In Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 850/2004, the entry for Alkanes C10-C13, chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (SCCPs) is replaced by the following:
Substance | CAS No | EC No | Specific exemption on intermediate use or other specification |
Alkanes C10-C13, chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (SCCPs) | 85535-84-8 | 287-476-5 | 1. By way of derogation, the production, placing on the market and use of substances or preparations containing SCCPs in concentrations lower than 1% by weight or articles in concentrations lower than 0.15% by weight shall be allowed. 2. The placing on the market and use of conveyor belts in the mining industry and dam sealants produced before or on [date on which this Regulation enters into force] and containing SCCPs are allowed until [ date six months after the date on which this Regulation enters into force]. 3. The placing on the market and use shall be allowed in respect of: (a) conveyor belts in the mining industry and dam sealants containing SCCPs already in use before or on [date on which this Regulation enters into force]; and (b) articles containing SCCPs other than those referred to in (a) already in use before or on 10 July 2012, containing SCCPs , shall be allowed 4. Article 4(2) third and fourth subparagraphs shall apply to the Articles referred to in points 2 and 3 above. |
The move is aimed at protecting human health and the environment, and ensuring the proper functioning of the EU's internal market.
The notification signals the start of a 60-day consultation period, with a proposed date of adoption and entry into force of June this year.
Draft - Proposal to modify Annex I to the POPs Regulation
Annex of the draft
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