in force 2008-10-12
02006R1907-20071123 → 02006R1907-20081012
Amended by Regulation (EC) No 987/2008 32008R0987
Commission Regulation (EC) No 987/2008 of 8 October 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards Annexes IV and V (Text with EEA relevance)
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MODIFIED +341 −3,995 Annex IV ANNEX IV§
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The list of substances exempted from registration under Article 2(7)(a) has been substantially revised, with numerous entries present in the earlier version, such as several fatty acids, oils, glycerides and other named substances, no longer appearing in the later version.
The later version also adds entries not present before, including Fructose, Galactose, Lactose, Krypton, Neon, Helium and Xenon, among others.
Some entries retained in both versions show minor wording changes, such as the renaming of L-sorbose (formerly listed as 1-sorbose) and small punctuation or phrasing adjustments in descriptive text for substances like Lecithins and Starch.
Cited: Annex IV, v1 · Annex IV, v2
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ANNEX IV
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE OBLIGATION TO REGISTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2(7)(a)
EINECS Einecs No Name/group Name/Group CAS No
200-061-5 D-glucitol C6H14O6 50-70-4
200-066-2 Ascorbic acid C6H8O6 50-81-7
200-075-1 Glucose C6H12O6 50-99-7
200-233-3 Fructose C6H12O6 57-48-7
200-294-2 L-lysine C6H14N2O2 56-87-1
200-312-9 Palmitic acid, pure C16H32O2 57-10-3
200-313-4 Stearic acid, pure C18H36O2 57-11-4
200-334-9 Sucrose, pure C12H22O11 57-50-1
200-405-4 α-tocopheryl acetate C31H52O3 58-95-7
200-416-4 Galactose C6H12O6 59-23-4
200-432-1 DL-methionine C5H11NO2S 59-51-8
200-559-2 Lactose C12H22O11 63-42-3
200-711-8 D-mannitol C6H14O6 69-65-8
201-771-8 1-sorbose L-sorbose C6H12O6 87-79-6
204-007-1 Oleic acid, pure C18H34O2 112-80-1
204-664-4 Glycerol stearate, pure C21H42O4 123-94-4
204-696-9 Carbon dioxide CO2 124-38-9
205-278-9 Calcium pantothenate, D-form C9H17NO5.1/2Ca 137-08-6
205-582-1 Lauric acid, pure C12H24O2 143-07-7
205-590-5 Potassium oleate C18H34O2K 143-18-0
205-756-7 DL-phenylalanine C9H11NO2 150-30-1
208-407-7 Sodium gluconate C6H12O7.Na 527-07-1
212-490-5 Sodium stearate, pure C18H36O2.Na 822-16-2
215-279-6 Limestone
A noncombustible solid characteristic of sedimentary rock. It consists primarily of calcium carbonate 1317-65-3
215-665-4 Sorbitan oleate C24H44O6 1338-43-8
216-472-8 Calcium distearate, pure C18H36O2.1/2Ca 1592-23-0 231-098-5 Krypton Kr 7439-90-9
231-110-9 Neon Ne 7440-01-9
231-147-0 Argon Ar 7440-37-1
231-153-3 Carbon C 7440-44-0 231-168-5 Helium He 7440-59-7
231-172-7 Xenon Xe 7440-63-3
231-783-9 Nitrogen N2 7727-37-9
231-791-2 Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O 7732-18-5
231-955-3 Graphite C 7782-42-5
232-273-9 Sunflower oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, and oleic. (Helianthus annuus, Compositae). 8001-21-6
232-274-4 Soybean oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic (Soja hispida, Leguminosae). 8001-22-7
232-276-5 Safflower oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acid linoleic (Carthamus tinctorius, Compositae). 8001-23-8
232-278-6 Linseed oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, linolenic and oleic (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae). 8001-26-1
232-281-2 Corn oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic. (Zea mays, Gramineae). 8001-30-7
232-293-8 Castor Oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acid ricinoleic (Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae). 8001-79-4
232-299-0 Rape oil
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids erucic, linoleic and oleic (Brassica napus, Cruciferae). 8002-13-9
232-307-2 Lecithins
The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid. acid 8002-43-5
232-436-4 Syrups, hydrolyzed starch
A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins. maltodextrins 8029-43-4
232-442-7 Tallow, hydrogenated 8030-12-4
232-675-4 Dextrin 9004-53-9
232-679-6 Starch
High-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived form from cereal grains such as corn, wheat and sorghum, and from roots and tubers such as potatoes and tapioca. Includes starch which has been pregelatinised by heating in the presence of water. water 9005-25-8
232-940-4 Maltodextrin 9050-36-6
234-328-2 Vitamin A 11103-57-4
238-976-7 Sodium D-gluconate C6H12O7.xNa 14906-97-9
248-027-9 D-glucitol monostearate C24H48O7 26836-47-5
262-988-1 Fatty acids, coco, Me esters 61788-59-8
262-989-7 Fatty acids, tallow, Me esters 61788-61-2
263-060-9 Fatty acids, castor-oil 61789-44-4
263-129-3 Fatty acids, tallow 61790-37-2
265-995-8 Cellulose Pulp pulp 65996-61-4
266-925-9 Fatty acids, C12-18
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C12-C18 alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 16-005-00. 67701-01-3
266-928-5 Fatty acids C16-18
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C16-C18 alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 19-005-00. 67701-03-5
266-929-0 Fatty acids, C8-18 and C18-unsaturated
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C8-C18 and C18 unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 01-005-00. 67701-05-7
266-930-6 Fatty acids, C14-18 and C16-18-unsaturated
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C14-C18 and C16-C18unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 04-005-00. 67701-06-8
266-932-7 Fatty acids, C16-C18 and C18-unsaturated
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 11-005-00. 67701-08-0
266-948-4 Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated C18-unsaturated.
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated trialkyl glyceride and SDA Reporting No: 11-001-00. Number: 11-001-00 67701-30-8
267-007-0 Fatty acids, C14-18 and C16-18-unsaturated., Me esters
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C14-C18 and C16-C18 unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acid methyl ester and SDA Reporting No: 04-010-00. 67762-26-9
267-013-3 Fatty acids, C6-12
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C6-C12 alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 13-005-00. 67762-36-1
268-099-5 Fatty acids, C14-22 and C16-22 unsaturated
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C14-C22 and C16-C22 unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acid and SDA Reporting No: 07-005-00. 68002-85-7
268-616-4 Syrups, corn, dehydrated 68131-37-3
269-657-0 Fatty acids, soya 68308-53-2
269-658-6 Glycerides, tallow mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated 68308-54-3
270-298-7 Fatty acids, C14-22 68424-37-3
270-304-8 Fatty acids, linseed-oil 68424-45-3
270-312-1 Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated. C18-unsaturated, mono- and di-
This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated alkyl and C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated dialkyl glyceride and SDA Reporting No: 11-002-00. Number: 11-002-00 68424-61-3
288-123-8 Glycerides, C10-18 85665-33-4
292-771-7 Fatty acids, C12-14 90990-10-6
292-776-4 Fatty acids, C12-18 and C18-unsaturated 90990-15-1
296-916-5 Fatty acids, rape-oil, erucic acid-low 93165-31-2
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MODIFIED +2,073 −256 Annex V ANNEX V§
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Paragraph 7's list of naturally occurring substances was shortened, dropping minerals-related terms like ore listings and natural gas variants while retaining others such as coal and crude oil.
Paragraph 8's exemption conditions were expanded to add exclusions for substances meeting persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic or very persistent and very bioaccumulative criteria under Annex XIII, and for substances identified under Article 59(1) at least two years earlier as giving rise to equivalent concern under Article 57(f).
New paragraphs 9 through 13 were added covering substances obtained from natural sources such as vegetable and animal fats, oils and waxes and certain fatty acids and glycerol, a separate list including liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas condensate, coke, cement clinker and magnesia, glass and ceramic frits, compost and biogas, and hydrogen and oxygen, replacing the former paragraph 9 that had listed only hydrogen, oxygen and noble gases.
Cited: Annex V, v1 · Annex V, v2
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ANNEX V
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE OBLIGATION TO REGISTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2(7)(b)
1. Substances which result from a chemical reaction that occurs incidental to exposure of another substance or article to environmental factors such as air, moisture, microbial organisms or sunlight.
2. Substances which result from a chemical reaction that occurs incidental to storage of another substance, preparation or article.
3. Substances which result from a chemical reaction occurring upon end use of other substances, preparations or articles and which are not themselves manufactured, imported or placed on the market.
4. Substances which are not themselves manufactured, imported or placed on the market and which result from a chemical reaction that occurs when:
(a) a stabiliser, colorant, flavouring agent, antioxidant, filler, solvent, carrier, surfactant, plasticiser, corrosion inhibitor, antifoamer or defoamer, dispersant, precipitation inhibitor, desiccant, binder, emulsifier, de-emulsifier, dewatering agent, agglomerating agent, adhesion promoter, flow modifier, pH neutraliser, sequesterant, coagulant, flocculant, fire retardant, lubricant, chelating agent, or quality control reagent functions as intended; or
(b) a substance solely intended to provide a specific physicochemical characteristic functions as intended.
5. By-products, unless they are imported or placed on the market themselves.
6. Hydrates of a substance or hydrated ions, formed by association of a substance with water, provided that the substance has been registered by the manufacturer or importer using this exemption.
7. The following substances which occur in nature, if they are not chemically modified:
minerals, Minerals, ores, ore concentrates, cement clinker, raw and processed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas condensate, process gases and components thereof, crude oil, coal, coke. coal.
8. Substances occurring which occur in nature other than those listed under paragraph 7, if they are not chemically modified, unless they meet the criteria for classification as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 67/548/EEC or unless they are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic or very persistent and very bioaccumulative in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex XIII or unless they were identified in accordance with Article 59(1) at least two years previously as substances giving rise to an equivalent level of concern as set out in Article 57(f).
9. Basic elemental The following substances obtained from natural sources, if they are not chemically modified, unless they meet the criteria for which hazards classification as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC with the exception of those only classified as flammable [R10], as a skin irritant [R38] or as an eye irritant [R36] or unless they are persistent, bioaccumulative and risks toxic or very persistent and very bioaccumulative in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex XIII or unless they were identified in accordance with Article 59(1) at least two years previously as substances giving rise to an equivalent level of concern as set out in Article 57(f):
Vegetable fats, vegetable oils, vegetable waxes; animal fats, animal oils, animal waxes; fatty acids from C6 to C24 and their potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium salts; glycerol.
10. The following substances if they are already well known:
hydrogen, oxygen, noble not chemically modified:
Liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas condensate, process gases (argon, helium, neon, xenon), nitrogen. and components thereof, coke, cement clinker, magnesia.
11. The following substances unless they meet the criteria for classification as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC and provided that they do not contain constituents meeting the criteria as dangerous in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC present in concentrations above the lowest of the applicable concentration limits set out in Directive 1999/45/EC or concentration limits set out in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC, unless conclusive scientific experimental data show that these constituents are not available throughout the lifecycle of the substance and those data have been ascertained to be adequate and reliable:
Glass, ceramic frits.
12. Compost and biogas.
13. Hydrogen and oxygen.
MODIFIED ±0 Annex 5§
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