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Definition Substances of very high concern, which are very persistent (very difficult to break down) and very bioaccumulative in living organisms. Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation defines criteria for the identification of vPvBs, and Annex I lays down general provisions for their assessment. vPvBs may be included in Annex XIV and thereby be made subject to authorisation.
Definition Ref. ECHA's REACH glossary 2007-2008
Related documents Guidance on identification of SVHC


Term

very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Reliability
Term Ref. Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006, 32006R1907R(01)/EN


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vPvB
Reliability
Term Ref. Corrigendum to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006, 32006R1907R(01)/EN