Danger’ means a signal word indicating the more severe hazard categories; ‘Warning’ means a signal word indicating the less severe hazard categories;

2. 01/12/2010 – 01/01/2017 Article 2, CLP Regulation Scope: Whole act

   For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘signal word’ means a word that indicates the relative level of severity of hazards to alert the reader to a potential hazard; the following two levels are distinguished: ‘Danger’ means a signal word indicating the more severe hazard categories; ‘Warning’ means a signal word indicating the less severe hazard categories;

Used in (62 places in 9 provisions on 10/11/2026)

CLP Regulation (62 in 9)

Recital 42 · Article 2³ · Article 17 · Article 20⁴ · Article 32 · Article 48³ · Annex I⁴⁵ · Annex VI² · Annex VIII²