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159How long must a container be labelled?
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159 How long must a container be labelled?
If a container that contains a hazardous substance is required to be labelled under regulation 158, the employer must ensure that the container remains labelled until—
(a) it has been cleaned to the extent that it is not a risk to health; or
(b) its contents have been neutralised, cured or chemically deactivated to the extent that any residue is not a risk to health.