in force 2009-01-20 MODIFIED+25 −37§
Amended by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 32008R1272
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In paragraph 2, the term "preparations" is replaced throughout with "mixtures", both in the reference to substances and mixtures within the meaning of Article 3 and in the description of manufacture, placing on the market or use.
The numbering of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 is presented with the numeral on its own line followed by the text, rather than the numeral and text on the same line.
Cited: Art. 1, v1 · Art. 1, v2
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02006R1907-20081012 → 02006R1907-20090120
Article 1
Aim and scope
1. The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of substances, as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.
2. This Regulation lays down provisions on substances and preparations mixtures within the meaning of Article 3. These provisions shall apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of such substances on their own, in preparations mixtures or in articles and to the placing on the market of preparations. mixtures.
3. This Regulation is based on the principle that it is for manufacturers, importers and downstream users to ensure that they manufacture, place on the market or use such substances that do not adversely affect human health or the environment. Its provisions are underpinned by the precautionary principle.