Conditions for the export of dangerous chemicals

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Hazardous chemicals are chemicals that have at least one of the hazardous properties in accordance with EU Regulation 1272/2008.

In the case of exports of hazardous chemicals to non-EU countries, they must be classified and labelled in accordance with EU Regulation 1272/2008 (unless the recipient country requires labelling in accordance with its legislation). The export of a chemical is accompanied by a safety data sheet in a language that the recipient of the chemical understands (if possible, this should be the national language of the recipient country).

Exporters of chemicals that are banned or severely restricted in the EU according to regulation 649/2012; (http:/echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/pic/chemicals) must:

for chemicals listed in Annex I, carry out a notification procedure via the e-PIC database at least 35 days before the first export to each third country. A simplified (and accelerated) notification process is possible for the export of small quantities of chemicals (up to 10 kg) for research and development purposes.
Exports of chemicals listed in Annex V are prohibited, except for the export of small quantities of chemicals (up to 10 kg) for research and development purposes.