Unregulated hazardous substances posed risks to health and environment in the EU.
Authorisation required before placing substance on market; substitute analysis required
Prohibition of use and market placement; criminal prosecution in some member states
Mandatory Deadline: Sunset dates vary by substance — check Annex XIV
Affected HS Codes: 2804, 2805, 2806, 2807, 2808, 2809, 2810, 2811, 2812, 2813, 2814, 2815, 2816, 2817, 2818, 2819, 2820, 2821, 2822, 2823, 2824, 2825, 2826, 2827, 2828, 2829, 2830
Issuing Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)