Chemical name: Benzene

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

Benzene;

1. Shall not be used in toys or parts of toys where the concentration of benzene in the free state is greater than 5 mg/kg (0,0005 %) of the weight of the toy or part of toy.

2. Toys and parts of toys not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market.

3. Shall not be placed on the market, or used, a) as a substance, b) as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0,1 % by weight.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

However, paragraph 3 shall not apply to: (a) motor fuels which are covered by By-law on Environmental Effects of Gasoline and Diesel Oil published in Official Gazette dated 01/04/2017 and numbered 30025; (b) substances and mixtures for use in industrial processes not allowing for the emission of benzene in quantities in excess of those laid down in By-law on Environmental Effects of Gasoline and Diesel Oil, (c) natural gas placed on the market for use by consumers, provided that the concentration of benzene remains below 0,1 % volume/volume.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Benzene; 1. Is not permitted in toys or parts of toys as placed on the market where the concentration of benzene in the free state is in excess of 5 mg/kg of the weight of the toy or part of toy. 2. Shall not be used in concentrations equal to, or greater than, 0.1% by mass in substances or preparations placed on the market. Certain exceptions apply.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 23/12/2017