Article 1
Scope 1. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the implementation of the second and third stages of the work programme referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC, hereinafter referred to as "the Directive". 2. The second stage concerns the evaluation of the active substances listed in Annex I to this Regulation with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to the Directive. 3. The third stage concerns the reporting of the active substances referred to in Annex II to this Regulation with a view to their possible inclusion at a later stage in a subsequent priority list of active substances with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to the Directive. 4. Article 6(2), Article 6(3) and the second subparagraph of Article 6(4) of the Directive shall not apply to a substance listed in Annexes I and II to this Regulation as long as the procedures provided for in this Regulation with regard to that substance have not been finalised. 5. This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to: (a) reviews by Member States in particular pursuant to renewals of authorisations in accordance with Article 4(4) of the Directive; (b) reviews by the Commission pursuant to Article 5(5) of the Directive; (c) assessments carried out under Directive 79/117/EEC.