7. Signs and symbols
The legislation that regulate labelling, signs and symbols of chemicals is called CLP Regulation and entered into force in January 2009. CLP stands for Classification, Labelling and Packaging. The classification and labelling of certain hazardous chemicals must be harmonized to ensure adequate risk management throughout the European Union.
Harmonized classifications and labelling are mandatory for the suppliers of respective substances so that users are better informed about their potential hazardous effects and how best to make use of them safely.
Read more about CLP Regualtion on The Swedish Chemicals Agency's website
GHS
Labelling of chemicals follows CLP regulation and it is harmonized with Globally Harmonized System, GHS which will give a worldwide standard for classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. This legislation replaces the previous Swedish legislation KIFS 2005:7.
All other labels and sign, Prohibition, Warning, Mandatory, Emergency and Fire safety signs follow AFS 2023:12 (in Swedish), 'Design of workplaces', and amending regulations §25 and §§27-29 AFS 2023:10 (in Swedish), 'Hazards in the working environment', both provided by the Swedish Work Environment Authority.