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What are the general labelling principles of Turkish CLP Regulation and what are the information to be mentioned on the labels of substances & mixtures?

As a general rule, CLP labels have to be fixed on the surface of the packages which contains the substance or mixture and the packaging must be read horizontally. The labeling elements, especially hazard pictograms should be clear & readable and label details should be written clearly and ineffaceably. In addition, all labelling elements including hazard pictograms have to be appropriate size and ranges that can easily read.

Under the Turkish CLP Regulation, these contents that are mentioned below have to be indicated on the label:
* The name, address and telephone number of the supplier
* The nominal quantity of the substance or mixture
* Product identification
* Hazard pictograms
* Signal word
* Hazard statements
* Precautionary statements
* Supplemental information

The labels of the harmful substances and mixtures which are placed on market in Turkey have to be prepared in Turkish. However, suppliers may use more languages on their labels than Turkish, provided that the same details appear in all languages used.
In the case of any change on the classification and labelling resulting a more sewere hazard, the label have to be updated by the supplier without any delay.

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