PART 3U.K.Exemptions

DefenceU.K.

7.—(1) A person is exempt from compliance with a listed REACH provision if that person—

(a)has the benefit of a defence exemption certificate made by the Secretary of State in respect of that provision; or

(b)can demonstrate that the appropriate authorities of another member State have exempted that person from compliance in the interests of defence.

(2) Schedule 4 (defence exemption certificates) has effect.

Marketing and use of leaded paintU.K.

8.  A person who markets or uses leaded paint does not breach the restriction on the marketing and use of leaded paint provided for by Article 67 of REACH where that person complies with the provisions of Schedule 5 (marketing and use of leaded paint).

[F1Placing asbestos-containing articles on the marketU.K.

8A.—(1) A person who places an asbestos-containing article on the market does not breach the restriction on this activity provided for by Article 67 of REACH where—

(a)this is done in accordance with an asbestos exemption certificate; and

(b)the asbestos-containing article was installed or in service before 1st January 2005.

(2) Schedule 5A (placing asbestos-containing articles on the market) has effect.]

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