The Hazardous Substances and Packaging (Legislative Functions and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Regulation 6

SCHEDULE 1 Restriction of hazardous substances: applications for an exemption

1.  An application for an exemption, the renewal of an exemption, or the revocation of an exemption may be submitted by a manufacturer, the authorised representative of a manufacturer, or any economic operator in the supply chain.

2.  An application must include—

(a) the name, address and contact details of the applicant;

(b) information on the material or component and the specific uses of the substance in the material and component for which an exemption, or its renewal or revocation, is requested and its particular characteristics;

(c) verifiable and referenced justification for an exemption, or its renewal or revocation, in line with the conditions in regulation 5;

(d) an analysis of possible alternative substances, materials or designs, including, when available, information about independent research, peer-review studies and development activities by the applicant and an analysis of the availability of such alternatives;

(e) information on the possible preparation for reuse or recycling of materials from waste EEE, and on the appropriate treatment of waste;

(f) any other information held by or known to the applicant that is relevant to the application;

(g) the proposed actions to develop, request the development or apply possible alternatives, including a timetable for such actions by the applicant;

(h) where appropriate, an indication of the information which should be regarded as proprietary accompanied by verifiable justification;

(i) when applying for an exemption, a proposal for clear and precise wording for the exemption;

(j) a summary of the application.

3.  In paragraph 1, “authorised representative”, “economic operator” and “manufacturer” have the meanings given in regulation 2 of the 2012 Regulations.