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EU Additive list for plastics complete
Until now, the positive list for additives for plastics is considered as not complete. At the first of 1 January 2010 the additive list is considered to be complete. The complete list consist of a list of evaluated additives and a list with additives which are allowed to be used until they are evaluated. In the schedule above the schematic status before and after 1 January 2010.
| Situation | Additives not mentioned on approved EU additive list | Additives mentioned on approved EU additive list | ||
| Additives listed on a national list | Non-listed additives | |||
| Before 1/1/2010 | May be used if in compliance with restrictions mentioned on member state legislation. |
May be used, if no complete list exist at member state and is in compliance with article 3 of (EC) 1935/2004. May not be used if a complete list exist at national member state exists |
May be used | |
| After 1/1/2010 | No dossier filed | May not be used |
not applicable |
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| Dossier filed before 1/1/2007 |
Additives will be placed on a temporarily list pending evaluation and may be used until dossier has been evaluated |
May be used after dossier have been evaluated and additive is approved |
May be used |
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| Dossier filed at or after 1/1/2007 | May be used after dossier have been evaluated and additive is approved |
not applicable |
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