{"id":8040,"date":"2025-10-29T13:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sircat.com\/?p=8040"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:47:01","slug":"the-importance-of-labeling-in-waste-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sircat.com\/en\/the-importance-of-labeling-in-waste-management\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of labeling in waste management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Good waste labeling is not a simple procedure: it reduces errors, protects people and the environment, and makes subsequent management faster and safer. It also provides traceability: it makes it clear what the waste is, who is responsible for it and since when it has been stored.<\/p>

Law 7\/2022 on waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy<\/a> establishes what the initial producer or other holder must do from the time the waste is generated until it is delivered to a manager, focusing on four points: storage, mixing, packaging and labeling. This framework seeks to prevent risks (accidental or due to mishandling) and to ensure that each waste arrives correctly identified to the waste manager. In this regard, we analyze below how to prepare a clear and legible label according to regulations.<\/p>

What a label should contain<\/h2>

The formal and detailed labeling obligations (pictograms, producer data, date of deposit, size, etc.) specified in the law refer to hazardous waste. For non-hazardous waste, the main obligation of the producer is to identify it according to the European Waste List (EWL)<\/a> before delivery. On the contrary, hazardous waste must be clearly labeled with the following mandatory information:<\/p>

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What waste are we treating<\/strong><\/h3>

The official waste code, complete name according to the current list and description of the waste must be clearly identified.<\/p>

Who produces or owns it<\/strong><\/h3>

Clearly indicate the name, NIMA, address (postal and e-mail) and telephone number of the responsible company\/facility. The NIMA is the environmental identification number of the facility. Check that the data is up to date and legible.<\/p>

When the deposit begins<\/strong><\/h3>

The start date of the deposit is a key date for counting deadlines. It indicates the exact day on which the waste is first stored and is the date that starts the counting of maximum storage periods. If you change the waste container, transfer the date to the new label.<\/p>

Remember that it is mandatory by law to store hazardous waste for a maximum of 6 months, non-hazardous waste for 2 years if it is intended for recovery and 1 year if it is intended for disposal.<\/span><\/p>

What are the dangers of<\/strong><\/h3>

Hazards are mandatorily indicated by CLP Pictograms.<\/a> A hazard pictogram is an image on the label showing a warning symbol and specific colors to indicate the risks that a substance or mixture may cause to health or the environment (corrosive, flammable, toxic, etc.). These symbols should always appear clearly on the label and, if possible, in color.<\/span><\/p>

How to place the label correctly<\/h2>

The label is the “visible face” of the waste. It must be clear and visible. Below, we show how to place it to comply with these criteria and with Law 7\/2022:<\/p>