Risk related to legislative changes with respect to REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)

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Risk related to legislative changes with respect to REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) – at present, this risk is particularly related to the possibility of placing the EDC (1,2–dichloroethane) solvent, used by Grupa LOTOS, on the list of priority substances to be included in Annex XIV to the REACH Regulation. If this solvent is finally listed in Annex XIV, a permit for its use will have to be sought. Therefore, we have taken a number of measures to minimise the risk in this respect. In 2013, we joined the EDC DU Consortium, an association of EDC users. The association will develop the documentation necessary to apply for the permit. An in-house project to coordinate the actions described above was also launched. In parallel, relevant installations are being upgraded with a special focus on the impact of regulatory changes on the use of the EDC solvent.