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Annex IV

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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 %.’

‘SubtilisinH400: Very toxic to aquatic lifeR50
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effectsR50-53
Surfactants in total concentrations < 20 % in the final productH400: Very toxic to aquatic lifeR50
Surfactants in total concentrations < 25 % in the final productf1 H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effectsR52-53

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 inhaledR23
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaledR42
H317: May cause allergic skin reactionR43
H400: Very toxic to aquatic lifeR50
Enzymesf3 H400: Very toxic to aquatic lifeR50
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaledR42
H317: May cause allergic skin reactionR43
Bleach catalysts H400: Very toxic to aquatic lifeR50
NTA as an impurity in MGDA and GLDAf4 H351: Suspected of causing cancerR40

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Footnotes

f1

This derogation is applicable provided that surfactants comply with criterion 3(a) and they are anaerobically degradable.

f2

Derogation is only for criterion 4(b). Biocides shall comply with criterion 4(e).

f3

Including stabilisers and other auxiliary substances in the preparations.

f4

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 %.’