In December 2012 the European Commission published a draft amendment to REACH to add 8 substances to Annex XIV, the Authorisation List.

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The 8 substances are:

1. Trichlorethylene 

2. Chromium trioxide

3. Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers

4. Sodium dichromate

5. Potassium dichromate

6. Ammonium dichromate

7. Potassium chromate

8. Sodium chromate 

For each substance recommended for inclusion in Annex XIV, a deadline (the sunset date) is suggested after which companies will only be able to use it within the EU if an authorisation has been granted. 

Download the draft amendment.