#52026XC02537EU Authorises Chromium Trioxide Use for Non-Civilian Gun Barrel Plating
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The decision allows Sako Oy in Finland to use chromium trioxide for functional plating of gun barrel bores and related parts for non-civilian uses. Chromium trioxide is a highly controlled chemical under REACH, so companies need specific EU authorisation before using it for listed purposes. The authorisation runs until 21 December 2035, when the use must be reviewed again. The Commission accepted that, for this narrow defence-related use, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the health and environmental risks because suitable alternatives are not currently available.
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Key Changes
- Grants Sako Oy authorisation to use chromium trioxide for functional plating of non-civilian gun barrel bores and auxiliary parts
- Sets the review period expiry date at 21 December 2035
- Confirms the Commission’s view that benefits outweigh risks because no suitable alternatives are available
Obligations
What this law requires
Sako Oy may use chromium trioxide only for functional plating of gun barrel bores and auxiliary parts for non-civilian uses under authorisation number REACH/26/22/0.
Sako Oy must not rely on this authorisation for the authorised chromium trioxide use beyond the review period expiring on 21 December 2035 unless the use is reviewed or otherwise lawfully authorised under REACH.