Reduced Requirements for Intermediates

Directive 2001/59/EC [5-3] has defined in annex Vll A No 7 new regulations for chemical intermediates. 

An intermediate is defined as a chemical substance that is solely manufactured for and consumed in or used for chemical processing in order to be transformed into another chemical substance. 

For intermediates, the notifier can ask for a reduced test package (RTP). An RTP can be granted under the following circumstances  

An example of a rigorously contained system is described in detail in aimex Vff A. In order to recognize potential risks, the notifier has to install a product stewardship program and has to supervise the customer properly. 

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