Division 5

Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. F1Where a revised version of a test method described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 is available, but not included in that Regulation, the revised version may be used with the agreement of the competent authority. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described F2in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008,, other methods shall be used which are scientifically appropriate F3... and their appropriateness must be justified in the application. When test methods are applied to nanomaterials, an explanation shall be provided of their scientific appropriateness for nanomaterials, and, where applicable, of the technical adaptations/adjustments that have been made in order to respond to the specific characteristics of these materials.