4. Authorization and restriction

The purpose of authorization is to gradually replace substances of very high concern with other appropriate substances or technologies, where these are economically and technically viable. It is a funnel system, targeting CMR 1A and 1B substances (according to the CLP Regulation), PBT or vPvB substances, or substances with comparable effects (e.g., PE). The list of SVHCs defined in Article 59.1 identifies substances that meet these criteria. Once listed, substances must be accompanied by an SDS and Article 33 on information for recipients of articles applies. Prioritization based on tonnage, the dispersive nature of uses, and PBT or vPvB properties is carried out with a view to inclusion in Annex XIV. Once listed in Annex XIV, the use of these substances is no longer possible without authorization from the European authorities (see Authorization of a substance: understanding and knowing...