REACH Implementation Project 4 (RIP 4)

Guidance Documents for authorities

RIP 4.1: Dossier Evaluation and RIP 4.2: Substance Evaluation

RIP 4.1 and 4.2 have been merged together as there are many interlinked issues.

The guidance document specifies when and how the Agency should conduct a dossier evaluation (testing proposal and compliance check) as well as how substance evaluation should be conducted under REACH.

RIP 4.3: Inclusion of Substances into Annex XIV (list of substances subject to Authorisation)

RIP 4.3 developed a Guidance Document that describes the procedures and methodology to be used by the Agency when prioritising substances for authorisation and proposals for adaptation of Annex XIV.

RIP 4.4 Preparation of Annex XV Dossiers

RIP 4.4 developed a Guidance Document that should enable Member States Competent Authorities or the Agency (on behalf of the Commission) to justify proposals on harmonised Classification & Labelling, identification of PBT and vPvB substances and substances of similar concern, and for restrictions following the general principles outlined in Annex XV (Dossiers).

The identification of a substance of equivalent concern is also discussed within this project.

RIP 4.5: Priority Setting for Evaluation

RIP 4.5 will develop a Guidance Document on the criteria for prioritising which substances should be fed into the substance evaluation process. Member States should use these criteria for preparing their so-called "rolling plans".

For further details please visit the website of the European Chemicals Bureau or download the available guidance documents from the website of the European Chemicals Agency.

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