What are suitable alternatives?

Suitable alternative substances or suitable alternative technologies:

• Suitable and available for use
• The modification leads to a reduction in risk for people and the environment
• Technically feasible (the alternative fulfils the specific function under the conditions of use)
• Economically feasible (use of the alternative leads, after switching costs, to a positive gross profit)
• Available to the applicant in adequate quantities and quality

Last modification 17.07.2019

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