8. Glossary

CMR agent

CMR chemical agents are :

Carcinogens (C): substances and mixtures which, if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin, may cause cancer or increase its incidence.

or/and

Mutagens (M): substances and mixtures which, through inhalation, ingestion or skin penetration, can produce hereditary genetic defects or increase their frequency.

or/and

Toxic for reproduction (R): substances and mixtures which, through inhalation, ingestion or skin penetration, may produce or increase the frequency of non-heritable adverse effects in the offspring or impair reproductive functions or capacity.

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