Understand the steps involved in granting and revising an authorization
How and when to apply for authorization to use an Annex XIV substance

The steps involved in applying for and processing an authorization are as follows:

• preparing an application for authorization ;

• notification of intent to ECHA and prior discussion ;

• APPLICATION ;

• payment of royalties ;

• public consultation on the uses concerned ;

• additional information on alternatives ;

• appraisal of the application (opinions of ECHA committees, applicant's comments, review and adoption of opinions);

• response from the European Commission (refusal or grant and associated conditions) ;

• compliance with authorization requirements: notification to ECHA of use by...