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REACH. Authorisation

The aim of the authorisation is to assure that the risks from substances of very high concern are properly controlled or that these substances are replaced by suitable alternative substances or technologies.

An application for authorisation must be submitted to the ECHA for each use of substances of very high concern.

Authorisation for specific uses can be granted if the manufacturer or importer is able to demonstrate that risks can be adequately controlled or if the socio-economic advantages of the specific use are predominant. Authorisation decisions may need to be amended or withdrawn as a result of a review which can be done at any time when there is a change of circumstances.

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Explanations

substances of very high concern

Chemical substances of very high concern can seriously and / or irreversibly damage the environment or human health and include:

  • carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction [CMR (category 1 or 2)]
  • persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT)
  • very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)
  • endocrine disrupters

An application for authorisation

The required data for authorisation are:

  • the identity of the substance(s)
  • the name and contact details of the applicant
  • a request for authorisation, specifying for which use(s) the authorisation is sought and covering the use of the substance in preparations and/or the incorporation of the substance in articles
  • unless already submitted as part of the registration, a CSR