Article 5Union list of authorised substances
1.Only the substances included in the Union list of authorised substances (hereinafter referred to as the Union list) set out in Annex I may be intentionally used in the manufacture of plastic layers in plastic materials and articles.
2.The Union list shall contain:
(a)monomers or other starting substances;
(b)additives excluding colorants;
(c)polymer production aids excluding solvents;
(d)macromolecules obtained from microbial fermentation.
3.The Union list may be amended in accordance with the procedure established by Articles 8 to 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.