Acceptance methodology in the European positive lists
Article 4
1. Starting substances, compositions and constituents shall be accepted in accordance with Annex VI on the basis of an assessment of the risks raised by the relevant chemical species identified for the corresponding starting substance, composition or organic cementitious constituent. 2. Starting substances and organic cementitious constituents which have a biocidal function and which are subject to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ) shall only be accepted if they belong to product-type 6 (preservatives for products during storage) as set out in Annex V to that Regulation.