1. Legal Basis

The law-decree n. º 293/2009, from October 13th ensures the implementation of the obligations under REACH.
The national competent authorities are:

• Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente – Portugal Environment Agency
• Direção-Geral das Atividades Económicas – Directorate General for Economic Activities
• Direção-Geral da Saúde – Directorate General for Health

The National Helpdesk is coordinated by the Directorate General for Economic Activities.

Helpdesk website http://www.reachhelpdesk.pt/

2. Description of National Procedure

2.1. Overview

The national procedure to grant defence exemptions from the REACH Regulation is under development.

2.2. Scope

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2.3. Template/Form

N/A. Charges/Fees

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2.5. Decision-making process

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2.6. Validity period

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2.7. Extension

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3. Description of National Safety and Traceability Measures

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4. National Bodies Involved

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5. Where to File an Application

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6. Conditions/Procedures for Acknowledgment/Recognition of Foreign Defence Exemptions

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7. Number of Exemptions Granted

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8. Contact Info

Ministry of Defence – Directorate General for Defence Resources
Avenida Ilha da Madeira, 1
1400-204 Lisboa
Portugal
dgrdn@defesa.pt
Tel. +351 213 027 259
FAX. +351 213 038 571

9. Link to national web site(s) (if any)

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Last Update: 14 November, 2023