2. Identify substances concerned by authorization
The substances covered by the authorization are identified as SVHC 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 DSD categories 1 and 2);
substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) in accordance with the criteria of REACh 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.
SVHCs are included on the candidate list. Those...
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Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission...
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