Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) meets the criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(c) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Diarsenic trioxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Diarsenic pentaoxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Lead chromate meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (c) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (c) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) and toxic for reproduction (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) and (c) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) meets the criteria for classification as toxic for reproduction (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(c) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore meets the criteria for inclusion in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out in Article 57(a) of that Regulation. It has been identified and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

For each substance listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, where the applicant wishes to continue to use the substance or place the substance on the market, it is appropriate to set a date by which applications must be received by the European Chemicals Agency, in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of that Regulation.

For each substance listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 it is appropriate to set a date from which the use and placing on the market is prohibited, in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(i) of that Regulation.

The European Chemicals Agency recommendation of 17 December 2010 has identified different latest application dates for the substances listed in the Annex to this Regulation. These dates should be set on the basis of the estimated time that would be required to prepare an application for the authorisation, taking into account the information available on the different substances and the information received during the public consultation carried out in accordance with Article 58(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The Agency’s capacity to handle applications in the time provided for in the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should also be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the latest application date is to be set at least 18 months before the sunset date.

Diisobutyl phthalate is an alternative substance to dibutyl phthalate which is already included in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. In order to avoid potential substitution between these two substances, the latest application date for diisobutyl phthalate should be set as close as possible to the latest application date set out for dibutyl phthalate.

Article 58(1)(e) in conjunction with Article 58(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides for the possibility of exemptions of uses or categories of uses in cases where there is specific EU legislation imposing minimum requirements relating to the protection of human health or the environment that ensures proper control of the risks. In accordance with the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions based on those provisions.

On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set exemptions for product and process orientated research and development.

On the basis of the information currently available it is not appropriate to set review periods for certain uses.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,