On 8 May 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2023/923 amending the REACH Annex XVII entry 63 – lead restriction by adding the new restriction on lead in polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (PVC). This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

In entry 63, column 2, of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the following paragraphs are added:

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