Regulations relating to restrictions on the manufacture, import, export, sale and use of chemicals and other products hazardous to health and the environment (Product Control Regulations). This is an unofficial translation of the Norwegian regulation.

Appendix I. Labelling of products containing asbestos, cf. section 2-22

1. All products containing asbestos, cf. section 2-22, or the packaging thereof shall bear the label defined as follows:

(a) the label conforming to the specimen below shall be at least 5 cm high (H) and 2,5 cm wide;

(b) it shall consist of two parts:

- the top part (h1 = 40 % H) shall consist of the letter 'a' in white on a black background,
- the bottom part (h2 = 60 % H) shall consist of the standard wording clearly legible in white and/or black on a red background;

(c) if the labelling takes the form of direct printing on the products, a single colour contrasting with the background colour is sufficient.

Labelling

WARNING! CONTAINS ASBESTOS
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous to health. Follow safety instructions.
White 'a' on a black background
Standard wording in white and/or black on a red background

2. The label mentioned in this Appendix shall be affixed in accordance with the following rules:

(a) on each of the smallest units supplied,

(b) if a product has asbestos-based components, it is sufficient for these components only to bear the label. The labelling may be dispensed with if smallness of size or unsuitability of packaging make it impossible for a label to be affixed to the component.

3. Labelling of packaged products containing asbestos

3.1. The following particulars shall appear on clearly legible and indelible labelling on the packaging of packaged products containing asbestos:

(a) the symbol and relevant indications of danger in accordance with this Appendix,

(b) safety instructions which must be selected in accordance with the particulars in this Appendix, inasmuch as they are relevant for the particular product.
Where additional safety information is provided on the packaging, this shall not weaken or contradict the particulars given in accordance with (a) and (b).

3.2. Labelling in accordance with 3.1 shall be effected by means of:

- a label firmly affixed to the packaging, or
- a (tie-on) label securely attached to the packaging, or
- direct printing on the packaging.

3.3. Products containing asbestos and which are packaged only in loose plastic wrapping or the like shall be regarded as packaged products and shall be labelled in accordance with 3.2. If products are separated from such packages and placed on the market unpackaged, each of the smallest units supplied shall be accompanied by labelling particulars in accordance with 3.1.

4. Labelling of unpackaged products containing asbestos
 For unpackaged products containing asbestos, labelling in accordance with 3.1 shall be effected by means of:

- an adhesive label firmly affixed to the product containing asbestos, or
- a (tie-on) label securely attached to such product,
- direct printing on the product,
or, if labelling in accordance with the above is not reasonably practicable as in the case of, for example, smallness of size of the product, the unsuitable nature of the product's properties or certain technical difficulties, by means of a hand-out with labelling in accordance with 3.1.

5. Labels affixed to products which may, in the context of their use, be processed or finished, should be accompanied by any safety instructions which may be appropriate for the product concerned, and in particular by the following:

- operate if possible out of doors or in a well-ventilated place,
- preferably use hand tools or low-speed tools equipped, if necessary, with an appropriate dust-extraction facility. If high-speed tools are used, they should always be equipped with such a facility,
- if possible, dampen before cutting or drilling,
- dampen dust and place it in a properly closed receptacle and dispose of it safely.

Appendix I added by Regulations no. 740 of 29 June 2005.