Export and import of hazardous chemicals – PIC

The PIC Regulation requires notification of certain hazardous substances when exported to countries outside the EU. The importing country may decide either to approve or reject the import. The Regulation also requires product information, labelling and safety data sheets to be provided.

PIC = Prior Informed Consent

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Consolidated text

Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals External link.

(last consolidated on 1 November 2023)

Amendments

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1656 of 16 June 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the listing of pesticides and industrial chemicals (Text with EEA relevance) External link.

The basic regulation and all amendments to the regulation are accessible in EUR-Lex External link.