22 new substances in the PIC Regulation
Last July, 22 new substances were added to the PIC Regulation (Prior Informed Consent) and are subject to the export notification procedure. These 22 substances represent 19 entries: 3 of these entries cover 2 substances each. This means that from 1 September 2020, any European company wishing to export one of these 22 substances as such or as part of a mixture will therefore from that date have to notify their national authorities of their wish at least 35 days prior to their first export.
Most of these substances were added to the PIC Regulation because they are banned as active substances in plant protection products in the European Union. The complete list of these substances can be found here.
What is the PIC Regulation?
The PIC Regulation, or Prior Informed Consent Regulation ((EU) No. 649/2012), regulates the import and export of specific hazardous chemicals into and out of the European Union. It imposes obligations on companies exporting these products outside the European Union. Two types of procedures can apply to substances in Annex I of this regulation: export notification and explicit consent.
- The export notification implies that exporters from a Member State of the European Union must notify their competent national authority of their intention to export at least 35 days before the planned date of export;
- The requirement for prior consent obliges exporters to also obtain the consent of the national authority of the importing country.
Other obligations, prohibitions and restrictions arise from this regulation. For full information, please visit the ECHA website.
Wish to know more about the regulations affecting your substances?
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Renaud Germain-Thomas or one of our experts via our contact form, indicating the purpose of your inquiry.
22 new substances in the PIC Regulation
Last July, 22 new substances were added to the PIC Regulation (Prior Informed Consent) and are subject to the export notification procedure. These 22 substances represent 19 entries: 3 of these entries cover 2 substances each. This means that from 1 September 2020, any European company wishing to export one of these 22 substances as such or as part of a mixture will therefore from that date have to notify their national authorities of their wish at least 35 days prior to their first export.
Most of these substances were added to the PIC Regulation because they are banned as active substances in plant protection products in the European Union. The complete list of these substances can be found here.
What is the PIC Regulation?
The PIC Regulation, or Prior Informed Consent Regulation ((EU) No. 649/2012), regulates the import and export of specific hazardous chemicals into and out of the European Union. It imposes obligations on companies exporting these products outside the European Union. Two types of procedures can apply to substances in Annex I of this regulation: export notification and explicit consent.
- The export notification implies that exporters from a Member State of the European Union must notify their competent national authority of their intention to export at least 35 days before the planned date of export;
- The requirement for prior consent obliges exporters to also obtain the consent of the national authority of the importing country.
Other obligations, prohibitions and restrictions arise from this regulation. For full information, please visit the ECHA website.
Wish to know more about the regulations affecting your substances?
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Renaud Germain-Thomas or one of our experts via our contact form, indicating the purpose of your inquiry.
