Active substances which are candidates for substitution
Article 8
1. When preparing its opinion pursuant to Article 7(2), the Agency shall examine whether the active substance fulfils any of the criteria listed in Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and address the matter in its opinion. 2. Prior to submitting its opinion to the Commission, the Agency shall make publicly available, without prejudice to Articles 66 and 67 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, information on potential candidates for substitution during a period of no more than 60 days, during which time interested third parties may submit relevant information, including information on available substitutes. The Agency shall take due account of the information received when finalising its opinion. 3. Where the active substance is approved and fulfils one of the criteria laid down in Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, it shall be identified as a candidate for substitution in the Regulation adopted pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 89(1) of that Regulation.