Dangerous substances and preparations: restrictions on the marketing and use (17th amend. Directive 76/769/EEC)

OBJECTIVE : The proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive has as its first objective the harmonization throughout the European Union the substances classified as category 1 or 2 carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction (c/m/r) and as its second objective the protection of the health of consumers. SUBSTANCE : The proposed 17th amendment of Directive 76/769/EEC establishes uniform rules for the circulation of substances and preparations classified as c/m/r. It also guarantees high level protection of health and safety of consumers. The proposal will extend and consolidate the list of c/m/r substances in Annex I to Directive 76/769/EEC by adding the substances classified as c/m/r category 1 or 2 in the 20th and 21st adaptations to technical progress of Directive 67/548/EEC. Use of all these substances by consumers will thus be prohibited. �