The field was used in transition peridon when changing from old classification system to CLP. Last transition period ended summer 2017. Currently for substances there are H statements written out and then classification is given which is same as in section 2.1. That is no longer mentioned in the Reach regulation.
If the field cannot be removed is it possible open it that the classification could be removed manually?
In Reach regulation is written for sds section 16. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02006R1907-20180301&from=EN
SECTION 16: Other information
This section of the safety data sheet shall contain other information that is not included in Sections 1 to 15, including information on the revision of the safety data sheet such as:
(a) in the case of a revised safety data sheet, a clear indication of where changes have been made to the previous version of the safety data sheet, unless such indication is given elsewhere in the safety data sheet, with an explanation of the changes, if appropriate. A supplier of a substance or mixture shall be able to provide an explanation of the changes upon request;
(b) a key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet;
(c) key literature references and sources for data;
(d) in the case of mixtures, an indication of which of the methods of evaluating information referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 was used for the purpose of classification;
(e) a list of relevant hazard statements and/or precautionary statements. Write out the full text of any statements which are not written out in full under Sections 2 to 15;
(f) advice on any training appropriate for workers to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
