To ensure a harmonised protection for the general public, and, in particular, for persons
who come into contact with certain substances, and the proper functioning of other
Community legislation relying on the classification and labelling, an inventory should
record the classification in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC and
Directive 1999/45/EC agreed by manufacturers and importers of the same substance, if
possible, as well as decisions taken at Community level to harmonise the classification and
labelling of some substances. This should take full account of the work and experience
accumulated in connection with the activities under Directive 67/548/EEC, including the
classification and labelling of specific substances or groups of substances listed in Annex I
of Directive 67/548/EEC.
