Annex V
United Kingdom
The Annex to Decision 2012/720/EU is amended as follows:
- (1)
in Criterion 3, point (b), sixth paragraph, the table of derogations is replaced by the following table:
Derogation is only for Criterion 3(b). Biocides shall comply with Criterion 3(d).
Including stabilisers and other auxiliary substances in the preparations.
In concentrations lower than 1,0 % in the raw material as long as the total concentration in the final product is lower than 0,10 %’;
‘Surfactants in total concentrations < 15 % in the final product H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 Surfactants in total concentrations < 25 % in the final product H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R52-53 Biocides for preservation purposef1
(only for liquids with pH between 2 and 12 and maximum 0,10 % w/w of active material)
H331: Toxic if inhaled R23 H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled R42 H317: May cause allergic skin reaction R43 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 Enzymesf2 H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled R42 H317: May cause allergic skin reaction R43 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 NTA as an impurity in MGDA and GLDAf3 H351: Suspected of causing cancer R40 - (2)
in Criterion 3, point (b) the following paragraph is added to the Assessment and verification text:
‘For derogated surfactants meeting the criteria for classification with the hazard classes H412, the applicant shall provide documentation for their degradability making reference to the DID list. For surfactants not included in the DID list, reference shall be done to the relevant information from literature or other sources, or appropriate test results, as described in Appendix I.’.
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Footnotes
- f1
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Derogation is only for Criterion 3(b). Biocides shall comply with Criterion 3(d).
- f2
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Including stabilisers and other auxiliary substances in the preparations.
- f3
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In concentrations lower than 1,0 % in the raw material as long as the total concentration in the final product is lower than 0,10 %’;