This document establishes the legal framework and safety requirements for the classification, packaging, and labeling of dangerous substances and preparations within the United Kingdom. The text serves as a statutory instrument issued by the British government to mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials in industrial and commercial environments. It provides the regulatory definitions and compliance standards necessary for manufacturers and suppliers to operate within the bounds of safety legislation.

Legal professionals and industrial safety officers utilize this text as a foundational regulatory reference for historical compliance standards. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is characteristic of formal statutory instruments.