Annex IV
United Kingdom
The Annex to Decision 2012/721/EU is amended as follows:
For the sake of clarity and legal certainty, it is appropriate to replace the entire table of derogations in Criterion 4, point (b), sixth paragraph, is replaced by the following table:
This derogation is applicable provided that surfactants comply with criterion 3(a) and they are anaerobically degradable.
Derogation is only for criterion 4(b). Biocides shall comply with criterion 4(e).
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 %.’
‘Subtilisin H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R50-53 Surfactants in total concentrations < 20 % in the final product H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 Surfactants in total concentrations < 25 % in the final productf1 H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects R52-53 Biocides for preservations purposesf2
(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 Enzymesf3 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled R42 H317: May cause allergic skin reaction R43 Bleach catalysts H400: Very toxic to aquatic life R50 NTA as an impurity in MGDA and GLDAf4 H351: Suspected of causing cancer R40
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Footnotes
- f1
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This derogation is applicable provided that surfactants comply with criterion 3(a) and they are anaerobically degradable.
- f2
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Derogation is only for criterion 4(b). Biocides shall comply with criterion 4(e).
- f3
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Including stabilisers and other auxiliary substances in the preparations.
- f4
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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 %.’