European Commission 20 May 2011, Commission Regulation (EU) No 494/2011 of 20 May 2011 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 Annex XVII (Cadmium) Text with EEA relevance

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 494/2011 amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) to extend restrictions on the use and marketing of cadmium in synthetic organic polymers, paints, brazing fillers, and jewellery. Key provisions include a general 0.01% concentration limit for cadmium in plastic materials and brazing fillers, while establishing specific derogations for recovered PVC in construction products and safety-critical applications. The regulation entered into force in June 2011 and has been applicable since 10 January 2012.AI