6. Frequently asked questions

How do you keep track of nomenclature changes?

The best way to keep abreast of changes in the nomenclature is to set up a regulatory watch, either in-house, or through a specialist service provider.

What should I do if my facilities, which were previously subject to authorization, are now subject to registration?

In this case, you can benefit from your acquired rights, provided that your facilities have been duly commissioned and that you have informed the prefect of the change in classification regime within one year of the entry into force of the decree modifying the nomenclature. Your facilities will then continue to operate under the authorization system, and the requirements set out in your prefectoral authorization order will continue to apply to your facilities. However, as certain general requirements of...