diff --git a/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst b/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
index 6f99e6f01ec..d3032487db7 100644
--- a/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
+++ b/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
@@ -328,9 +328,6 @@ Maintainer review reqiured.
 
 To be reviewed by a security expert.
 
-Depending on the PR complexity, an indication of how long a merge should be held
-to ensure proper review. See :ref:`review process <review_time>`.
-
 * *DNM*
 
 This PR should not be merged (Do Not Merge). For work in progress, GitHub
@@ -348,6 +345,12 @@ The PR is a backport or should be backported.
 
 The PR has licensing issues which require a licensing expert to review it.
 
+.. note::
+   For all labels applicable to PRs: Please note that the label, together with
+   PR complexity, affects how long a merge should be held to ensure proper
+   review. See :ref:`review process <review_time>` for details.
+
+
 Labels applicable to both pull requests and issues
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