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Article 36: Harmonisation of classification and labelling of substances

1.  A substance that fulfils the criteria set out in Annex I for the following shall normally be subject to harmonised classification and labelling in accordance with Article 37:
(a) respiratory sensitisation, category 1 (Annex I, section 3.4);
(b) germ cell mutagenicity, category 1A, 1B or 2 (Annex I, section 3.5);
(c) carcinogenicity, category 1A, 1B or 2 (Annex I, section 3.6);
(d) reproductive toxicity, category 1A, 1B or 2 (Annex I, section 3.7).
2.  A substance that is an active substance in the meaning of Directive 91/414/EEC or Directive 98/8/EC shall normally be subject to harmonised classification and labelling. For such substances, the procedures set out in Article 37, paragraphs 1, 4, 5 and 6 shall apply.
3.  Where a substance fulfils the criteria for other hazard classes or differentiations than those referred to in paragraph 1 and does not fall under paragraph 2, a harmonised classification and labelling in accordance with Article 37 may also be added to Annex VI on a case-by-case basis, if justification is provided demonstrating the need for such action at Community level.