The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a decision on 3 applications for authorisation. The applications are for the time-limited use of a substance of very high concern (SVHC) under UK REACH. Applications for authorisation received by HSE, and the opinions on these, are included in our database of applications granted and in progress. Authorisation has been granted to: - Surface Engineering Association (Legacy Parts Consortium) for the use of chromium trioxide for the electroplating of legacy components such as for classic/vintage cars and motorcycles with the purpose of creating a coating to match the original specification and provide specific performance characteristics
- Surface Engineering Association (Sanitaryware Consortium) for the use of chromium trioxide for the electroplating of sanitaryware and plumbing components for the purpose of creating a coating to provide very specific performance characteristics
- Surface Engineering Association (Technical Consortium) for the use of chromium trioxide for the electroplating of various components with technical performance requirements
Decisions made by the Defra Secretary of State are published on GOV.UK.
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