1. Identify the substances concerned
The substances covered by the authorization are identified as SVHC (substances of very high concern – Substance of Very High Concern) because of their hazardous properties. A distinction is made between :
substances classified as carcinogenic and/or mutagenic and/or toxic to reproduction (CMR) category 1A or 1B in accordance with CLP regulations (corresponding to former categories 1 and 2 or the DSD directive);
substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) in accordance with the criteria in Annex XIII ;
substances that disrupt the endocrine system or, based on scientific evidence, have serious effects on human health or the environment and require a level of concern equivalent to the above properties....
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Specific provisions on obligations are described in Articles 7 (notification to ECHA), 31.1 (provisions on the content of the chemical safety data sheet) and 33 (obligation to communicate information on safe use or in response to customer requests) of the REACh Regulation.
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