Chemradar has updated the EU List of Chemicals subject to PIC to the latest version. Users may also consult the official website of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for reference.
Understanding PIC
The PIC Regulation has been implemented across the EU since March 1, 2014, serving as the specific enforcement instrument for the Rotterdam Convention. This regulation strictly governs the import and export of hazardous chemicals between the EU and third countries, clarifying the export notification obligations for specific hazardous chemicals within the EU.
Annex V of the PIC Regulation lists substances whose export is completely prohibited from the EU; all listed substances have ceased production. Conversely, Annex I lists substances requiring prior notification for export. By March 31st each year, exporters and importers must submit annual trade information concerning the chemicals listed in Annex I to their respective designated national authorities. This information is then consolidated by each EU member state and submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which summarizes it at the EU level and publishes the non-confidential information. Simultaneously, ECHA has upgraded its IT tool, ePIC, to assist companies in more effectively complying with these new export control requirements.
