A substance on its own, in a F1mixture or in an article, for which Annex XVII contains a restriction shall not be manufactured, placed on the market or used unless it complies with the conditions of that restriction. This shall not apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of a substance in scientific research and development. Annex XVII shall specify if the restriction shall not apply to product and process orientated research and development, as well as the maximum quantity exempted.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the use of substances in cosmetic products, as defined by F2Regulation 1223/2009 , with regard to restrictions addressing the risks to human health within the scope of that F3Regulation .

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