Dangerous substances and preparations: restrictions on the marketing and use of dichloromethane

This dossier concerns restrictions on the marketing and use of dichloromethane (DCM) in dangerous substances and preparations. Amendments revise recitals and provisions on DCM-based paint strippers used by consumers, professionals and in industrial installations, banning or restricting their marketing, derogations and licensing for professionals, container size and child-resistant closures, ventilation, personal protective equipment, occupational exposure limits, labelling, and assessment of alternatives under REACH.