Article 6 Derogations for substances that are not authorisedF10

By way of derogation from Article 5, substances other than those F1that are authorised may be used as polymer production aids in the manufacture of plastic layers in plastic materials and articles subject to F2any relevant enactment.

By way of derogation from Article 5, colorants and solvents which were capable of lawful use in the manufacture of plastic layers in plastic materials and articles prior to adoption of the list may continue to be so used subject to any relevant enactment.

The following substances F4, if not otherwise authorised, are nevertheless deemed to be authorised, subject to the rules set out in Articles 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12:

The following substances F7, if not otherwise authorised, may be present in the plastic layers of plastic materials or articles:

By derogation from Article 5, additives F8that were not authorised may continue to be used subject to national law after 1 January 2010 until a decision is taken F9on whether or not they are to be authorised, provided they are included in the provisional list referred to in Article 7.