CLP applies to all substances and mixtures imported, manufactured, or placed on the market within the EEA unless otherwise exempt.
The Regulation in its entirety does not apply to:
- Radioactive substances and mixtures within the scope of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom;
- Substances and mixtures in Customs control (for example, in free zones) which are not subject to treatment or processing;
- Waste as defined in Directive 2006/12/EC;
- Non-isolated intermediates;
- Substances and mixtures for scientific research and development which are not placed on the market, and
- The transport of dangerous goods.
In addition, Member States may grant exemptions in specific cases for certain substances or mixtures where necessary in the interests of defence.
There are also exemptions for substances and mixtures in their finished state, intended for the final user in the following areas:
- Medicinal products for humans and animals as defined in Directives 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/EC respectively;
- Cosmetic products as defined in Directive 76/768/EEC;
- Medical devices as defined in Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC, and
- Food or feeding stuffs as defined in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002.
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