Division 3.9 Procedures for destruction or decontamination

In many cases the preferred or sole means to safely dispose of active substances, contaminated materials, or contaminated packaging is through controlled incineration in a licensed incinerator. Such incineration shall be carried out in accordance with the criteria set out in F1the EU-derived domestic legislation which transposed Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Other methods to dispose of the active substance, contaminated packaging and contaminated materials, where proposed, shall be fully described. Data shall be provided for such methods, to establish their effectiveness and safety.